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Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome
Intestinal Permeability, more commonly referred to as “leaky gut syndrome” is a condition relating to the health of the small intestine. Leaky gut occurs when the “tight junctions” of the small intestine, essentially the “gatekeeper” between what is allowed to pass...
IVF Acupuncture in San Diego
Looking to increase your chances of success IVF? Acupuncture is safe and effective to be used before, during and after pregnancy and have been proven to increase the chances of successful implantation with IVF. Acupuncture is ideal to compliment to IVF treatment...
PMS: Finding Hormonal Balance
PMS and Hormone Balance: What's the deal? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is something that most menstruating women have experienced at some point in their lives. While it’s normal to experience mild PMS from time to time, for some women, PMS symptoms can be extremely...
Menopause: A Natural Approach
The transition into menopause has the potential to be a wonderful, fulfilling, transformational experience for women – a time to shed certain roles, and perhaps step into a new era of wisdom, joy and harmony. Of course it also has the potential to be… well… down right...
Dr. Merritt’s Endo Story
Dr. Merritt's Endo Story: Living and Thriving with Endometriosis This blog post is a personal one for me. I don’t usually use my practice to share my own health journey, but this month, I feel compelled to. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and as a Doctor of...
Endometriosis Pain: Your Symptoms Are Real
Endometriosis Pain: Your Symptoms Are Real Endometriosis pain is real, though it is often brushed off, misunderstood and mistreated. A Common Story: Pain, Misunderstood We hear these stories in our practice ALL THE TIME. Being an endo-sister myself, I have countless...
Are You Ovulating? 6 Ways to Tell
Are You Ovulating? Here Are 6 Ways to Help Track it: Tracking ovulation for optimal fertility can be tricky, frustrating and confusing. Here are some easy tips to help you determine if and when you’re ovulating. Cervical Fluid – Stretchy, clear “egg white” cervical...
Acupuncture for Fertility San Diego
Acupuncture for Fertility San Diego Considering acupuncture for fertility? There are over 6.1 million women in the United States alone (about 10% of women of child bearing age) who struggle to get or stay pregnant. If you are among the many women dealing with the...