Elbow pain is a common occurrence with racquet sports (I was a tennis player myself). The pain will often refer down the arm towards the hand or up the arm towards the shoulder depending on the location of the injury. I have seen people with this issue before and acupuncture is very successful at reducing the pain. Treatment typically involves acupuncture at the local site of pain as well as acupuncture on the opposite elbow. I will often incorporate Tuina massage at the end of the session as I find it is an important part of reducing the pain. External anti-inflammatory creams are also very helpful and I often recommend Traumeel (apply 4 times per day).

If you wish to have treatment, you can use my online booking program and pick a time that works for you. I am confident I can help and look forward to hearing from you.

Take care for now.
Drew

Thanks for asking. I would be happy to pass on my articles to your blog if a back link is put into place. Also, let me know if you are ever looking for an expert opinion on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture…your readers may find what I have to say very interesting!

Have a great day!

Drew Nesbitt BA, TCMP, Ac., ROHP

There are many Chinese herbs to treat poor sperm motility but which ones to take depend on your TCM diagnosis. For example, if you have been diagnosed with a “Kidney Yang deficiency”, incorporating Kidney Yang tonifying herbs is required. On the other hand, if your diagnosis is one of “Damp Heat”, then the herbs used would be completely different. What I am trying to illustrate is that there is no one herb, or single formula used to help with a diagnosis of poor sperm motility. See your qualified TCM practitioner to get properly diagnosed and to find out which herbs are right for you.

Moreover, nutrition and supplement advice are extremely important for sperm health. Consider seeing a nutritionist to find out which dietary changes and/or supplements will help you achieve your goals. Common supplements may include vitamin C, zinc, vitamin E and L-carnitine. See your nutritionist for proper dosages.

I hope this gets you started!

Drew

You’re previous TCM doctor was correct. Some TCM herbs can increase or decrease the effectiveness of Coumadin and many of the herbs we use for fertility fall into this category. He was also correct when he said that the herbal therapy is stronger than the acupuncture alone (combination is best) and that it may take longer to get results with just acupuncture. However, using acupuncture along with proper diet and supplement advice for both you and your husband (some supplements would need to be used cautiously with you) can increase your chances safely and naturally.

As long as you have had extensive testing to rule out any specific causes of your recent miscarriages (thyroid issues, bacterial infections, fibroids etc.) then I would suggest taking a good look at what both you and your husband are eating. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for both of you to have healthy gametes to achieve a full term pregnancy.

I would be happy to help you both with your diet/supplement routine…give one of the clinics a call and we can get started.

My husband and I have been trying for baby #2 for 11 months. There were three early pregnancy loss (all less than 4 weeks). The blood test showed no abnormality other than high level of prolactin level. My doctors feel that there is no reason for us to be concerned as I already gave birth to a child.

In 2001, I had a surgery for endocarditis. I now have a mechanical valve and taking coumadin. In 2006, I gave a birth to a healthy boy (without any fertility treatment).

I just came back from a consultation with Chinese herbal doctor/acupuncturist. He checked my pulse and tongue, and told me the blood circulation to my liver is weak. He said when the blood circulation to the liver is weak, it impacts one’s health overall. He was very correct about my dizziness. He felt that I would benefit from taking Chinese herbal. He also said acupuncture alone will take a lot longer to improve my situation. He decided to decline to treat me as he felt Coumadin and his prescription will interfere with each other.

I wanted to know if you would be willing to see me at all. I have gone to see a naturopathic doctor before for other issues and he also declined me as well (worried about coumadin). Am I a type of patient that natural medicine doctors avoid???

M. C.

Take care.

Drew

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Drew