Another acupuncture post! Diet rec's...?

d3esika

So I made the plunge and scheduled my first acupuncture appointment.  I talked to my acupuncturist (is that a word?) for about half an hour yesterday.  Since I can't get in right away, and I'm in my 2ww, she suggested to focus on eating and drinking only warm/hot things during the 2ww to keep my body as warm as possible during the LP.  She also suggested cinnamon tea - because cinnamon warms your body up (as does tea), but NOT green tea.  I am sure I'll learn more dietary recs at the appt, but I was curious what has been recommended to others.  I also am having Taking Charge of Your Fertility sent to my local library, so I can check that out, since you ladies have spoken so highly of it!  Thank you for any info!

April+

You should order the "infertility Cure" book. It has a lot of useful information that you can do in combination with acupuncture. In fact, I had my first acupuncture appointment yesterday and I was given this book to read. It helps you diagnose where you are deficient and gives you specific diet recommendations. Just don't follow the herbal recommendations if you are using fertility meds. 

 GL 

AmandaBoud2011

I have been seeing an acupuncture Dr. for the past 5 weeks and he suggested that I not eat spicy food or sugars. He also was away yesterday when I was going so I had to see his partner who is also an iridologist which was cool.

She looked into my eyes with a magnifier and asked about the cysts on my right ovary. She also told me that I'm very healthy in my reproductive organs and I need to get rid of the stress so I can ovulate on my own. She told me to try and breathe deeply as much as possible, and flex and point my toes to try and move the negative energy and stress down away from my stomach.

I am not sure how much stress I'm holding in, or if it will help but I have 3 weeks before my specialist appointment, so this is the best I can do for now.

GL to you. I really hope it helps you.

Mitzi Bishi

We just had this discussion on the IF board the other day... check this link, it might help you out. 

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/59918184.aspx 

Mitzi Bishi

April+:

 Just don't follow the herbal recommendations if you are using fertility meds. 

I'd recommend asking your doctor... I took the herbs during my cycle and we have had more success / better quality thus far even with fewer eggs. 

Just make them aware as they can influence your hormones.  

d3esika

Thanks ladies! 

 

Mitzi- the first few times I saw your posts, I got choked up b/c of your siggy pics.  I went to see Up thinking it would be a cute movie, but was bawling in the first 15 minutes.  I love your pics. 

kz's_girlygirl

My acupuncturist also rec's warming and slow cooked foods.  I have been using my crock pot and making soups and stews.  I have also roasted veggies, had hot breakfast cereal, and been drinking red raspberry leaf tea.  She also suggest going gluten and dairy free if you aren't already. 

The brand "Udi" makes some really good bagels and bread that are gluten free.  Almond milk or coconut milk are both alternatives to cow's milk, and if you check the labels of most cheese it will tell you whether it is lactose free or not.  Also, goat and sheep's milk cheeses can be used so you don't have to be completely with out cheese if you don't want to be. 

GL!

Mitzi Bishi

d3esika:

Thanks ladies! 

 

Mitzi- the first few times I saw your posts, I got choked up b/c of your siggy pics.  I went to see Up thinking it would be a cute movie, but was bawling in the first 15 minutes.  I love your pics. 

Sorry... I don't want you to get choked up!

That opening scene was so sweet and made me think how so many of their years together closely resembled mine with DH. Unfortunately the IF, too. Those pictures kind of sum up the excitement and sadness.