Cats for infertility

1. Complementary AndComplementary And
Alternative TherapiesAlternative Therapies
(CATs) For(CATs) For
Female InfertilityFemale Infertility
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2. The Cochrane Collaboration's Definition
Of Complementary and Alternative
Therapies (CATs)
 It is "a broad domain of healing resources that
encompasses all health systems, modalities,
and practices and their accompanying theories
and beliefs other than those intrinsic to the
politically dominant health systems of a
particular society or culture in a given historical
period".

3.  There are 105 reporting on different types of CAMThere are 105 reporting on different types of CAM
for infertilityfor infertility
 But I try to explain few types of themBut I try to explain few types of them
 Many women use complementary or alternativeMany women use complementary or alternative
therapies (CATs) to resolve fertility problems, eventherapies (CATs) to resolve fertility problems, even
though there is little evidence that they arethough there is little evidence that they are
effective. However, it iseffective. However, it is not clearnot clear whether peoplewhether people
use these to reduce stress or to increase theiruse these to reduce stress or to increase their
chances of getting pregnantchances of getting pregnant
 Recent research has found that complementaryRecent research has found that complementary
healing modalities can be importanthealing modalities can be important adjuncts toadjuncts to
traditional infertility treatments including in-vitrotraditional infertility treatments including in-vitro
fertilization.fertilization.
 Eg : Acupuncture, massage, and hypnosis as wellEg : Acupuncture, massage, and hypnosis as well
as nutrition and stress-reduction counseling mayas nutrition and stress-reduction counseling may
enhance treatment outcome.enhance treatment outcome.

4. HOWHOW??
 There is a list of how CATs specifically has been able to help
treat infertility:
 A healthy and happy organ is dependant on optimal circulation
of blood , Qi , nervous function , lymph , as well as good
nutrient and mineral balance
 a. Improve the function of ovaries (happy ovary) to produce
better egg qualities (happy eggs)
 b. Regulate hormones to produce a larger number of follicles
 c. Increase blood flow to uterus and increase the thickness of
uterine lining (happy uterus )
 d. Prevent uterus from contracting.
 e. Relax patient and decrease stress ( happy mind )
 f. Lessen the side effects of drugs used in IVF
 g. Strengthen immune system
 h. Decrease chances of miscarriage

5. Complementary And AlternativeComplementary And Alternative
Therapies (CATsTherapies (CATs))
 They are divided into five categories:
  Mind-Body Interventions: Techniques used to enhance the
mind’s ability to affect the body. Examples are patient support
groups, prayer, yoga, support groups and cognitive-behavior
therapy.
  Alternative Medical Systems: Complete systems of theory and
practice including homeopathic, naturopathic and Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
  Biologically Based Therapies: Vitamins, food and herbs.
  Manipulative and Body-Based Methods: Massage, chiropractic
and osteopathic treatment and manipulation.
  Energy Therapies: Involves the use of energy fields by
applying pressure to the body. Examples include therapeutic
touch and electromagnetic fields

6. The Causes of DiseaseThe Causes of Disease
 They are divided into external and internal origins as well asThey are divided into external and internal origins as well as
other origins.other origins.
 Internal CausesInternal Causes are the so called seven emotions, they areare the so called seven emotions, they are
Anger, Joy, Worry, Pensiveness, Sadness, Fear and Shock.Anger, Joy, Worry, Pensiveness, Sadness, Fear and Shock.
Each one of these emotions is normally healthy to our life, yetEach one of these emotions is normally healthy to our life, yet
they effect our health when in excessive form.they effect our health when in excessive form.
 External Causes are Wind, Cold, Heat, Dryness andare Wind, Cold, Heat, Dryness and
Dampness which again in an extreme degree will provokeDampness which again in an extreme degree will provoke
energetic imbalance within our body.
 Other Causes are Weak Constitution, Over Exertion,are Weak Constitution, Over Exertion,
Excessive Sexual Activity, Bad Diet, Trauma, Parasites andExcessive Sexual Activity, Bad Diet, Trauma, Parasites and
Poisons as well as wrong treatment.Poisons as well as wrong treatment.

7. Recognizing The DiseaseRecognizing The Disease
 The practitioner has the important task of analyzing the disease so that a
right treatment could be applied. The methods of approaching any
imbalance are by Observing, Listening, Asking and Feeling.
 Observing the Spirit, Body, Demeanor, Head and Face, Skin, and Tongue.
 Listening to the Voice, Breath and cough.
 Asking is the conversation between the practitioner and the patient. Its aim
is to find out how the problem arose, the living conditions of the patient, the
environment, including the emotional environment and family environment.
The goal of this investigation is, ultimately, to find the cause of disease,
in order for the patient and practitioner to work together to try and eliminate
it or minimize it.
 Feeling is mainly the palpitation of the pulse, however palpitation of various
points are also considered. Feeling the pulse is an extremely complex
subject. It can give the practitioner a great deal of valuable information about
the internal condition of the patient.
The general consensus is that there are twenty-eight different kinds of
pulse. Each of which can give the practitioner a great insight to the solution
of the disease.

8. Body Acupuncture TherapyBody Acupuncture Therapy
 Chinese medicine views most diseases as aChinese medicine views most diseases as a
process of energy imbalance.process of energy imbalance.
 Acupuncture is a therapy that applies fineAcupuncture is a therapy that applies fine
needles on acupoints on the body's surface toneedles on acupoints on the body's surface to
achieve an activated energy flow (qi) inachieve an activated energy flow (qi) in
invisible lines of energy (invisible lines of energy (the meridians).the meridians).
 There are 14 main meridiansThere are 14 main meridians
 Physicians will insert six to 20 needles andPhysicians will insert six to 20 needles and
leave them for about 15 to 30 minutesleave them for about 15 to 30 minutes
depending on the condition and the treatmentdepending on the condition and the treatment
required.required.
 1 cun1 cun = width of the thumb, in the middle, at= width of the thumb, in the middle, at
the creasethe crease

9.  There are 14 main meridians, 12 of which are named after the organsThere are 14 main meridians, 12 of which are named after the organs
through which they pass, such as Liver, Spleen or Kidney, and aboutthrough which they pass, such as Liver, Spleen or Kidney, and about
500 acupuncture points. (The names of organs in traditional Chinese500 acupuncture points. (The names of organs in traditional Chinese
medicine are given capitals because the concept is different and moremedicine are given capitals because the concept is different and more
diffuse than that in Western medicine.)diffuse than that in Western medicine.)
 Meridians: Connective tissue planes.Meridians: Connective tissue planes.
 Points: Convergence of connective tissue planesPoints: Convergence of connective tissue planes
 Blockage of qi: Altered connective tissue matrix composition leading toBlockage of qi: Altered connective tissue matrix composition leading to
altered signal transductionaltered signal transduction
 Stimulating points on or beneath the skin affects the function of organsStimulating points on or beneath the skin affects the function of organs
elsewhere in the body that are on the same meridian. For example,elsewhere in the body that are on the same meridian. For example,
needles may be inserted in the foot or hand to relieve headaches.needles may be inserted in the foot or hand to relieve headaches.

10. How does acupuncture workHow does acupuncture work??
 There are probably several mechanisms of action of
acupuncture. Three basic concepts are commonly
used today to explain acupuncture's benefits:
 Acupuncture alters body chemicals, including
stimulating natural painkillers.
 Acupuncture sensations affect nerves and cause
beneficial reflex responses, and possibly repatterning
of the nervous system.
 Acupuncture affects the body's natural
electromagnetic fields.

11.  Reproductive Cerebral zoneReproductive Cerebral zone: This is a zone: This is a zone
(not an acupoint), which is one inch in length(not an acupoint), which is one inch in length
beginning at the front natural hairline and inbeginning at the front natural hairline and in
line with an imaginary line drawnline with an imaginary line drawn
caudally/posterobilateral from the lateralcaudally/posterobilateral from the lateral
canthus of the eye.canthus of the eye.
• “Sperm or Ovum Palace”:• “Sperm or Ovum Palace”: This point isThis point is
three fingerbreadths bilateral to GV4, whichthree fingerbreadths bilateral to GV4, which
is directly below the spinous of the secondis directly below the spinous of the second
lumbar vertebrae.lumbar vertebrae.
• “Palace of the Child”:• “Palace of the Child”: This point is threeThis point is three
inches (four fingerbreadths) bilateral to CV3,inches (four fingerbreadths) bilateral to CV3,
which is one inch superior to the symphysiswhich is one inch superior to the symphysis
pubes.pubes.
• CV 1:• CV 1: From a medico/legal standpoint, thisFrom a medico/legal standpoint, this
point, because of its critical location, haspoint, because of its critical location, has
fallen out of favor with Western practitioners.fallen out of favor with Western practitioners.
This point lies directly in the perineum. .This point lies directly in the perineum. .
Body Acupuncture for Female InfertilityBody Acupuncture for Female Infertility

12. Induction Of OvulationInduction Of Ovulation
 For Induction Of Ovulation (as
clomid)
 use st28 or st 30 or k13 or Zi Gong
+ or- sp6
 3 times in follicular phase
 (around day 5 of the cycle until day
11 ) eg At day 5,7,9
 For Ovarian Hyperstimulation
(augmentation of ovulation as hMg)
 Some use st28 or st 30 or k13 or Zi
Gong + or- sp6
Plus Bl 23 or Gv 4
 Every 2 day till day of retrival of ova
 In PCOS decrease points to avoid
OHSS

13. IVF,ICSI Acupuncture andIVF,ICSI Acupuncture and
assisted conceptionassisted conception
 Acupuncture in conjunction withAcupuncture in conjunction with
modern assisted reproductionmodern assisted reproduction
techniques because of the relaxationtechniques because of the relaxation
effects.effects.
 Before embryo transferBefore embryo transfer ----- PC6----- PC6
(Neiguan), Sp8 (Diji), Liv3 (Taichong),(Neiguan), Sp8 (Diji), Liv3 (Taichong),
Gv20 (Baihui) and S29 ( Guilai).Gv20 (Baihui) and S29 ( Guilai).
 After embryo transfer-After embryo transfer----- S36 (Zusanli),---- S36 (Zusanli),
Sp10 (Xuehai) , Sp6 (Sanyinjiao), andSp10 (Xuehai) , Sp6 (Sanyinjiao), and
Li4 (Hegu).Li4 (Hegu).

14. Female Infertility and AcupressureFemale Infertility and Acupressure
 Magic or Science?
 Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing art that calls for stimulatingAcupressure is an ancient Chinese healing art that calls for stimulating
definite pressure points on the body to promote healing.definite pressure points on the body to promote healing.
 AcupressureAcupressure isis static pressurestatic pressure, applied to acupoints, applied to acupoints
 Tui Na therapyTui Na therapy is to focus pressure with movement both along the meridians and into the qiis to focus pressure with movement both along the meridians and into the qi
pointspoints
which may bewhich may be "gun fa“method"gun fa“method or the rolling style oror the rolling style or The Nei Gung methodThe Nei Gung method
 Acupressure involves pressing specific points on the body with the fingers, knuckles, andAcupressure involves pressing specific points on the body with the fingers, knuckles, and
palms as well as the elbows and feet or Using pencil eraser orpalms as well as the elbows and feet or Using pencil eraser or using a fingernailusing a fingernail oror little ballslittle balls
and tape to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote general good health for 2-3 minutesand tape to relieve pain, reduce stress, and promote general good health for 2-3 minutes
 According toAccording to
1-The pressure applied to specific points on the hands and feet can help motivate the ovaries,1-The pressure applied to specific points on the hands and feet can help motivate the ovaries,
uterus and adrenal, pituitary, thyroid and parathyroid glands to balance hormone production.uterus and adrenal, pituitary, thyroid and parathyroid glands to balance hormone production.
2-According to five-element theory infertility is influenced by the water element that is inside the2-According to five-element theory infertility is influenced by the water element that is inside the
bladder and kidney areas and the earth element.bladder and kidney areas and the earth element.
3-The specific acupressure points that may be used to help during the preconception period3-The specific acupressure points that may be used to help during the preconception period
include spleen 3, large Intestine 11, Triple warmer 7, Conception vessel 3. Liver 3 point isinclude spleen 3, large Intestine 11, Triple warmer 7, Conception vessel 3. Liver 3 point is
also helpful as it relaxes the nervous system. , Spleen 6 and Stomach 36 improvealso helpful as it relaxes the nervous system. , Spleen 6 and Stomach 36 improve
circulation. .circulation. .
By simply pressing a point, you areBy simply pressing a point, you are reinforcingreinforcing itit
you can reduce a point by continually moving a finger counterclockwise over ityou can reduce a point by continually moving a finger counterclockwise over it

15. Cupping TherapyCupping Therapy
 Cupping is an ancient method of causingCupping is an ancient method of causing
local congestion.local congestion.
 A partial vacuum is created in cupsA partial vacuum is created in cups
placed on the skin either by means ofplaced on the skin either by means of
heat (old) or suction(recent).heat (old) or suction(recent).
 This draws up the underlying tissues.This draws up the underlying tissues.
 When the cup is left in place on the skinWhen the cup is left in place on the skin
for a few minutes, blood stasis is formedfor a few minutes, blood stasis is formed
and localized healing takes place.and localized healing takes place.
 Cupping therapy was originally used in EgyptCupping therapy was originally used in Egypt
and China dating back some 3,500 yearsand China dating back some 3,500 years
 Cupping is applied by acupuncturists toCupping is applied by acupuncturists to
certain Acupuncture points, as well as tocertain Acupuncture points, as well as to
region of the organ or the area of dysfunctionregion of the organ or the area of dysfunction
 as well as to regions of the body that areas well as to regions of the body that are
affected by pain (where the pain is deeperaffected by pain (where the pain is deeper
than the tissues to be pulled)than the tissues to be pulled)

16. MoxibustionMoxibustion
 Moxibustion is the application of heat toMoxibustion is the application of heat to
acupuncture points or areas of the bodyacupuncture points or areas of the body
using moxa to treat and prevent healthusing moxa to treat and prevent health
conditions.conditions.

17. Micro-system AcupunctureMicro-system Acupuncture
 The idea of all micro-systems acupuncture is
that there is a map of the entire body on small,
selected areas of the body, and, by stimulating
these points, one can promote healing and pain
relief in the corresponding body parts
 Eg :Hand , Foot , Scalp . Nose , Tongue, Face,
Ear , abdominal Acupuncture

18. SujokSujok
 Sujok (Su meaning "hand" and Jok meaningSujok (Su meaning "hand" and Jok meaning
"foot" in Korean)"foot" in Korean)
 It is a form of acupuncture in which allIt is a form of acupuncture in which all
acupuncture points are located on the handsacupuncture points are located on the hands
and feet and which is designed to treat people.and feet and which is designed to treat people.

19. Hand Acupuncture,AcupressureHand Acupuncture,Acupressure
Korean Hand Therapy (KHTKorean Hand Therapy (KHT))
 It was discovered in 1971 by Dr. YUIt was discovered in 1971 by Dr. YU
Tae Woo, a korean specialist onTae Woo, a korean specialist on
traditional healing methods.traditional healing methods.
 The traditional meridians andThe traditional meridians and
acupuncture points are duplicated inacupuncture points are duplicated in
the micromeridians and points of thethe micromeridians and points of the
Korean Hand TherapyKorean Hand Therapy
1. Palm of the hand is the ventral side of body and the
abdominal region.
2. The dorsal side of the hand is the back side of body and the
waist region.
Hand Acupuncture for Female Infertility
The points on the base of the palmar hand, just distal to the wrist

20. Foot AcupunctureFoot Acupuncture
 Foot Acupuncture forFoot Acupuncture for
Female InfertilityFemale Infertility
 The points on the baseThe points on the base
of the ventral half ofof the ventral half of
footfoot

21. Scalp acupunctureScalp acupuncture
 It is a specialized form of acupuncture that has helped manyIt is a specialized form of acupuncture that has helped many
peoplepeople
 the scalp acupuncture microsystem can treat most of the samethe scalp acupuncture microsystem can treat most of the same
disorders as traditional acupuncture, it is especially effective indisorders as traditional acupuncture, it is especially effective in
treating nervous-system disorders and paintreating nervous-system disorders and pain
 Reproductive Cerebral zoneReproductive Cerebral zone: This is a zone (not an acupoint),: This is a zone (not an acupoint),
which is one inch in length beginning at the front natural hairlinewhich is one inch in length beginning at the front natural hairline
and in line with an imaginary line drawn caudally/posterobilateraland in line with an imaginary line drawn caudally/posterobilateral
from the lateral canthus of the eyefrom the lateral canthus of the eye

22. Face AcupunctureFace Acupuncture

23. Tongue AcupunctureTongue Acupuncture
 Tongue acupuncture is just aTongue acupuncture is just a
couple of decades old but iscouple of decades old but is
becoming increasingly popular inbecoming increasingly popular in
Hong KongHong Kong
 Tongue acupuncture is a newTongue acupuncture is a new
treatment that appears immaturetreatment that appears immature
and undeveloped when comparedand undeveloped when compared
with its long-standing counterparts.with its long-standing counterparts.
Much remains to be discovered,Much remains to be discovered,
explored and refined throughexplored and refined through
modern research before it willmodern research before it will
better serve mankindbetter serve mankind

24. Nose AcupunctureNose Acupuncture
 It is one of the styles of micro-It is one of the styles of micro-
systems acupuncture.systems acupuncture.
 The idea of all micro-systemsThe idea of all micro-systems
acupuncture is that there is a map ofacupuncture is that there is a map of
the entire body on small, selectedthe entire body on small, selected
areas of the body, and, byareas of the body, and, by
stimulating these points, one canstimulating these points, one can
promote healing and pain relief inpromote healing and pain relief in
the corresponding body partsthe corresponding body parts

25. AuriculotherapyAuriculotherapy
 It is the stimulation of the auricle part of the external ear for the diagnosis and treatment of healthIt is the stimulation of the auricle part of the external ear for the diagnosis and treatment of health
conditions in other parts of the body.conditions in other parts of the body.
 The stimulation can be done with acupuncture needles, often referred to asThe stimulation can be done with acupuncture needles, often referred to as ear acupuncture.ear acupuncture.
 Ear acupuncture is only about 50 years old. By Paul Nogiers a neurlogist from France
 The stimulation can also be done by manual pressure, referred to asThe stimulation can also be done by manual pressure, referred to as auricular acupressureauricular acupressure
 In Egypt the ear was used to treat impotence and sterility, both to cause it and prevent it. There areIn Egypt the ear was used to treat impotence and sterility, both to cause it and prevent it. There are
hieroglyphs to support this according to Alexandre Varillehieroglyphs to support this according to Alexandre Varille
 These points on the ear can also be stimulated with lasers, magnets, and ear pelletsThese points on the ear can also be stimulated with lasers, magnets, and ear pellets
 Before ETBefore ET
 the use of the following auricularthe use of the following auricular
points: 55 (Shenmen), 58points: 55 (Shenmen), 58
(Zhigong) uterus(Zhigong) uterus
 After ETAfter ET
 the use of the following auricularthe use of the following auricular
points:, 22 (Neifenmi) relaxing point,points:, 22 (Neifenmi) relaxing point,
29 ovary and 34 (Naodian)29 ovary and 34 (Naodian)
endocrine,endocrine,

26. IridologyIridology
 Iridology is the study of the irisIridology is the study of the iris
to determine potential healthto determine potential health
problems.problems.
 Iridologists believe thatIridologists believe that
changing patterns and markingschanging patterns and markings
in the iris can be used to revealin the iris can be used to reveal
emerging conditions in everyemerging conditions in every
part of the body and to identifypart of the body and to identify
inherited weaknesses that mayinherited weaknesses that may
lead to physical and emotionallead to physical and emotional
disorders.disorders.
•1. Stomach
•2. Cardiac spincture
•3. Pylorus
•4. Duodenum
•5. Peyers patches
•6. Villi of small intestine
•7. Ileocecal valve
•8. Appendix
•9. Ascending colon
•10.Transverse colon
•11. Liver
•12. Gall bladder
•13. Sigmoid colon
•14. Pancreas
•15. Adrenal glands
•16. Pituitary gland
•17. Thyroid
•18. Testes
•19. Ovary
•20. Uterus
•21. Vagina
•22. Prostate
•23. Penis
•24. Kidney
•25. Bladder
•26. Fallopian tube
•27. Pelvis
•28. Clavicle
•29.Cervical/neck
•30. Scapula
•31. Spine
•32. Lungs
•33. Bronchioles
•34. Bronchus
•35. Sinus
•36. Trachea
•37. Esophagus
•38. Heart
•39. Arteries
•40. Lymphatics
•41. Veins
•42. Skin
•43. Autonomic N.S.
•44. T.M.J.
•45. Solar plexus
•46. Cerebrum
•47. Occipital lobe
•48. Cerebrum
•49. Brain stem
•50 Breast
•51. Mastoid
•52. Ear
•53. Sm. Intestine
•54. Spleen
•

27. AbdominalAbdominal
AcupunctureAcupuncture
 It was developed in China over the last two decades and isIt was developed in China over the last two decades and is
becoming increasingly popular throughout the worldbecoming increasingly popular throughout the world
 Similar to Auricular Acupuncture, this new theory believes thatSimilar to Auricular Acupuncture, this new theory believes that
the abdomen and navel area also possess points related tothe abdomen and navel area also possess points related to
the whole body.the whole body.
 It only requires a small number of needles to be placed in theIt only requires a small number of needles to be placed in the
abdomen at a very shallow depths, greatly reducing anyabdomen at a very shallow depths, greatly reducing any
discomfort patients may experience. This has made it verydiscomfort patients may experience. This has made it very
popular with patients and practitioners alike.popular with patients and practitioners alike.
 Acupuncture needles are applied to the AMS, with theAcupuncture needles are applied to the AMS, with the
acupoint Shénquè (CV8) at its centre.acupoint Shénquè (CV8) at its centre.
 There are three different levels of puncturing depth.There are three different levels of puncturing depth.
 The superficial levelThe superficial level is located on the congenital AMS, whichis located on the congenital AMS, which
develops together with the embryo and involves the areas ofdevelops together with the embryo and involves the areas of
the head, torso and the upper and lower limbsthe head, torso and the upper and lower limbs
 The intermediate levelThe intermediate level is located on the standard classicalis located on the standard classical
meridian system known as the Jing Luomeridian system known as the Jing Luo
 The deep levelThe deep level is located on the acquired AMS, whichis located on the acquired AMS, which
develops together with the organogenesis and involves alldevelops together with the organogenesis and involves all
of the visceral organsof the visceral organs

28. ReflexologyReflexology
 The art of reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt, IndiaThe art of reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt, India
and China.and China.
 However, it was not until the twentieth century whenHowever, it was not until the twentieth century when
Fitzgerald introduced this therapy to the West as ‘zoneFitzgerald introduced this therapy to the West as ‘zone
therapy’.therapy’.
 He discovered that reflex areas on hands and feet wereHe discovered that reflex areas on hands and feet were
linked to other areas and organs of the body within thelinked to other areas and organs of the body within the
same zone.same zone.
 massage of the corresponding area on the foot is intendedmassage of the corresponding area on the foot is intended
to positively influence the energy balance within theto positively influence the energy balance within the
particular organ.particular organ.
 Similar responses apparently result from working on theSimilar responses apparently result from working on the
hands.hands.
 Gentle pressure to reflex points balances theGentle pressure to reflex points balances the
hormonal system and stimulates thehormonal system and stimulates the
reproductive organs. Both women and menreproductive organs. Both women and men
can benefit from treatments for individualcan benefit from treatments for individual
reasons, such as regulation of menstruationreasons, such as regulation of menstruation
and stimulation of sperm productionand stimulation of sperm production
 Eg : Hand , Foot , FaceEg : Hand , Foot , Face

29. Hand ReflexologyHand Reflexology
 There are reflexes on the hand whichThere are reflexes on the hand which
relate to organs, glands and parts ofrelate to organs, glands and parts of
the half side of body. Pitutary , Ovarythe half side of body. Pitutary , Ovary
,uterus,uterus
 The wrist area from the base of palm down
to watch area and around wrist joint These
are ovary(medial ) and uterus ( lateral )

30. Foot ReflexologyFoot Reflexology
 There are reflexes on the Foot which
relate to all organs, glands and parts
of the half side of body.
 Ovary - below and behind lateral
malleolus
 uterus - below and behind medial
malleolus

31. Face ReflexologyFace Reflexology
 Face reflexology is a modern treatment thatFace reflexology is a modern treatment that
has its roots in oriental medicine combinedhas its roots in oriental medicine combined
with techniques used by South Americanwith techniques used by South American
Indians and up-to-date neuro-anatomy.Indians and up-to-date neuro-anatomy.
 This deeply relaxing therapy is designed toThis deeply relaxing therapy is designed to
assess the underlying causes of our healthassess the underlying causes of our health
discomforts as well as treating thediscomforts as well as treating the
symptoms.symptoms.
 Our health is influenced by our physical,Our health is influenced by our physical,
hormonal and emotional state.hormonal and emotional state.
 Face Reflexology has undergone long trialsFace Reflexology has undergone long trials
which show that the treatment addresseswhich show that the treatment addresses
these imbalances with positive influences onthese imbalances with positive influences on
our physical wellbeing.our physical wellbeing.
 How?How?
 Using only hands and a light cream, theUsing only hands and a light cream, the
treatment incorporates precise stimulation oftreatment incorporates precise stimulation of
acupressure points, neurological points andacupressure points, neurological points and
body maps on the face..body maps on the face..

32. AromatherapyAromatherapy
 The is a great deal of evidence pointing to the extra strain infertility canThe is a great deal of evidence pointing to the extra strain infertility can
place on individuals and subsequently on the marital relationship itself.place on individuals and subsequently on the marital relationship itself.
Aromatherapy can help alleviate these stresses .Aromatherapy can help alleviate these stresses .
 In aromatherapy, The aromas of some essential oils are used in orderIn aromatherapy, The aromas of some essential oils are used in order
to stimulate relaxation in the muscles and to relieve tension.to stimulate relaxation in the muscles and to relieve tension.
 Essential oils are highly concentrated plant substances, distilled fromEssential oils are highly concentrated plant substances, distilled from
roots, seeds, barks and leaves.roots, seeds, barks and leaves.
 Because essential oils are so concentrated, they should not be appliedBecause essential oils are so concentrated, they should not be applied
directly to the skin. Instead, try the following methodsdirectly to the skin. Instead, try the following methods
 11 MassageMassage: dilute the essential oil in a base such as grapeseed oil,: dilute the essential oil in a base such as grapeseed oil,
wheatgerm or almond oilwheatgerm or almond oil
 2 Oil Burner2 Oil Burner: add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils to a container holding: add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils to a container holding
water that is heated by a small candle, allowing the aromas to gently fillwater that is heated by a small candle, allowing the aromas to gently fill
the air to smellthe air to smell
 3 Baths3 Baths: add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a warm bath: add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a warm bath
 The following essential oils are particularly beneficial to the reproductiveThe following essential oils are particularly beneficial to the reproductive
system of women trying to get pregnant :system of women trying to get pregnant : RoseRose,, ChamomileChamomile,,
GeraniumGeranium MelissaMelissa ,, BasilBasil::

33. HomeopathyHomeopathy
 This involves treating the disease with very, very small quantities ofThis involves treating the disease with very, very small quantities of
natural substances that are derived from plants, minerals andnatural substances that are derived from plants, minerals and
animals that might give the same symptoms to a healthy person.animals that might give the same symptoms to a healthy person.
The more dilute the active ingredient is the more potent it is felt toThe more dilute the active ingredient is the more potent it is felt to
bebe
 Eg :Eg :
 sepia 6csepia 6c: used to treat irregular or absent ovulation: used to treat irregular or absent ovulation
 aurumaurum:used when lack of sex drive and depression are thought to:used when lack of sex drive and depression are thought to
be the cause of infertilitybe the cause of infertility
 silicasilica: this remedy is used to boost a woman’s weakened immune: this remedy is used to boost a woman’s weakened immune
systemsystem
 phosphorusphosphorus:used to treat stress as well as emotional anxiety that:used to treat stress as well as emotional anxiety that
can accompany infertilitycan accompany infertility

34. MassageMassage
 Abdominal Uterine Massage
 It is a non-invasive external massage
technique to the abdomen and pelvis
that helps to guide to the internal
reproductive organs into their proper
position, that uses only the hands to
reposition reproductive organs that
have shifted.
 This massage technique can be
taught to women that they can
perform on themselves daily (except
during the menstrual cycle) actually
repositioning the uterus correctly.
 allowing a 30% increase in fertility.
 The massage creates a healthy
uterine wall with complete sluffing off
during subsequent periods
 When the uterus is out of position
the vital flow of blood, lymph, nerve
impulse and chi to the pelvic area is
compromised
 Body MassageBody Massage
 Step 1 Bao Huang point
In the sacral region, 3 finger'sIn the sacral region, 3 finger's
breadth lateral to the posteriorbreadth lateral to the posterior
midline, at the level of themidline, at the level of the
second sacral foramen. Presssecond sacral foramen. Press
the buttocks and wrap the lowthe buttocks and wrap the low
back with hand, Massage theback with hand, Massage the
point by thumb for 1-3 minutes.point by thumb for 1-3 minutes.
 Step 2 San Yin Jiao point
 On the medial leg, 3 finger'sOn the medial leg, 3 finger's
breadth superior to the medialbreadth superior to the medial
malleolus, on the posteriormalleolus, on the posterior
border of the tibia. Wrap up legborder of the tibia. Wrap up leg
with the hands and massage itwith the hands and massage it
by thumb for 1-3 minutes.by thumb for 1-3 minutes.
 Step3 Fu Liu point
 On the medial leg, 2 finger'sOn the medial leg, 2 finger's
breadth superior to frim on thebreadth superior to frim on the
anterior border of the Achille'santerior border of the Achille's
tendon. Wrap the ankle withtendon. Wrap the ankle with
hand, Massage the point byhand, Massage the point by
thumb for 1-3 minutes.thumb for 1-3 minutes.

35. HypnosisHypnosis
 Hypnosis is a natural state of mind which we enter into and out of every single day!Hypnosis is a natural state of mind which we enter into and out of every single day!
 It is the same basic state you enter into when you daydream, get lost in an interesting task orIt is the same basic state you enter into when you daydream, get lost in an interesting task or
lose yourself in a vigourous workout. While you are in this state, the conscious mind islose yourself in a vigourous workout. While you are in this state, the conscious mind is
occupied or distracted and you run on auto pilot, often not paying attention to the activitiesoccupied or distracted and you run on auto pilot, often not paying attention to the activities
going on around you. Curiously while you are in this altered state, your suggestabilitygoing on around you. Curiously while you are in this altered state, your suggestability
significantly increases, and time can appear to slow down or speed up, the same as whensignificantly increases, and time can appear to slow down or speed up, the same as when
undergoing hypnosis. What we do in Hypnotherapy is induce this altered state and use it toundergoing hypnosis. What we do in Hypnotherapy is induce this altered state and use it to
make positive suggestions to improve your life.make positive suggestions to improve your life.
 A hypnotic trance can be induced in a number of ways using physical relaxation and focussedA hypnotic trance can be induced in a number of ways using physical relaxation and focussed
concentration. Hypnosis activates the limbic system and may have effects on the autonomicconcentration. Hypnosis activates the limbic system and may have effects on the autonomic
nervous system via the thalamus. Suggestions are accepted at an unconscious level includingnervous system via the thalamus. Suggestions are accepted at an unconscious level including
the induction of relaxationthe induction of relaxation
 Modern studies have now confirmed that psychological and emotional blocks can createModern studies have now confirmed that psychological and emotional blocks can create
infertility issues.infertility issues.
 There may be subconscious fears around pregnancy, labor, childbirth, hospitals, medicalThere may be subconscious fears around pregnancy, labor, childbirth, hospitals, medical
treatments, motherhood, loss of independence or individuality, questions about theirtreatments, motherhood, loss of independence or individuality, questions about their
husband's ability to be a good father, unresolved dysfunctional patterns from a woman’s ownhusband's ability to be a good father, unresolved dysfunctional patterns from a woman’s own
childhood or even the fear that a new baby might be a threat to the relationship with herchildhood or even the fear that a new baby might be a threat to the relationship with her
spousespouse
 ..

36. Meditation MusicMeditation Music
 Therapy through music—listening to a CD or attending a
live concert, playing an instrument, singing alone or in a
group—can be a powerful healer.
 Music is often used as a technique to aid visualization or
meditation

37. VisualizationVisualization
 The use of imagery, or visualization, aims to focus the
mind to enhance body functions and processes.
 It can sometimes ease nausea, pain, and anxiety. You
can do it on your own or with the help of a trained
therapist.
 Visualization may involve:
 mentally picturing a state of being healthy;
 imagining yourself at a beautiful, restful place, like a
beach or waterfall; or
 seeing yourself doing something active and enjoyable,
such as swimming or running

38. OsteopathyOsteopathy
 Osteopathy is a way of detecting and treating damaged parts of the body such as muscles, ligaments,
nerves and joints
 proper manual manipulation releases the body’s own healing powers which then are able to restore the
joints or tissue being treated to normal functioning.
 skilled osteopath uses therapeutic touch alone to locate the malfunctioning body part, then gently
manipulates that body part using the right amount of pressure in the right place at the right time in the right
way.
 Osteopathy specialises in the manipulation of the fascia thatpermeates, divides and subdivides all parts of
the body surrounding muscles, arteries, veins and lymphatics, and supports a network of nerves around
those body tissues
 Cranial osteopathy is based on the subtle involuntary mechanisms or rhythms which can be felt with a very
finely developed sense of touch and, generally, through the use of an elaborate adjustable "lift" massage
table which allows the practitioner to position the hands, arms and shoulders of the practitioner with a
sufficiently relaxed angle (attitude) that the rhythms can be felt.
 From the experienced cranial osteopath, pulses in hydrostatic pressure can be initiated by pulsing the
pressure of the practitioner's palms and fingers on the head and neck of the patient. The practitioner's own
neurotransmitters are said by many practitioners to be somehow "activated" as the practitioner's fingers and
palms find and settle in on locations on the patient's head which have an electrostatic presence. Treatments
are generally weekly and continue until cranial osteopathy has re-established the rhythmic movement of the
plates which together form the skull.
 Visceral osteopathy the mobility and motility of the organs and structures within the pelvis including the
reproductive organs
 Factors such as surgery, hormonal disorders, and fibroids can all influence the mobility of the tissues,
particularly in the uterus The resulting congestion and mechanical problems can in turn, lead to infertility
 The idea is that both somato-visceral and viscero-somatic connections exist between internal organs, and
manipulation of the somatic system can affect the visceral system (and vice-versa).
 It rely on the interconnection synchronicity between the motion of all the organs and structures of the body,
and that at optimal health this harmonious relationship remains stable despite the body's endless varieties of
motion.

39. ChiropracticChiropractic
 The term "chiropractic" combines the Greek words cheir (hand)
and praxis (action) to describe a treatment done by hand.
 The brain "talks" to the body via the nerve supply, much as we
communicate over a telephone line.
 It emphasizes manual therapy including spinal adjustment and
other joint and soft-tissue manipulation
 While some procedures associated with chiropractic care can be
traced back to ancient times, the modern profession of chiropractic
was founded by Daniel David Palmer in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa.
Palmer
 vertebral subluxations caused pinched nerves in the intervertebral
spaces in favor of subluxations causing altered nerve vibration,
either too tense or too slack, affecting the tone (health) of the end
organ
 It involves using the hands or a device to apply a controlled,
sudden force to a joint, moving it beyond its passive range of
motion. The goal is to increase the range and quality of motion in
the area being treated and to aid in restoring health. Other hands-
on therapies such as mobilization (movement of a joint within its
usual range of motion) also may be used.
 Therapy aims to normalize this relationship between structure and
function and assist the body as it heals
 Although chiropractic care is not a treatment for infertility, it is
postulated that improvement of spinal neural integrity through
specific chiropractic adjustments may have contributed to
improved homeostasis and physiological adaptation thus allowing
the body to express a greater level of health as an outcome

40. HerbalismHerbalism
 Herbal remedies are used in the treatmentHerbal remedies are used in the treatment
of many different conditions and ailments.of many different conditions and ailments.
 This ancient branch of medicine usesThis ancient branch of medicine uses
plant roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruitsplant roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits
or barkor bark
 It is a very popular alternative therapyIt is a very popular alternative therapy

41. Fertility YogaFertility Yoga
 Yoga is a centuries-old system of exercise and relaxationYoga is a centuries-old system of exercise and relaxation
 a series of different postures designed to tone anda series of different postures designed to tone and
strengthen all areas of the body,strengthen all areas of the body,
 The most powerful effect of regular yoga practice on aThe most powerful effect of regular yoga practice on a
person's fertility is through the calming, restorative effects onperson's fertility is through the calming, restorative effects on
the mind and body. A quiet, stable mind and body promotethe mind and body. A quiet, stable mind and body promote
fertilityfertility
 Fertility yoga is a specific branch of yoga that has beenFertility yoga is a specific branch of yoga that has been
designed for men and women who are trying to conceive.designed for men and women who are trying to conceive.
Fertility yoga follows the basic principles of yoga butFertility yoga follows the basic principles of yoga but
combines them with specific postures designed to aid thecombines them with specific postures designed to aid the
reproductive organs, thereby increasing chances ofreproductive organs, thereby increasing chances of
pregnancy , also focuses on providing stress relief andpregnancy , also focuses on providing stress relief and
relaxation in order to balance the body’s hormones andrelaxation in order to balance the body’s hormones and
emotions in an effort to make the body more conducive toemotions in an effort to make the body more conducive to
conception by increasing energetic flow in theconception by increasing energetic flow in the
body,particularly in the area of the second chakra or seat ofbody,particularly in the area of the second chakra or seat of
creation where the reproductive organs are locatedcreation where the reproductive organs are located

42. NaturopathyNaturopathy
A naturopath may suggest the following as treatment for infertility:A naturopath may suggest the following as treatment for infertility:
improving the nutrition of both partners; hot and cold water splashes onimproving the nutrition of both partners; hot and cold water splashes on
the genitals to stimulate circulation locally; avoiding alcohol andthe genitals to stimulate circulation locally; avoiding alcohol and
smoking for a while, and also getting enough restsmoking for a while, and also getting enough rest..
Dietary and Lifestyle RecommendationsDietary and Lifestyle Recommendations
Consume a diet that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods (whole grains,Consume a diet that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods (whole grains,
legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds).legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds).
Eat 1/4 cup of raw sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds each day.Eat 1/4 cup of raw sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds each day.
Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.
Identify and control food allergies.Identify and control food allergies.
Get regular exercise. (Avoid excessive exercise.)Get regular exercise. (Avoid excessive exercise.)
Perform a relaxation exercise (deep breathing, meditation, prayer,Perform a relaxation exercise (deep breathing, meditation, prayer,
visualization, etc.) 10 to 15 minutes each day.visualization, etc.) 10 to 15 minutes each day.
Drink at least 48 ounces of water daily.Drink at least 48 ounces of water daily.

43. Qi Gong (energy building exercises)Qi Gong (energy building exercises)
 It's actually an ancient Chinese way of greeting each dayIt's actually an ancient Chinese way of greeting each day
with increased vitality.with increased vitality.
 Qi Gong is an exercise process of gathering and storingQi Gong is an exercise process of gathering and storing
energy from nature.energy from nature.
 The exercises aim to raise energy flow, enhance flexibility,The exercises aim to raise energy flow, enhance flexibility,
improve circulation and reduce stress.improve circulation and reduce stress.
 It's based on slow, graceful, dance-like movements.It's based on slow, graceful, dance-like movements.
 The following types of Qigong may help:The following types of Qigong may help:
 Static QigongStatic Qigong::
 Relaxation QigongRelaxation Qigong
 Inner-Nourishing QigongInner-Nourishing Qigong
 Relaxing Quiescent QigongRelaxing Quiescent Qigong
 Dynamic QigongDynamic Qigong::
 Fifteen Sets of Taiji-Qigong ExerciseFifteen Sets of Taiji-Qigong Exercise
 Baduanjing of Internal ExerciseBaduanjing of Internal Exercise

44. ““One Size Fits All”One Size Fits All”
Does Not Apply To InfertilityDoes Not Apply To Infertility
 Many treatments and therapies, both Western and Eastern based, areMany treatments and therapies, both Western and Eastern based, are
utilized to enhance fertility. “One size fits all” does not apply to infertilityutilized to enhance fertility. “One size fits all” does not apply to infertility
treatment.treatment.
 It is important to alert physician to alternative therapies that patientIt is important to alert physician to alternative therapies that patient
are using, so that treatment plan can be tailored to her needs, andare using, so that treatment plan can be tailored to her needs, and
optimal care can be achieved.optimal care can be achieved.
 Communication between patient and her physician is essential to help herCommunication between patient and her physician is essential to help her
achieve her dream of a having a healthy baby!achieve her dream of a having a healthy baby!
 A Needle ,A Needle ,
A CupA Cup
or A Pressure Hereor A Pressure Here
……………………
A Baby Here!A Baby Here!