AN INTRO TO SPLEEN QI The spleen has a fundamental role in Chinese medicine. The spleen, paired with the stomach, are the main organs of digestion and are responsible for digestion and distribution of food and nutrients throughout the body. The spleen extracts qi from the food we eat that is used by the body […]
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Healthy Snacking: Choco Chip Banana Oat Bars
Healthy, gluten free banana oatmeal breakfast bars that taste like just like banana bread. Easy to make and even easier to eat! INGREDIENTS •2 1/4 cups gluten free oats •1/2 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder •1/2 teaspoon baking soda •1/4 teaspoon salt •1 teaspoon cinnamon •3 medium ripe bananas •2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (gluten […]
The Fertile Truth Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Inflammation can contribute to many conditions such as skin disorders, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, PCOS, arthritis digestive complaints, and many more. Following an anti-inflammatory diet will help to reduce this inflammation. This information is meant not as a “diet” but rather as a lifestyle. Making better food choices and limiting those items which are difficult for […]
Fertility Acupuncture. Specialization makes the difference.
Fertility acupuncture. Specialization makes the difference. Let me begin by saying that I have nothing against a general family acupuncturist, one that chooses to see a wide spectrum of conditions just as a traditional family medical doctor. Having a unique skill set to assess a broad range of conditions and offer triage is important. But […]
Welcome to The Fertile Truth ~ Katherine’s Story
A question I am often asked in my line of work is “Why?” – Why Chinese medicine? Why specialize in infertility? How did I get here and why have I made it my life’s work? These are all fair questions, especially when my patients first meet me and are about to trust me with the […]