In order to treat insomnia, we need understand sleep and insomnia from TCM perspective.
Yin and yang are the basis of our body. They are separate, and yet interchangeable. Throughout the day there is a waxing …

A brief introduction about how Lin uses acupuncture to support IVF.
Before IVF
Ideally, preparation for IVF should start at least 3-4 months prior to the IVF cycle, although even one month can make a difference. It aims to …

In TCM, yin is used to describe things/aspects that are still, cool, dim, descending, moist and nourishing, while yang refers to anything that has the properties of warm, bright, ascending, active and dynamic.

The relationship between perceived stress, acupuncture, and pregnancy rates among IVF patients: a pilot study
Balk J, Catov J, Horn B, Gecsi K, Wakim A.
University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

Acupuncture on the day of embryo transfer significantly improves the reproductive outcome in infertile women: a prospective, randomized trial
Westergaard LG, Mao Q, Krogslund M, Sandrini S, Lenz S, Grinsted J.

Influence of acupuncture stimulation on pregnancy rates for women undergoing embryo transfer
Smith C, Coyle M, Norman RJ.
School of Health Science, The University of South Australia, South Australia, Australia
Fertil Steril. 2006 May; 85(5):1352-8. Epub 2006 Apr …

The other day, a couple came for consultation about acupuncture for IVF. They asked about ‘W’ questions (why, how and when), content with information given, they left happily.
I think, probably I should post a couple …

Huatuojiaji (M-BW-35) is a group of 34 points, which locate 0.5 cun lateral to the depressions below the spinous processes of the twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae.
The intention of needling these points is to …

As Chinese medicine practitioners, we often talk about Jing, Qi, Shen.
We only have certain amount of Jing, Qi and Shen within us. Only when we use them wisely, can we live longer and healthier.
You may …

Acupuncture is as effective as prednisolone for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), according to a study.
This randomized, controlled study, published in the May 2009 issue of the Clinical Journal of Pain, investigated the efficacy of acupuncture …