In order to optimize your chances of success with fertility treatments, the physicians at PCRM advocate for a healthy lifestyle. This includes the use of prenatal vitamins containing at least 0.4 mg of folic acid, a healthy balanced diet, maintenance of a normal body weight, sleep and physical activity. Patients should refrain from smoking and should discuss the use of any medications with their physician.
PCRM believes that some Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies can be helpful in the management of infertility. Some patients may choose to do in vitro fertilization (IVF) with the addition of acupuncture. Many of our patients find value in yoga, meditation, mindfulness and exercise during treatment and throughout pregnancy. Naturopathic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners help our patients, by providing not just acupuncture, but also through a variety of life-style modifications that assist with weight loss and stress relief. Optimizing health is critical for success for both natural conception and with fertility treatments.
For patients who are interested, PCRM has worked closely with a number of CAM practitioners over the years to provide an integrated approach to their fertility care.
Please schedule all Integrated Wellness appointments directly through their respective offices:
Drs. Charlene Chan and Danny Jui (Coquitlam)
Ray Clinic
www.rayclinic.ca
For appointments: 604-461-7900
info@rayclinic.ca
Dr. Spence Pentland (Vancouver/Surrey)
Yinstill Reproductive Wellness
www.yinstill.com
office@yinstill.com
Stephanie Curran (Victoria)
Elements of Health Centre
www.elementscentre.ca
Dr. Alda Ngo & Christina Pistotnik (Edmonton)
Whole Family Health
www.wholefamilyhealth.ca
For appointments: 780-756-7736
info@wholefamilyhealth.ca
Wellness Links