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The Acubalance Male Fertility Program

F.A.T.H.E.R.S.

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When committed to and followed through with, ‘The Acubalance Male Fertility Programme (F.A.T.H.E.R.S.)’ provides men with an effective, easy-to-implement system that has profound benefits towards fertility, as well as overall health and well-being.

F – Food
Even subtle dietary alterations can have a profound effect on both your health and fertility. A nutritional review will be conducted, and recommendations will be discussed.

A – Acupuncture
Acupuncture-moxibustion will be performed at each visit. This involves the stimulation of specific points on the body via insertion of thin sterile needles and heat. It serves to restore homeostasis and balance to the energetic and physiological processes of the body mind and spirit.

T – Things to Avoid
Things that you should avoid to optimize fertility (i.e. heat, pesticides, tobacco, etc.) are necessary to be aware of. Follow the link above to learn more.

H – Herbs
Every second week you will be sent home with a custom Chinese herbal formula. This is taken in liquid form as a tea, two times per day.

E – Exercise
In relation to your normal habits, you will be advised to stay active, not too strenuous or heavy, or to start to exercise if it is not already a part of your life. Keep it enjoyable.

R – Revision
Subtle revision of your thought, stresses, mental imagery, intention, breathing, and relationship is easy to do and can positively effect the quality of your life.

S – Supplements
Lets start with a good multivitamin then move on from there. Your particular needs determine the supplements that will be recommended. Others such as essential fatty acids, zinc, and folate may enter the picture.

The System

100 days. That is how long it takes for our body to create and mature sperm. This means, the sperm you will fertilize your partners’ egg with is already 100 days old! It is quite clear why your health 3-4 months before conception is of utmost importance.

F.A.T.H.E.R.S. is designed to make your journey toward improved health simple.

If you have not already done so, you will be asked to get a semen analysis and your testosterone levels checked. There are also a few other things that may be recommended checking; physical exam for things such as varicocele, small testicles, tumors, hydroceles, digital exam of the prostate, semen cultures to check for infection or presence of white blood cells, and if liquefaction is poor a test for antisperm antibodies should be done. Blockages can be assessed through an ultrasound exam and presence of fructose in the semen. Lastly, a testicular biopsy may be needed. It is better if this is done at a fertility clinic by urologists that specialize in this area. Doctors are often busy and in a rush, don’t be afraid to interrupt and ask for a proper explanation. The causative factors from a scientific perspective help direct us in our treatment process.

Must Read: Diet and Hormones for Fertility & IVF

The initial consultation involves establishing a trustworthy relationship between you and your practitioner. The treatment protocols over the next 100 days will be discussed. The forms that you will have already filled out and brought with you are addressed so that your individual needs are understood, and your health concerns get properly treated. Traditional Chinese Medicine enters into great depth with the intimate inner functioning of your mind and body. Be prepared to answer a few questions you may have never been asked before. You will be asked to spend a little time reviewing a list of vital things to avoid to help improve your sperm quality and quantity.
Every visit concludes with an acupuncture-moxibustion treatment.

The next appointment (one week later) will consist of reviewing the 5 day dietary journal you will have been asked to complete. With this information we make slight adjustments that optimize fertility according to the health patterns you display. Exercise will be discussed, proper supplementation recommendations are made, and a Traditional Chinese medical diagnosis will be determined.
Some informative educational literature may be suggested.
Again, every visit concludes with an acupuncture-moxibustion treatment.

Follow-up appointments focus primarily on refinement of the Traditional Chinese medical diagnosis, observation of changes taking place, and acupuncture-moxibustion treatments.
Every second week will involve taking 7 days of herbal formulations that are custom designed to your needs.
Other topics covered will be stress management, positive intention, visualization, and breathing exercises.

Cost

Initial consultation with your partner is $115. All other acupuncture treatments are $75 each.
The cost of herbs is about $35-$40 per week, taken for 2 weeks each month.
Supplements range from approx. $25-$45 per month.
Approx. total cost for 100 day course of treatment is $1350 (+/-).

After the 100 day course of treatment, your health and fertility, as well as possible continuation of treatments, will be reassessed (if you have not yet conceived).

Dr Spence Pentland

Dr. Pentland is founder of The IVF Acupuncture Group of Greater Vancouver, available 7 days a week for on site embryo transfer and acupuncture treatments at the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM) and Genesis Fertility Centre. “The integrated relationship I have established with these clinics is something that I value very much as it expands my knowledge, gives me the opportunity to reach more people, and helps me better understand how to support women on their journey toward family.” says Dr. Pentland. Dr. Pentland, along with Dr. Jeffrey Roberts of The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), and Dr. Christine Sutton of the University of British Columbia, authored research published in Fertility & Sterility on the stress reducing effects of acupuncture when administered in the weeks leading up to an IVF embryo transfer. In 2015 Spence published BEING FERTILE - 10 Steps to Help You Overcome the Struggles of Infertility, Get Pregnant, and Create a Happy, Healthy Family. A book written to provide hope, tools and resources for women and couples experiencing difficulty starting or expanding their families. Dr. Pentland is founder of The IVF Acupuncture Group of Greater Vancouver, available 7 days a week for on site embryo transfer and acupuncture treatments at the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM) and Genesis Fertility Centre. “The integrated relationship I have established with these clinics is something that I value very much as it expands my knowledge, gives me the opportunity to reach more people, and helps me better understand how to support women on their journey toward family.” says Dr. Pentland. Dr. Pentland, along with Dr. Jeffrey Roberts of The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), and Dr. Christine Sutton of the University of British Columbia, authored research published in Fertility & Sterility on the stress reducing effects of acupuncture when administered in the weeks leading up to an IVF embryo transfer. In 2015 Spence published BEING FERTILE - 10 Steps to Help You Overcome the Struggles of Infertility, Get Pregnant, and Create a Happy, Healthy Family. A book written to provide hope, tools and resources for women and couples experiencing difficulty starting or expanding their families. Further demonstrating his commitment to reproductive health, he is a devoted member of IAAC (Infertility Awareness Association), CFAS (Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society), and ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine). As the former president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of British Columbia and the provincial BC TCM quality assurance committee, Dr. Pentland is well respected by peers and patients alike. He remains actively involved in educating healthcare colleagues and the public on the powerful benefits of Chinese medicine & acupuncture, working steadily on the integration of ancient Daoist wisdom into modern western life as a way to build awareness about reproductive health. This compassionate expertise is reflected in patient testimonials. When not helping others start their families, Spence can be found spending time with his own--his adoring wife Chantal and their two beautiful sons. “I am very proud to be part of the team of professionals at Yinstill. We are all dedicated to raising the bar in the field of complimentary and alternative reproductive medicine. Nothing is more important than family,” he says. Professional Development Certifications Combining TCM and IVF to Improve Clinical Outcomes - Jane Lyttleton Treating Complex Gynecological Conditions with Evidence-based Acupuncture - Elisabet Stener-Victorin High-Performance Summit - Darren Hardy Acupuncture during Pregnancy: safe and ethical practice - Claudia Citkovitz Treating Irregular Menstrual Bleeding - Sharon Weizenbaum Management of High Risk Pregnancy Conditions - David Bray Physiology & Pathology of Gynecology - Giovanni Maciocia Treatment protocols for Menopause and Endometriosis - Kiiko Matsumoto Chinese medicine approach to the treatment of Poor Ovarian Reserve - Brandon Horn Clinical problems and solutions in Oriental Reproductive medicine - Dr. Daoshing Ni Treatment strategies for PCOS, Weight Loss, & type 2 Diabetes - Sharon Weizenbaum Allergic and Autoimmune diseases - Mazin Al-Khafaji Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth - Debra Betts Treating Infertility with Chinese medicine - Bob Flaws Masters class in Diagnosis - Bob Flaws East meets West in Reproductive medicine - Mike Berkley The Infertility Cure - Chinese wellness program - Randine Lewis Men’s Health and Fertility - Peter Deadman Integrating acupuncture and IVF - Diane Cridennda and Dr. Paul Magarelli Treatment of Infertility with Chinese medicine - Jane Lyttleton Yang School lecture series Part 1 - Dr. Liu Fang Advanced acupuncture in pregnancy - Jean Levesque Certified Western herbalist - Packard School of Nutrition Courageous conversations - Justice Institute Biology of Empowerment - Dr. Lee Pulos Secrets of Chinese Pulse Diagnosis - Bob Flaws and Honora Lee Wolfe View Articles and Blog Posts by Dr. Pentland Read Dr. Pentland's Success Stories Become Spence's friend on facebook

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