by Andrea Dalve-Endres | Nov 12, 2012 | Health/Wellness, Pregnancy
An added bonus for those trying to conceive While reading about chasteberry for other gynecologic issues, one of the review papers mentioned a secondary effect of influencing both follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, both hormones important in...
by Andrea Dalve-Endres | Sep 29, 2012 | Gynecology, Health/Wellness, Pregnancy
Together – does it equal more babies? Ironically, this past week the question of acupuncture and IVF came to me from two different directions. First, I received an e-mail from a patient who was going to be starting IVF in the near future and wondered if the...
by Andrea Dalve-Endres | Mar 20, 2012 | Environment, Health/Wellness, Pregnancy
for your health? When we bought our new house in Livermore and the technician came out to set up our power he remarked he was changing our meter to a “smart” meter. I was just glad to have power at that time so didn’t really think anything of it. We’ve been...
by Andrea Dalve-Endres | Jan 4, 2012 | Health/Wellness, Pregnancy
Aluminum as cause for alarm? “Doctor, what do you know about the risks of using antiperspirant?” asked my 26-week pregnant patient, “Should I be worried?” Feeling pretty uninformed, I told her, “if it makes you feel better, switch to a natural deodorant instead”. I...
by Andrea Dalve-Endres | Dec 22, 2011 | Health/Wellness, Pregnancy
As a cause of human illness? “Doctor, what do you know about the risks of using antiperspirant?” asked my 26-week pregnant patient, “Should I be worried?” Feeling pretty uninformed, I told her, “if it makes you feel better, switch to a natural deodorant instead”. I...
by Andrea Dalve-Endres | Dec 4, 2011 | Health/Wellness, Pregnancy, Yoga
For Preggers In general, no postures should be done that compress the heart, diaphragm or abdomen, with backbends avoid pushing hips forward of knees, and separate feet slightly in standing and forward bend poses for balance. No standing head to knee, separate leg...
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