The Fertile Secret

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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?

• Acupuncture
• Massage Therapy
• Herbal Medicine
• Food Therapy
• Supplements
• Movement
• Support

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Integrating East and West

• 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

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How can The Fertile Secret improve my fertility?

• 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

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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?

• 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

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Recent medical studiesprove acupuncture can

• 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 Electro-
  acupuncture
• Enhance the management of sub- fertility,
  ovulation induction, blood flow, increased sperm
  motility and stress reduction

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What is ATMAM?

• 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

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When should I get ATMAM?

• Men
• Low sperm count
• Poor motility and/or morphology
• Prostatitis
• Men and Women
• For best results, start ATMAM 90 days before
  beginning ART
• Minimum 1 treatment per month

• 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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Massage Works to Relieve Stress

• 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

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Herbal medicine and fertility

• 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

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Diet and Food Choices

• 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

• Foods to reduce or avoid
• Refined Carbohydrates
• Coffee and alcohol
• Artificial sweeteners
• Wheat gluten
• Heavy Creams and Cheeses

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CNY Fertility and Healing Arts Minimal
Recommendations

• High Quality Multi-Vitamin and Mineral
• Fish Oil or Flax Seed Oil (EFAs) 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

• OPC (powder) decreases inflammation and
  increases circulation helps to protect bodys
  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

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Movement

• 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,
  Tai Chi, Qi Gong

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What is yoga for fertility?

• 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

• Fertile Friends Peer Program
• Monthly Support Meetings
• Website Message Boards
• Workshops and Resources

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Resources for further Info

• http//cnyfertility.com/fertility-treatments/the-f
  ertile-secret/
• www.arvigomassage.com