A Happy Valentines Day Could be Good for Your Fertility !

Happy Valentines Day !

Did you know that negative relationships could lead to an increase in inflammation and a difficulty in achieving a healthy pregnancy ?  Research from UCLA has shown how toxic relationships not only with your husband or wife but also with friends and family impact your health similar to that of diet or sleep.  

During this research study scientists at UCLA's school of medicine followed people and measured two inflammatory protiens produced in the body.  These inflammatory markers were increased when exposed to negative stimulus or people.  Those who were surrounded by more optimistic and happy people had less.  These inflammatory markers are related to many disorders such as heart diseae, depression, cancer, ...

Working on your relationship and trying to keep optimistic on a daily basis can help create a healthy environment. This helps your overall health as well as increasing your chances to concieve.

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Dr. Ryan Funk, Dr.TCM
FABORM
www.Acubalance.ca
www.IVFacupuncture.ca
Email: Ryan [at] acubalance [dot] ca