How food affects our health and fertility Your digestive system has it tough. It has take all that good food you eat — and all the junk too — and turn it into the nutrients that fuel your body and keep you running in top form. It’s those nutrients that nourish your maturing eggs, keep…
In our clinic, not only do our fertility patients struggle with getting pregnant, but staying pregnant as well. A positive pregnancy test is just one part of the baby marathon in our clinic as there is still plenty of progress to be made. Next step: staying pregnant, and healthy for the next 9 months.…
Choosing what to eat while you’re pregnant can be a challenge. At this stage, eating healthy isn’t just about eating the right things, it also involves the foods to avoid and maintaining optimal health for you and your little one. As an Acupuncture Physician specializing in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy, I am here to…
Cosmetic facial acupuncture is a remarkable facial treatment that we provide in our clinic that offers a real alternative that activates the skin cells, facial muscles, circulation and the lymphatic system. This anti-aging solution leaves your skin tighter, brighter, smoother and younger-looking without “freezing and filling”. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we commonly add in facial…
School is in session again here in North Florida. Boosting your immune system now will help you and your family avoid the dreaded fall cold/flu season. Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by preventing or limiting infection. It does this by identifying and destroying harmful pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and more. Simply…
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition that can cause moderate to severe abdominal and pelvic pain, excess menstrual bleeding and/or infertility. According to a study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), endometriosis affects 6-10% of the general female population. This same study indicates the rates of endometriosis are higher in…
So you’ve been told that your baby isn’t in optimal position for a vaginal birth by your OBGYN. Now what? Well, if you’re between weeks 34-37 acupuncture and moxibustion might just be the answer you’re looking for, especially if you’re looking to avoid having a manual external cephalic version (ECV) or a cesarean section. There…
If you are looking to grow your family, here are key aspects to improving your fertility. Having healthy uterine lining is essential to your fertility. It is where the embryo implants at the start of a pregnancy, and is what nourishes the growth and development of your baby throughout your pregnancy! The thickness and quality…
Learn the top 12 reasons and benefits of why acupuncture during pregnancy relieves prenatal discomforts for patients in Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas Hooray! You’ve just gotten that long-awaited for BFP (“big fat pregnancy” test result)! Now what? The next nine months will be full of excitement, revelations,…
Qi Mail™ The Acupuncture Newsletter November 2013 Julee Miller AP, DOM, BS, LMT Health Pointe Jacksonville, LLC 3840 Belfort Road, Suite 305 Jacksonville, FL 32216 904-448-0046/www.hpjax.com Staying Healthy during Cold and Flu Season While the misery of cold and flu season might be inevitable, one thing is changing: where we…
