
The Importance of Protein
When I speak to women about conceiving I often remind them to eat 6 small meals a day (first meal within an hour of waking up and every 3 hours after). When eating like this it’s also important to make sure you are incorporating protein into your diet. Proteins are...

Magnesium- For The Win!
Magnesium is one of the most underrated and most important minerals in our body. Magnesium is responsible for over 600 enzymatic responses in the body and unfortunately the current standard American diet does not provide the required amounts of magnesium. Approximately 60-65% of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium. Magnesium can...

Fertili-Teas
Fertility is a big part of our practice and it's something I personally love treating. Not only do I love treating it but I love reading about points, herbs, supplements, teas and new theories about how to help women conceive. Today's blog is going to be about the best tea...

Fertility Foods You Can Find At Home
By Stephanie Berube Photo by Marina Khrapova So often in practice we are asked "what can I eat" or "what supplements can I take to balance my hormones?" I wish there was an easy answer for this question, unfortunately it is a loaded question with a not so simple answer. ...

Lets Talk About Herbs Baby!
By: Stephanie Berube Herbal Medicine is a theory of Chinese herbal therapy that has been used for centuries. It is a type of medicine that uses leaves, flowers, seeds, roots and stems of plants to improve health, prevent disease and treat pain and illness. Medicine that uses leaves, flowers, seeds,...

Acupuncture Postpartum: Why It’s So Important
Many women use acupuncture to help conceive but after giving birth have trouble finding the time to come back for appointments. While I understand its hard to leave the baby at home, a little separation and “me time” is important! Below are some facts to consider when thinking about acupuncture...

Acupuncture After Conception: Why It’s So Important
Many women use acupuncture as a means to help regulate their cycle so they have an easier time conceiving, but tend to fall off after conception. Acupuncture can be very important in playing a role for women after they get that positive test. Below are ways acupuncture can be a...

The Silent Hormone Disruptor
Things in the fertility world are always changing. Which is why I like to take a fertility course every few months to make sure I am up on all the latest information for my patients. I recently took a course offered by Katie Altneu, an acupuncturist in Colorado. Katie is...

Herbal Remedies to Help Your Children Through Cold and Flu Season
Written by: Stephanie Berube, L.Ac. With the start of fall and school comes sickness! Cold and flu season is coming and with Covid plaguing us I have a few ways to help your little ones get better faster! I know that with my little ones it seems like every year...