In the world of infertility, there is no magic bullet. (Oh, how I wish there were!) There are so many tools that can be offered to patients and recommendations are unique to each person’s energetic and physical “landscape”. But there is one thing that I would call my favorite: castor oil packs!
Castor oil packs are a folk remedy used for detoxification of the liver. It encourages the movement of blood and lymph throughout the body. Castor oil is put onto a cloth and then placed over the liver/abdomen. (For fertility, this pack is placed over the reproductive organs—from below the belly button to the pubic bone, between the hip bones). Next, a heat pack is placed on top while you lay with it for about 30-60 minutes. For fertility, it is useful to get blood to move, reduce inflammation and can reduce cysts on the ovaries. (Think painful periods and PCOS!) In this way, they are similar to the actions of acupuncture! I often recommend using castor oil packs in between acupuncture visits to enhance the effects of the acupuncture treatment.
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