Working in healthcare, I’ve found that people often assume that when someone is skinny, they must be healthy. By the same token they assume that when someone is overweight, they must be unhealthy. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), we know that there are many different body types and ways … [Read more...] about “That dessert went straight to my….eyes!”
Tips for having your best possible birth experience – TIP # 1
Tip #1-Have someone on your “birth team” who knows acupressure. Anyone can learn acupressure, but most likely this person would be a doula, massage therapist, midwife, or birth partner. Acupressure has been shown to decrease pain during labor. Neurologically, the brain can only comprehend one type … [Read more...] about Tips for having your best possible birth experience – TIP # 1
Inspiring Fertility Testimonial!
Infertility is a very misunderstood disease. Nobody talks about it and many people ignorantly think that stress alone causes it. We've found that stress can definitely worsen the condition, but that there are also very physical manifestati...ons of infertility that reach beyond the emotional … [Read more...] about Inspiring Fertility Testimonial!
Monica Mae Leibson teaches Acupressure for Labor Support
PRESS RELEASE MONICA MAE LEIBSON, DIPL. AC. TEACHES ACUPRESSURE FOR LABOR SUPPORT TO BIRTH DOULAS Date: Monday May 6, 2013 Time: 7-8:30 PM Location: Center for the Childbearing Year Special Guest: Monica Mae Leibson, Dipl. Ac., Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula Ms. Leibson earned her … [Read more...] about Monica Mae Leibson teaches Acupressure for Labor Support
How acupuncture can benefit breastfeeding: An encouraging testimonial
I was a patient at Acupuncture Healthcare after the birth of my second child. I was experiencing low milk supply after many efforts to prevent it, both pre-nataly and post-nataly. I went to great efforts to boost my supply including; Lactation Consultant visits (pre and post natal), herbs (pre and … [Read more...] about How acupuncture can benefit breastfeeding: An encouraging testimonial
Effects of acupuncture during labor and delivery in a U.S. hospital setting: a case-control pilot study.
Citkovitz C, Klimenko E, Bolyai M, Applewhite L, Julliard K, Weiner Z. Source Department of Research, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA. CCitkovitz@lmcmc.com Abstract OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess clinical effects and logistical feasibility of … [Read more...] about Effects of acupuncture during labor and delivery in a U.S. hospital setting: a case-control pilot study.