HOLISTIC FERTILITY TREATMENTS
HOLISTIC FERTILITY TREATMENTS
Holistic Fertility Treatments:
Embarking on the journey to conception can be a profound experience that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. My Whole Person Fertility program offers a revolutionary approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of all aspects of an individual's life. By addressing personal history, current lifestyle factors, and emotional well-being, this holistic process aims to optimize fertility and create a fertile ground for conception to occur. Through this work, couples can reclaim their reproductive rights and unlock the potential for transformation and healing.
In Vitro Fertilization & Acupuncture:
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine play a pivotal role in enhancing the success of assisted reproductive technology, such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). By improving blood flow to the reproductive organs, balancing hormones, and thickening the uterine lining, acupuncture can significantly improve the chances of conception and successful pregnancy. Moreover, acupuncture helps alleviate stress and anxiety, ensuring that individuals remain strong and healthy throughout their fertility journey.
For individuals undergoing IVF or IUI, I recommend a tailored acupuncture regimen leading up to the procedure, starting ideally three to six months in advance. Weekly or bi-weekly sessions can optimize the body's readiness for implantation and increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. Following the procedure, continued acupuncture sessions further support the pregnancy and promote hormonal balance.
IVF & IUI Services:
My services encompass comprehensive acupuncture support throughout the IVF or IUI process, from egg retrieval to embryo transfer. By providing acupuncture before and after these critical stages, I aim to maximize the chances of successful implantation and pregnancy. Additionally, I offer personalized lifestyle and dietary recommendations to complement acupuncture treatments and enhance overall well-being.
Acupuncture Throughout Pregnancy:
Beyond fertility support, acupuncture remains a valuable resource throughout pregnancy. By addressing common pregnancy symptoms and promoting overall health and relaxation, acupuncture offers a safe and effective way to support both mother and baby. With its drug-free approach, acupuncture provides expectant mothers with peace of mind and holistic care during this transformative journey.
In essence, my approach to holistic fertility treatments integrates acupuncture, lifestyle modifications, and emotional support to empower individuals on their path to conception and parenthood. By nurturing the whole person, I strive to create an optimal environment for fertility and foster the realization of one's reproductive goals.
MINERAL GUIDE
MINERAL GUIDE
BORON
Benefits:Healthy bones and for the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, enhances brain function and promotes alertness, prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and build muscle.
Sources: Apples, carrots, grapes, leafy vegetables, nuts, pears, and grains
CHROMIUM
Benefits: Needed for energy, maintains stable blood sugar levels.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Anxiety, fatigue, glucose intolerance (particularly in people with diabetes), inadequate metabolism of amino acids, and an increased risk of arteriosclerosis.
Sources: Beer, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, cheese, meat, and whole grains, dried beans, blackstrap molasses, calf liver, cheese, chicken, corn and corn oil, dairy products, dried liver, dulse, eggs, mushrooms, potatoes, catnip, horsetail, licorice, nettle, oat straw, red clover, sarsaparilla, wild yam, yarrow.
GERMANIUM
Benefits: Improves cellular oxygenation, keep the immune system functioning properly, and rid the body of toxins and poisons, improved many illnesses, including rheumatoid arthritis, food allergies, elevated cholesterol, candidiasis, chronic viral infections, cancer, and AIDS. Sources: Garlic, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and the herbs aloe Vera, comfrey, ginseng, and suma.
IRON
Benefits: Production of hemoglobin and myoglobin (the form of hemoglobin found in muscle tissue) and the oxygenation of red blood cells, healthy immune system and for energy production.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Intestinal bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, anemia, brittle hair, difficulty swallowing, digestive disturbances, dizziness, fatigue, fragile bones, hair loss, inflammation of the tissues of the mouth, nails that are spoon-shaped or that have ridges running lengthwise, nervousness, obesity, pallor, and slowed mental reactions.
Sources: Eggs, fish, liver, meat, poultry, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and enriched breads and cereals, almonds, avocados, beets, blackstrap molasses, brewer’s yeast, dates, dulse, kelp, kidney and lima beans, lentils, millet, peaches, pears, dried prunes, pumpkins, raisins, rice and wheat bran, sesame seeds, soybeans, and watercress, alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, chicory, dandelion, dong quad, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, horsetail, kelp, lemongrass, licorice, milk thistle seed, mullein, nettle, oat straw, paprika, parsley, peppermint, plantain, raspberry leaf, rose hips, sarsaparilla, shepherd’s purse, yellow dock.
MANGANESE
Benefits: Protein and fat metabolism, healthy nerves, a healthy immune system, and blood sugar regulation, energy production, normal bone growth and for reproduction.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Atherosclerosis, confusion, convulsions, eye problems, hearing problems, heart disorders, high cholesterol levels, hypertension, irritability, memory loss, muscle contractions, pancreatic damage, profuse perspiration, rapid pulse, tooth-grinding, tremors, a tendency to breast ailments.
Sources: Avocados, nuts and seeds, seaweed, and whole grains. This mineral may also be found in blueberries, egg yolks, legumes, dried peas, pineapples, and green leafy vegetables. Herbs that contain manganese include alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, chamomile, chickweed, dandelion, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, ginseng, hops, horsetail, lemongrass, mullein, parsley, peppermint, raspberry, red clover, rose hips, wild yam, yarrow, yellow dock.
PHOSPHORUS
Benefits: Bone and tooth formation, cell growth, contraction of the heart muscle, and kidney function utilization of vitamins and the concision of food to energy.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Anxiety, bone pain, fatigue, irregular breathing, irritability, numbness, skin sensitivity, trembling, weakness, weight changes.
Sources: Carbonated soft drinks, asparagus; bran; brewer’s yeast; corn; dairy products; eggs; fish; dried fruit; garlic; legumes; nuts; sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds; meats; poultry; salmon; and whole grains.
SELENIUM
Benefits: Inhibits the oxidation of lipids, preventing the formation of free radicals, preventive against the formation of certain types of tumors pancreatic function and tissue elasticity. Symptoms of Deficiency: Exhaustion, growth impairment, high cholesterol levels, infections, liver impairment, pancreatic insufficiency, and sterility.
Sources: Meat and grains, Brazil nuts, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, brown rice, chicken, dairy products, dulse, garlic, kelp, liver, molasses, onions, salmon, seafood, torula yeast, tuna, vegetables, wheat germ, and whole grains. Herbs that contain selenium include alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, fennel seed, fenugreek, garlic, ginseng, hawthorn berry, hops, horsetail, lemongrass, milk thistle, nettle, oat straw, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, rose hips, sarsaparilla, uva ursi, yarrow, and yellow dock.
Recommended Daily Allowance: US - 50-100 mcg. , EU -10-75 mcg
SODIUM
Benefits: Maintaining proper water balance and blood pH needed for stomach, nerve, and muscle function.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Abdominal cramps, anorexia, confusion, dehydration, depression, dizziness, fatigue, flatulence, hallucinations, headache, heart palpitations, an impaired sense of taste, lethargy, low blood pressure, memory impairment, muscular weakness, nausea and vomiting, poor coordination, recurrent infections, seizures, weight loss.
VANADIUM
Benefits: Cellular metabolism and for the formation of bones and teeth growth and reproduction, and inhibits cholesterol synthesis.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Cardiovascular and kidney disease, impaired reproductive ability, and increased infant mortality.
Sources: Dill, fish, olives, meat, radishes, snap beans, vegetable oils, and whole grains.
CALCIUM
Benefits: Formation of strong bones and teeth, maintenance of a regular heartbeat and the transmission of nerve impulses, maintenance of healthy gums, lowers cholesterol, muscular growth, prevention of muscle cramps, blood clotting and helps prevent cancer, provides energy, breaks down fats, maintains proper cell membrane permeability, aids in neuromuscular activity, helps to keep the skin healthy.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Aching joints, brittle nails, eczema, elevated blood cholesterol, heart palpitations, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia, muscle cramps, nervousness, numbness in the arms and/or legs, a pasty complexion, rheumatoid arthritis, rickets, tooth decay, cognitive impairment, convulsions, depression, delusions, hyperactivity.
Sources: Milk and dairy foods, salmon (with bones), sardines, seafood, green leafy vegetables, almonds, asparagus, blackstrap molasses, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, buttermilk, cabbage, carob, cheese, collards, dandelion greens, dulse, figs, filberts, goat’s milk, kale, kelp, mustard greens, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, tofu, turnip greens, watercress, whey, and yogurt, alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, chicory, dandelion, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, flaxseed, hops, horsetail, kelp, lemongrass, mullein, nettle, oatstraw, paprika, parsley, peppermint, plantain, raspberry leaves, red clover, rose hips, shepherd’s purse, violet leaves, yarrow, yellow dock. Recommended Daily Allowance:US - 800-1200 mg , EU -800 mg
COPPER
Benefits: Aids in the formation of bone, hemoglobin, and red blood cells, involved in the healing process, energy production, hair and skin coloring, and taste sensitivity, formation of collagen.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Osteoporosis, anemia, baldness, diarrhea, general weakness, impaired respiratory function, and skin sores.
Sources: Almonds, avocados, barley, beans, beets, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, garlic, lentils, liver, mushrooms, nuts, oat. oranges, pecans, radishes, raisins, salmon, seafood, soybeans, green leafy vegetables.
Recommended Daily Allowance: US - 1.5-3 mg. , EU -1.2 mg
IODINE
Benefits: Helps to metabolize excess fat, needed for a healthy thyroid gland.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Fatigue, neonatal hypothyroidism (cretinism), weight gain.Sources: Include iodized salt, seafood, saltwater fish, and kelp, asparagus, dulse, garlic, lima beans, mushrooms, sea salt, sesame seeds, soybeans, spinach, summer squash, Swiss chard, turnip greens.
Recommended Daily Allowance: US - 80-150 mcg , EU -150 mcg
MAGNESIUM
Benefits: Assists in calcium and potassium uptake, transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, causing irritability and nervousness, help prevents depression, dizziness, muscle weakness and twitching, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and also aids in maintaining the body’s proper pH balance. calcification of soft tissue, may help prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and certain forms of cancer, and it may reduce cholesterol levels.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Confusion, insomnia, irritability, poor digestion, rapid heartbeat, seizures, and tantrums may be a major cause of fatal cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension, and sudden cardiac arrest, as well as asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain syndromes, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, and pulmonary disorders.
Sources: Dairy products, fish, meat, and seafood, apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, blackstrap molasses, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, cantaloupe, dulse, figs, garlic, grapefruit, green leafy vegetables, kelp, lemons, lima beans, millet, nuts, peaches, black-eyed peas, salmon, sesame seeds, soybeans, tofu, torula yeast, watercress, wheat, and whole grains, alfalfa, bladderwrack, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, dandelion, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, hops, horsetail, lemongrass, licorice, mullein, nettle, oat straw, paprika, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, sage, shepherd’s purse, yarrow, and yellow dock
POTASSIUM
Benefits: Prevent stroke, aids in proper muscle contraction, and works with sodium to control the body’s water balance maintaining stable blood pressure and in transmitting electrochemical impulses.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Abnormally dry skin, acne, chills, cognitive impairment, constipation, depression, diarrhea, diminished reflex function, edema, nervousness, insatiable thirst, fluctuations in heartbeat, glucose intolerance, growth impairment, high cholesterol levels, insomnia, low blood pressure, muscular fatigue and weakness, nausea and vomiting, periodic headaches, proteinuria (protein in the urine), respiratory distress, and salt retention.
Sources: Dairy foods, fish, fruit, legumes, meat, poultry, vegetables, and whole grains, apricots, avocados, bananas, blackstrap molasses, brewer’s yeast, brown rice, dates, dulse, figs, dried fruit, garlic, nuts, potatoes, raisins, winter squash, torula yeast, wheat bran, and yams, catnip, hops, horsetail, nettle, plantain, red clover, sage, and skullcap.Recommended Daily Allowance: US - 3,500 mg. , EU - 3500 mg
SILICON
Benefits: Formation of collagen for bones and connective tissue; for healthy nails, skin, and hair; and for calcium absorption in the early stages of bone formation counteracts the effects of aluminum plays a major role in preventing cardiovascular disease.
Sources: Alfalfa, beets, brown rice, the herb horsetail, bell peppers, soybeans, leafy green vegetables, whole grains.
SULFUR
Benefits: Sulfur disinfects the blood helps the body to resist bacteria stimulates bile secretion, and protects against toxic substances. protect against the harmful effects of radiation and pollution slows down the aging process.
Sources: Brussels sprouts, dried beans, cabbage, eggs, fish, garlic, kale, meats, onions, soybeans, turnips, and wheat germ contain sulfur, as do the herb horsetail and the amino acids cysteine, cystine, lysine, methionine.
ZINC
Benefits: Important in prostate gland function and the growth of the reproductive organs. prevent acne and regulate the activity of oil glands protects the liver from chemical damage and is vital for bone formation maintain the proper concentration of vitamin E promotes a healthy immune system and the healing of wounds.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Loss of the senses of taste and smell. It can also cause fingernails to become thin, peel, and develop white spots, acne, delayed sexual maturation, fatigue, growth impairment, hair loss, high cholesterol levels, impaired night vision, impotence, increased susceptibility to infection, infertility, memory impairment, a propensity to diabetes, prostate trouble, recurrent colds and flu, skin lesions, and slow wound healing.
Sources: Brewer’s yeast, dulse, egg yolks, fish, kelp, lamb, legumes, lima beans, liver, meats, mushrooms, pecans, oysters, poultry, pumpkin seeds, sardines, seafood, soy lecithin, soybeans, sunflower seeds, torula yeast, and whole grains, alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, dandelion, eyebright, fennel seed, hops, milk thistle, mullein, nettle, parsley, rose hips, sage, sarsaparilla, skullcap, wild yam.
Spiritual Mastery and Shamanism
Spiritual Mastery and Shamanism
The concept I am sharing aligns with esoteric teachings found in Vedic traditions, Theosophy, and spiritual metaphysics. These perspectives propose that humans are composed of multiple interconnected bodies or layers, each serving a specific purpose in our spiritual and physical experiences.
We possess 5 bodies, and at night when we sleep, the etheric body which is next to the physical, becomes our safety tether, and connects our physical with our astral body as we journey into dreamland. It brings us back each time, until the final time when it snaps, ending our returns. The Vedic framework includes the Pancha Koshas (five sheaths): physical, vital (pranic), mental, intellectual, and bliss bodies, echoing these layered views of existence.
The notion of prana (life energy) and the importance of spiritual discipline for integration and transcendence are emphasized in texts like the Upanishads.
Physical Body (Food Body):
Known in Vedic texts as Annamaya Kosha, the physical body is the gross material aspect sustained by food and physical substances. It is the vessel that allows for interaction with the physical world and is subject to decay.
Etheric Body (Energy Body):
This body is considered the energy matrix of the physical body and is associated with prana (life energy). It serves as a conduit for energy flow and maintains the physical body's vitality.
In Theosophical teachings, as presented by A.E. Powell in The Etheric Double, the etheric body projects slightly beyond the physical form, creating the aura psychics perceive. It acts as a bridge between the physical and astral planes and includes the silver cord, which connects the physical and astral bodies during sleep or astral projection.
At death, the etheric body separates and dissipates, sometimes manifesting as residual energy or “wraiths” seen in locations associated with trauma.
Astral Body:
The astral body is the vehicle for emotions, intellect, and spirit. It houses consciousness and allows for experiences in the astral plane during sleep or altered states of awareness.
This body is instrumental in spiritual exploration and is thought to travel through dimensions to seek knowledge and connection with higher realms.
Esoteric traditions often emphasize human potential to shape reality through focused will and consciousness. Practices such as meditation, visualization, and ritual are seen as tools to influence both personal growth and universal energies.
Viewing Jesus through an esoteric lens, his mastery over the physical, etheric, and astral bodies mirrors the training of advanced spiritual initiates. His ability to manipulate energy and transcend physical limitations aligns with shamanic traditions, where the practitioner becomes a mediator between the material and spiritual worlds.
Miracles such as walking on water or appearing after his crucifixion could be interpreted not as supernatural events but as demonstrations of profound spiritual mastery, such as projecting his etheric or astral body to calm the storm or comfort his followers.
The idea that Jesus underwent spiritual initiation in the Great Pyramid is prevalent in some esoteric traditions, suggesting that he learned higher spiritual practices such as astral travel and energy work while in Egypt. This view is consistent with the claim that Egyptian mystery schools provided advanced knowledge in these areas.
The Great Pyramid is considered more than a tomb in these teachings; it is viewed as a temple of initiation that could facilitate spiritual awakening and transformation, acting as an "awakening machine" to raise consciousness.
Researchers like Christopher Dunn have suggested that the Great Pyramid was designed as a highly advanced structure, possibly with piezoelectric properties and capabilities to produce ultrasonic frequencies. These features might have been used in rituals to enhance spiritual experiences, like astral projection.
In this context, the pyramid is seen as a metaphysical tool for accessing higher dimensions, akin to the Philosopher’s Stone in alchemical traditions, which symbolizes spiritual transmutation.
Dr. Paul Brunton’s reported experience in the King’s Chamber, where he experienced spontaneous astral projection, aligns with mystical traditions that describe the pyramid as a device for facilitating out-of-body experiences and spiritual insights.
Esoteric systems such as Theosophy propose that death is not an end but a transition from one dimension to another. The astral body continues its journey after the physical form perishes, indicating that the soul is eternal and continues its existence in higher planes.
Shamanic traditions echo this view, emphasizing death as a return to the spiritual realms, rather than a final cessation.
These teachings often highlight the vast spiritual potential of humanity, encouraging practices that enhance consciousness, heal the body and mind, and awaken latent abilities such as astral projection, energy manipulation, and multidimensional travel.
A Unique Approach to Healing
When our energy flows freely, we feel healthy. The flow of energy is influenced by the way we live. Any part of us that is not aligned with the law of the universe disturbs our flow, and will manifest as "dis-ease"– a sign that something is wrong with the way we live. Once we realize this, the "dis-ease" will turn its course towards "ease", and other aspects of life will follow suit towards a positive direction.
In this first blog post I would like to share the unique treatments I offer at Tara Sanctuary. My experience is that transformation and healing occurs within an intense meditative state. I lead my patients into a wakeful state of deep introversion. The intention is to awaken the heart, and renew positivity– bringing back the harmonious flow of energy.
I offer navigation through inner space, drawing on whatever is inspired in the moment. The gentle guidance helps to experience purely, without mental filters, what mysteries wait to be revealed. During the treatment, my patients may have a realization to "let go" or may experience a "shift in consciousness".
The essence of these unique treatments comes from the awakening of a special phenomenon within us known as "return to nature". This is felt as a harmonic rhythm of energy that manifests when our hearts resonate and become attuned with the whole universe. When we are attuned in this way, we heal naturally– our innate wisdom is restored and we find joy.
Both my patients and I benefit from these treatments and experience a mutual encouragement to grow and to heal.
This is among the most beautiful and exciting work that I do.