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There are studies showing BPA levels may decrease male fertility and increase risk of miscarriage.  BPA is a synthetic estrogen found in the lining of cans and hard...

Research suggests that acupuncture helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system’s “relaxation response,” as well as boosting the nervous system’s production of mood-improving endorphins and encephalins.  Here’s the link.

This study is fascinating! Healthy lifestyle positively affected the DNA in men.  Here’s the link.(Thanks Dr. Lee Hullender Rubin)

An interesting study has been released showing the adverse effects of BPAs on human eggs, with some of the eggs actually acting like they are already fertilized!  Here’s...

Recent research shows that exercise affects your epigenetics (changes in gene expression).  Here’s the article!

A great article on the benefits of integrating Eastern and Western medicine to increase the success of ART (assisted reproductive technology)! 

Here is a great article on how Eastern fertility medicine increases Western fertility medicine outcomes!  But, we knew this already!!Article.

Male factor infertility often responds well to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Whether it is low count, motility, morphology or another male factor issue, Chinese medicine can often help.Here’s a...

Another reason to eat organic!This Washington Post article discusses the affects of herbicides on fertility.Could antibacterial soap be causing more infertility?Here is the Examiner article.

RESOLVE, the National Association of Infertility, gave Washington State a D on its fertility report card. Grades were based on the following information:Insurance mandate climate in stateLegislative climate...

A new study showed that IVF patients receiving acupuncture and moxibustion had pregnancy rates 500% higher than control groups and more than 300% higher than the sham acupuncture...

A Harvard study recently showed that men who watched more than 20 hours a week of TV had 44% lower sperm concentration.  However, those who are watching lots...

We often use ear needles and “seeds” to help things like stress, pain, insomnia, and regulating menses.  Since the whole body is mapped on the ear, we can...

Matt Ferguson is an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist in our Seattle Office.  Matt has cultivated his herbal expertise through the years through his efforts as adjunct faculty at...

A promising study was published in February 2011 showing that Chinese herbal medicine may be helpful in reducing insulin resistance.  Here is a link to the study and...

Several new studies have been recently published on treating the cardiovascular system using acupuncture.  Here is an article outlining the latest:  Acupuncture and the Heart article.

Acupuncturists have teamed up with western doctors in a novel approach to the treatment of pain!  Injecting substances into acupuncture points. Here’s the link.

The military is realizing the benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of PTSD with their veterans.   Acupuncture is often very helpful for this.  We offer a...

Anyone who has had acupuncture can attest to its relaxing effects.    A recent Georgetown study suggests that acupuncture may work by reducing a protein that is associated...

A diet high in grains and fruit and low in coffee, alcohol, and red meat seems to enhance sperm motility, according to recent research.  In Chinese medicine, grains...