Huron Point Acupuncture 

Nourish the Soil Before Planting the Seed Helping women get pregnant is one of my favorite things as an acupuncturist. We each have our own unique fertility challenges. I treated women's health every day, and yet I was completely shocked with my own miscarriages. I hope to educate and empower women so they don't feel as helpless as I once felt. Dr Katie very pregnant with baby Belladonna Fertility struggles are more common than you think, until it happens to you. Autoimmune i

Hormones are vital to our health and affect everything from energy levels to emotional balance. An imbalance can lead to a variety of issues such as fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and even fertility challenges. Increasingly, people are turning to hormone functional medicine testing, especially the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) analysis, to get a clearer picture of their hormonal health. This article will break down DUTCH testing, how it works, and the ad

Let's face it. Most of us don't have much understanding of our bodies and the menstrual cycle outside of high school health class, which was taught by the gym teacher. We are taught "we can always get pregnant" and that if we have an unknown issue with our cycle, we should just "take some birth control." There are so many misconceptions about our menstrual cycles. Our menstrual cycle is our 5th vital sign and we need to have discussions about it. When our cycle is abnormal, i

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Pregnancy can be a time filled with joy and wonder, but it can also be exhausting and filled with emotions. You need to spend more time choosing your birth team then you do on your registry. While I am a huge advocate for homebirth, I realize its not the right choice or option for everyone. I recommend everyone has a doula, which is like a birth coach and cheerleader and guide through birth all in one. Acupuncture is safe to continue throughout pregnancy. We typically treat w

If you are trying to get pregnant, I often recommend you start tracking your Basal Body Temperature, or BBT. It is also helpful if you are using natural family planning, or are having irregular menstrual cycles or problems with your periods. You will need to check your body temperature first thing in the morning, before getting out of bed. I recommend keeeping your thermometer on your nightstand to make it easier to remember. You don’t need to buy a fancy thermometer, any $20