"Fertile Options has completely reshaped the way I view the health of my body, especially my reproductive system. Participating in this approach allowed me to trust my body again."

 

 

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Fertile Options: Overview

  

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The Fertile Options approach restores balance and promotes optimal levels for fertility.

To become pregnant, not only does your body need to be in balance, the whole fertility process must be in sync. Difficulty in conceiving is a sign of imbalance. When you achieve this balance, your reproductive system reaches its optimal state.

The Fertile Options approach is based on the premise that the stronger the woman or couple, the stronger the sperm and egg. Then, the stronger the embryo, the stronger the pregnancy.

This approach is effective regardless of whether you want to conceive naturally or with medical help. Based on the theories of Chinese medicine, Fertile Options works beautifully to balance the work of Western medicine, optimizing your chances for conception.

You can gain advantages using this approach BEFORE or BETWEEN other types of fertility treatments, especially drug therapies, to significantly improve results. Couples who have gone through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or fertility meds without success will benefit greatly by getting treatments in the Fertile Options method before returning to their Western process.

Designed for women seeking the healthiest possible pregnancy and couples experiencing fertility problems, the approach can accomodate additional types or modalities of complimentary therapies:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Shiatsu, massage therapy, Thai bodywork
  • Yoga, qigong and breath awareness

 

 

Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine restores balance and alleviates symptoms by relying on a combination of modalities:

  • acupuncture
  • Chinese herbal medicine
  • bodywork
  • exercise
  • diet therapy

Acupuncture is one way of restoring balance to the body by redirecting the flow of qi. Very thin (hair-like) stainless steel needles are gently inserted into acupuncture points along the meridians of the body. Areas that are blocked are opened; areas that are depleted are strengthened. As your body regains its strength and free flow of qi, the symptoms subside.

Acupuncture needles are disposable and sterile. While it is common to feel a sense of heaviness from the insertion of the needles, you should feel little to no discomfort. Many patients fall asleep or deeply relax during treatments. For more information about acupuncture, etc., see Chinese Medicine.

Yoga, Qigong and Breath Awareness
In addition to Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments, you can enhance the benefits to fertility by getting regular massage therapy or bodywork and engaging in any of the mediative arts, such as yoga, qigong and t'ai chi.

Yoga is another practice for balancing the systems of the body and strengthening the ability to conceive. This work encourages the free-flow of energy throughout the body and quiets the mind.

Qigong (pronounced "chee gung") is an ancient Chinese discipline that uses breathing, concentration and gentle physical exercises to improve health, strengthen the mind and body and speed the recovery from disease. This form of exercise promotes health and vitality by teaching you how to strengthen the flow of qi throughout the body for yourself.

Your breath is the one most basic and powerful tool you have. Through the meditative arts, you will learn diaphragmatic breathing, which optimizes your oxygen and energy uptake. This will aid in systemic relaxation.

Through these basic meditation techniques, you can gain greater control of the mind and emotions. The more relaxed you become, the more freely your energy will flow, which helps the conception process.