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Articles of Interest

The following are a list of articles written on acupuncture and Chinese medicine and/or related health topics. We feel that these articles may be of interest and will be helpful in providing you with further information.
 

General infertility

1. Stress and Infertility
2. Infertility: Tobacco, Marijuana, and Other Drugs
3. The Effects of Caffeine on Fertility
4. Coffee 'worsens poor fertility' - BBC News
5. Growth Hormones in Beef Linked to Infertility
6. Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of infertility due to ovulatory disorders - By Ben Wasserman

Female infertility

1. Blending the Science of Reproductive Technology with the Art of Traditional Chinese Medicine – by Randine Lewis
2. Fertility, Naturally – by Randine Lewis
3. How can Chinese Medicine treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? – by Randine Lewis
4. Mitochondrial DNA Essential for Successful Oocyte Fertilization - Fertility and Sterility
5. Body weight and fertility - Science Daily
6. Caffeine and miscarriages - www.bounty.com
7. Acupuncture may increase chance of IVF success - CBC
8. The Fertility Diet: Eat Right to Get Pregnant - By Deborah Kotz
9. Secondhand Smoke Raises Odds Of Fertility Problems In Women - Science Daily
10. Increase your chances of conception with fertility diet - CalorieLab

Male infertilty

1. Acupuncture Improves Fertility in Men, Too - Acupuncture Today
2. Boxers or Briefs: Myths and facts about Men’s Infertility
3. Detrimental Effect of Alcohol on Male Fertility
4. It Seems the Fertility Clock Ticks for Men, Too - New York Times
5. Marijuana May Impair Male Fertility
6. Smoking May Harm Sperm, Male Fertility
7. What Lifestyle Factors May Affect Male Fertility?
8. Acupuncture May Improve Sperm - Fertility and Sterility
9. Men's diets will help fertility - Courier Mail
10. Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility
11. Antidepressants may harm male fertility - By Peter Aldhous
12. Cell Phone Use
13. A Biological Clock for Dads Too - By Elizabeth Howton
14. Men's age affects fertility, report says - Canwest News Service
15. Obese Men Have Less Semen, More Sperm Abnormalities - ScienceDaily
16. Putting on weight can cut men's chances of fatherhood, experts warn - By Fiona Macrae
17. Diabetes linked to male infertility
18. Environmental exposures can have an impact on whether men's 'boys' can swim - Canadian Press
19. Get your sperm moving - Health News Digest
20. Heavy cell phone use tied to poorer sperm quality - Fertility and Sterility
21. A Low-Tech Approach to Fertility: Just Relax  - New York Times
22. The Claim: Regular Use of Hot Tubs Can Hurt Fertility in Men - New York Times

Pregnancy

1. Acupuncture Offers Relief for Discomforts of Pregnancy
2. Use of Codeine Products by Nursing Mothers - Health Canada News

Women's Health

1. Acupuncture effective treatment for postmenopausal hot flashes
2. Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects Of Breast Cancer Treatment - ScienceDaily

Injuries and pain

1. Interview with Dr.Pomeranz - Researcher of the acupuncture endorphin theory
2. Acupuncture as a primary therapy in treating musculoskeletal pain
3. National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine - Acupuncture
4. Acupuncture's secret - Blood flow to brain study tries to explain how technique works
5. Acupuncture in the Treatment of Sports Injuries: A Western Perspective
6. Acupuncture for arthritis
7. Acupuncture Relieves Pain and Improves Function in Knee Osteoarthritis
8. World Health Organization - Summary of pain articles