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Chinese Herbs

skuhn
skuhn
I went to a health food store yesterday to inquire about chinese herbs, and they did not seem to have a lot of knowledge on them. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about this. IVF is not going to be an option for us, so I am trying to find a different approach.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi-
I tried the natural approach for a while and went to a chinese herbalist/acupuncturist. I did not get pregnant with just herbs and acupuncture(I needed IVF) but she did totally regulate my cycle and made me feel great. She really thought I would get pregnant under her care and was dissapointed that I needed IVF. There are a ton of herbs out there and it helps to find someone who knows what they are doing as they can be counterproductive. But try reading the Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis. It is a great book which has a quiz to figure out your imbalances and then recommends herbs, diets and acupuncture points based on your needs. Good luck!!! I'm here if you have any questions. P.S. warning Chinese herbs taste really really gross!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was also on chinese herbs in conjunction with accupuncture. I was doing accupuncture alone and when we added the herbs it did really even out my temperatures. I also agree with the book recommendation for The Intertility Cure-its great. Good luck!
laraM
laraM
I saw a chinese herbalist/acupuncturist as well. I started with acupuncture and then added herbs. I definitely felt a difference. It didn't get me prego but I felt really good. Like StaceyGirl said, the herbs taste gross - I finally went to pills...they cost a little more but it was worth it! The book is good, too! Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I got my herbs from my acupunturist as well. They are two combination herbs - I can find out the name if you like. I tried to see if I could buy them myself, but they are only available to doctors/acupuncturists. My RE just doesn't like me taking them when I am on treatment, not because she thinks it will harm anything, but because most Western docs don't know enough about them.

Mine don't taste bad, but I have to take a lot of them - 4 of each per day - that's 8 a day!

My acupuncturist might try me on some new ones that are more loaded so I don't have to take so many.