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In China, infertility has been treated for thousands of years through a combination of therapies that addressed the
whole person rather than their reproductive system in isolation. This "wholistic" view meant that physical, mental
and emotional elements of a person's profile needed to be addressed to achieve maximum results.

In today's modern world, Western sciences are identifying more and more useful ways to integrate these Eastern
practices to increase the potential for successful conception in infertile women. One of the most important findings
within the past 10 years was the Swedish study that proved uterine blood flow could be positively changed in 100% of
the study participants who received 8 acupuncture treatments! (Human Reproduction, Vol.11, No.6, 1996). As
acupuncture has been added to treatment plans by reproductive specialists here in the west, other benefits are
gaining recognition as well. These include a reduction in the stress responses of the body, decreased anxiety with
better sleep patterns, less irritability and emotional swings, changes in FSH and hormonal imbalances, more energy
and an overall feeling of well-being. This demonstrates that the strong body-mind connection in Chinese medicine
can create both emotional and physical changes as the body reaches a better state of balance.

Many thousands of people today choose acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine's "mind-body" approach as
an adjunctive therapy to their medical treatments for infertility. It is a gentle, painless therapy which not only has
positive affects on blood flow, hormone regulation and other physical imbalances, but also positively affects the
emotional elements so often apparent on the frustrating path to pregnancy.

Dr. Naddaf has had great success treating infertility using acupuncture and dietary changes. If you want to have
children but are having problems conceiving, you owe it to yourself to see Dr. Naddaf. She has been treating
"infertility" patients for many years and individualizes treatment to each person's need, addressing both physical
and emotional components which may be interfering with conception. She is known by her patients for her gentle
approach, empathetic manner and the positive, supportive education she provides along the way.

Call today to schedule a consultation. (217) 347-3838

Considering in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

What about when IVF doesn't work? Many of my patients have failed numerous IVF attempts, and are able to
conceive naturally after all else fails. Yes, we all hear about the IVF success stories, but what about those for whom
IVF DOESN'T work?

According to the January 25, 2005 New York Times, "In the United States, the average cost of a single in vitro
effort is $12,400, and insurance usually does not cover the procedure."

According to the latest published CDC reporting on assisted reproductive technology, out of the 107,587 IVF
procedures performed in 2001, 21,813 resulted in live births. That's only 20%. Out of this statistic, only 64% of
these were singleton births; the rest were multiples. That means only 12.8% of IVF procedures resulted in a single
birth delivery.

According to a report published in the Wall Street Journal, dated (3/02), TWICE AS MANY BIRTH DEFECTS
resulted in babies born with in-vitro fertilization with intracytoplastmic sperm injection than resulted from babies
who were conceived naturally.

If women knew that the likelihood of a successful single birth per $12,400 investment was only 12.8%, and they
were doubling the likelihood of having a child born with birth defects, I doubt many women would be willing to pay
for these odds.

Those are the averages. Certainly not the ones that your IVF clinic will tell you, but these are the objective
published scientific odds. Think about it. Wouldn't you rather invest yourself on a course that will at the very least
assure your reproductive health before you become one of these statistics?

The fertility enhancing treatments I give can guarantee that you will become healthier, more contented, lower your
stress levels and increase the likelihood of natural conception. When encouraged to bear fruit, when loved and
nurtured, when fed adequately through proper nutrients and circulation, the ovary responds magnificently .

Hopefully this 'new' scientific knowledge will help empower women to believe that they already have the inherent
capacity within themselves to conceive... if only they would believe it. If we can stop the panic response and turn
within, that's where our answers are.