Dr. Bina is heaven sent! My mom has arthritis in her knees and she would complain about it every single day. She went in for 4 treatments and now no pain. I’m unbelievably happy to see her walking, sitting, and getting up with no pain. — Alinna H.

Preparing

Preparing for Conception

Berkeley Acupuncture
Healthy babies thrive in a rich environment. Couples planning on conceiving will want to spend a minimum of 3 months getting into the best shape of their life. Like a farmer prepares the soil before sowing the seed, prepare your bodies for the wonderful new life that you are planning to bring into this world. Invest in your health and your body. Make sure to eat organic, nutrient rich foods, minimize stress and reduce your exposure to toxins. Poor diet, stress and toxicity are the three biggest reasons couples can’t conceive. Come visit me at the Berkeley Acupuncture Center. Learn how to change your unhealthy diet and reduce your stress. Receive a reproductive tune-up. I’m here to support you.
If you have been trying to conceive for a while without success, it’s normal to feel discouraged. Relax, you are in good hands. First we will take a detailed health history and tailor a plan for you and your partner to increase your fertility (since 25-50% of fertility issues lie with the man, we treat couples together for the best results.) Depending on what your specific needs, your individualized plan may include:

Diet, supplements and lifestyle counseling: we will help you give up the unhealthy habits that might be preventing you from conceiving: alcohol, caffeine, smoking, etc. and guide you to the best foods to increase fertility.

Exercise: did you know Berkeley Acupuncture Center is conveniently located in 7th Heaven Yoga and Wellness. You won’t have to go far for yoga, qi gong, meditation, Nia or Zuma. We are working on offering a fertility yoga class. Check back in for updates about this. Click here to find out more about the studio and classes offered.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs: your treatment will be enhanced by the effects of acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. For most of my patients, a few months of dietary and lifestyle changes, coupled with acupuncture and herbs is all they need to rev up their fertility. For others, the best approach is a combination of Chinese Medicine and Assisted Reproductive Technology. Did you know that acupuncture increases the efficacy of IVF by 50%? Whether with Chinese Medicine, IUI or IVF, I’m here to support you in any way I can to help you realize your reproductive goals.