Transcript The Fertile Secret PP - CNY Fertility Center

The Fertile Secret™
Dr. Robert Kiltz –
Reproductive Endocrinologist
Heather Smith- Acupuncturist
Erin McCollough- Massage
Therapist and Yoga Teacher
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What is The Fertile Secret™?
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Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Herbal Medicine
Food Therapy
Supplements
Movement
Support
Integrating East and West
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The Fertile Secret integrates state-of-the-art
western reproductive technologies with the
wisdom of eastern healing modalities
Connecting clients with the power of positive
thinking
Holistic fertility plans designed to enhance
conception
How can The Fertile Secret™
improve my fertility?
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Increase blood flow to the reproductive areas
Balance hormones
Reduce stress & anxiety
Improve implantation
Reduce inflammation from Endometriosis
Decrease adhesions & fascial restrictions
Decrease incidence of miscarriage
Increase sperm count
Improve sperm motility and morphology
How does Acupuncture work?
Our bodies are made up of energy.
 There are pathways of energy that run
through our bodies called meridians.
 When the energy is weak or blocked we
have pain or illness.
 Acupuncture works to restore proper flow
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When should I get acupuncture?
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For best results start acupuncture
90 days before IVF cycles
At the beginning of a cycle for
improving blood flow to the
uterus (uterine lining)
Before ovulation to help follicles
mature
5-10 days after ovulation for
improved implantation
Weekly when pregnant to prevent
miscarriage during the first
trimester
Recent medical studies
prove acupuncture can:
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Improve IUI/IVF rates 50%, the acupuncture 25
minutes before and after embryo transfer
Increase the thickness of the uterine lining prior
to ovulation
Reduce the effects of PCOS with Electroacupuncture
Enhance the management of sub- fertility,
ovulation induction, blood flow, increased sperm
motility and stress reduction
What is ATMAM?
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Techniques developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo after
apprenticing with a Traditional Maya Shaman in Central
America
Non-invasive, external massage for men and women that
guides abdominal organs into their proper position
ATMAM works by relieving congestion and blockages to
improve flow of chi and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic
and nervous systems
Restores balance and hemodynamics
It has been documented to improve fertility issues up to
30-40% in women
When should I get ATMAM?
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Women:
 Displaced or prolapsed
uterus
 Painful periods and/or
ovulation
 6 Weeks post abdominal
surgery
 Scar tissue and/or
adhesions
 Endometriosis
 Irregular menstrual cycles
 No menstruation at all
 Frequent miscarriages
 Fibroids, polyps, cysts
 Painful intercourse
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Men:
 Low sperm count
 Poor motility and/or
morphology
 Prostatitis
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Men and Women:
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For best results, start
ATMAM 90 days before
beginning ART
Minimum 1 treatment per
month
Massage Works to Relieve Stress
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Stress is reduced by activation of the
parasympathetic nervous system
Relaxation response is activated
Increased levels of dopamine and serotonin
are linked to decreased stress levels
Reduction in cortisol, norepinephrine and
epinephrine levels
Release of endorphins
Herbal medicine and fertility
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Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medication is over 2000
years old
There are more than 200 herbs used to treat fertility.
The herbs are prescribed on an individual basis. Each
fertility patient can have a different prescription
because in TCM all cases based on a underlying
pattern of imbalance.
None the less, for thousand of years these herbs have
played an important role in increasing fertility.
CNY is now also offering Rainforest Remedy herbs
from Belize
Diet and Food Choices
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Fertility
Enhancing Foods
Fresh vegetables and fruit
Beans and non hormonally
treated meats
Whole foods such as brown
rice, whole grains oats and
spelt
Natural sweeteners such as
agave nectar
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Foods to reduce
or avoid
Refined Carbohydrates
Coffee and alcohol
Artificial sweeteners
Wheat gluten
Heavy Creams and Cheeses
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Minimal Recommendations:
High Quality Multi-Vitamin and
Mineral
 Fish Oil or Flax Seed Oil (EFAs) –
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decreases inflammation, calms reactivity,
increases uterine lining quality, overall support
for hormonal balance, moderates NK cell
activity
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CNY Fertility and Healing Arts Optimal
Recommendations:
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OPC (powder)– decreases inflammation and increases
circulation; helps to protect body’s cells from free radical
damage;
CoQ-10 – increases egg quality by supporting mitochondrial
function & energy production; supports cellular energy
production to improve motility
Wobenzym – enzymes to help decrease autoimmune reactivity
PABA – indicated for MTHFR, stimulates production of folic acid
Wheat Grass – improves egg quality by lowering FSH levels
Royal Jelly – improves egg quality by adding essential nutrients
Movement
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Gentle, low-impact, nourishing movement that
encourages blood flow to internal organs
Also important for detoxification, stress
reduction and self expression
Dancing, yoga, walking, swimming, biking, Nia,
T’ai Chi, Qi Gong
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What is yoga for fertility?
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Customized practice depending on diagnosis and
where you are in your cycle
Restorative yoga after both retrieval and transfer
during IVF cycle, and during ovarian stimulation
if feeling bloated or distended
Physical postures that stretch and strengthen
Breath work to reduce stress and anxiety
Support network
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Support
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Fertile Friends Peer Program
Monthly Support Meetings
Website Message Boards
Workshops and Resources
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Resources for further Info:
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http://cnyfertility.com/fertilitytreatments/the-fertile-secret/
www.arvigomassage.com