The journey to parenthood can be an emotional rollercoaster, and for some, it includes the experience of loss and heartbreak. But amidst the clouds, a ray of hope shines bright in the form of “rainbow babies” – those cherished little ones born after a miscarriage or infant loss. While the road may seem challenging, acupuncture…
Sciatica and low back pain are two of the most common and debilitating conditions that affect millions of people around the world. It’s also the number 1 reason people seek out acupuncture as a drug-free option for managing this painful condition. Back pain can result from various causes, such as injury, overuse, poor posture,…
Post-operative manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized therapeutic technique that offers several significant benefits for patients recovering from surgery. This gentle, hands-on massage therapy targets the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, immune function, and waste removal within the body. Post-operative MLD is typically performed by trained therapists and…
Migraine headaches are one of the most debilitating neurological conditions worldwide. Migraines are known to be crippling with intense, throbbing or pulsing pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and even vomit, with a possible light aura or flashing lights. Other long term side effects of chronic headaches include crankiness and stress, sleep disturbance and…
For chronic pain patients, acupuncture is often the last resort, yielding the best result. Living with chronic pain can be an arduous journey, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and exhausted from seeking relief. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we understand the struggles faced by chronic pain patients who have exhausted all other options. We…
What is the menopausal transition? The menopausal transition (also known as perimenopause) is the oh-so-fun time between having regular menstruation and being fully menopausal. Perimenopause, meaning “around menopause,” affects many women in the years leading up to menopause. It’s a transitional phase of life when periods are still occurring but ovarian function declines and estrogen…
The road to fertility is not always smooth. Quite frankly, these days it is often the rockiest uphill battle a woman will ever know. Recent statistics suggest 1 in 8 couples struggle with fertility. If you have been trying to conceive for a while you may be feeling discouraged. Please know that you are…
Eating a healthy diet in preparation for pregnancy and to boost fertility is one of the most powerful health changes you can make. Numerous studies have shown that specific changes to the diet can increase the chances of healthy ovulation, prevent recurrent miscarriage and support a healthy pregnancy in females. As well as boost sperm…
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.…
