Conception Wellness

We are here for any last minute supplement needs or gift purchases over the next two weeks of holiday festivities! We wish all of you the happiest, merriest (and safest!) holiday season

We are so grateful for Dr Davis and Bev to come by from @pearlminiivf . We love forging collaborative relationships to best support our patients and what a delight they are!! #ivf #ivfjourney #iui #miniivf #fertilityacupuncture #fertility #infertility #womenhelpingwomen

Holiday treasures can be found here at our clinic! Give us a call or stop by! We are even open Saturday from 9-3 for you to come treasure hunt ! All lovely products hand made and local! Supporting small business AND giving back to your community! 25% of sales will go to @homecourtadvantage_sd and @isupportthegirls ! That means you’re gifting twice the magic that the holidays can bring while we all endure the remainder of 2020! #holiday #celebratesafely #shoplocal

Foodie Friday!! We talked about cruciferous veggies being good for breast health. So what are the vegetables in this family? Broccoli , Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kale , Brussels Sprouts, and Collard greens! Here’s a cruciferous stir fry to try this weekend: 1 tbsp organic virgin coconut oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots , peeled & cut 1/4in diagonals 2-3 crushed garlic cloves... 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 head of broccoli 2 cups of bok choy 3-4 cups Napa cabbage 1/4-1/2 cup water Tamari and Brown Rice Vinegar to taste 1-Heat oil over medium high heat, add onions, sauté for 3 minutes 2-Add carrots and sauté 2-3 minutes 3-Add garlic, ginger, and broccoli; sauté few more minutes. Add a few tbsps of water to prevent burning. 4-Stirring frequently, add the bok choy, cabbage, and 1/4 cup water. Cover with a lid. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. 5-Lower heat and add tamari and rice vinegar to taste. Cook for 30 seconds. You can add the protein you prefer and can serve over brown rice or cauliflower rice-get another health breast veg in there!! Enjoy and let us know if you tried it!! Recipe: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook by Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre, MS, CN #food #foodasmedicine #foodtherapy #chinesemedicine #breastcancerawareness #breasthealth #preventativehealth #sandiego

Conception Wellness is a health care facility deemed an essential business and permitted to remain open during the pandemic. With that in mind, in accordance with the State of California, these are our policies: If you have traveled outside of California, we require you wait 10 days from your date of return before coming into the clinic If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive, we require you wait 10 days before coming into the clinic... If you have active symptoms of sore throat, fever, body aches, cough, and other respiratory symptoms, you must be symptom free before returning to the clinic We will continue our protocol of the following: *Masks required for patients and staff Temperature taken of patients and staff *Open windows in all treatment rooms and front office *Hepa and UV filters in every room *Limited exposure to other patients and staff *Deep cleaning and time for disinfecting between patients *Bathroom cleaned after every use *Less than 10 people at a time in 1,700 square feet of office space Your health is of utmost importance to us. We continue to be available for no-contact supplement pickups and tele-health appointments. If you have any questions or concerns about your individual health or our policies, please do not hesitate to call us, 858-272-8215.

On this #givingtuesday, we’d wanted to highlight a few organizations we like to support. If you are able to donate this season, please consider one of the ones listed below. @isupportthegirls provides bras and menstrual hygiene products to girls and women experiencing homelessness. @together.rising says they transform collective heartbreak into effective action. @homecourtadvantage_sd is dedicated to providing development opportunities to children impacted by homelessnes...s and encourage a sense of community through athletics and experiences to create college bound goals and lifelong growth. @feedingsandiego is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. It’s not too late to donate to these or an organization you like to support! #givingtuesday2020 #peoplehelpingpeople #sandiego #kindnesshasnoseason See more

You may not have thought much about the health of your breasts but in honor of #breastcancerawarenessmonth let’s talk about ways to protect them. There are 4 patterns we see in regards to affecting breast health: 1-Damp accumulation 2- Stagnation 3- Heat toxicity 4- Deficiency ... Weaved into these patterns is genetic factors and hormonal involvement. What can you do? * Eating a healthy Whole Food diet focusing on organic veggies especially broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables. Choose organic meats to avoid added hormones. *Limit alcohol to 2-3 servings per week. * Exercise! Like walking, or other fun activities!If you’re moving, you body is moving stagnation. * And there are many different options for herbs and supplements to help with hormonal balance, vitamin deficiency, or stagnation. Please speak to your practitioner for the best ones for you!! Stay tuned!! Next week will be some things you can do at home to care of your breast! #healthybreast #healthybodyhealthybreast #womenhelpingwomen #chinesemedicine #acupuncture #sandiego #sandiegoacupuncture #sandiegomassage #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #womanownedbusiness

Yesterday was #worldmentalhealthday. This year has brought forth many things to process and we are noticing it in our patients for sure. Today we encourage to create space to slowdown and listen to the internal askings of our bodies. Sometimes we keep pushing through as a distraction. One cannot have good health without good mental health. Below are some meditation prompts. Give it a try, just be still, be present, and listen. @insighttimer is an app we recommend often in which you will find these: @sarahfinds Sarah Blondin When We Must Endure @alex_elle Alexandra Elle Re-centering In Times of Uncertainty #meditation #selfcaresunday #mentalhealth #sandiego #sandiegoacupuncture #sandiegomassage #loveyourself #listentoyourbody

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so #onwednesdayswewearpink. Stay tuned for how acupuncture, massage, and Chinese medicine can help support breast health! #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #wearpink #breasthealth #sandiego #sandiegoacupuncture #sandiegomassage #chinesemedicine

The seasons turned to fall last week. Now on October 1st, we welcome the last three months of the year 2020. This year has brought many emotions, layers of events, and even some wins for us all. Fall is the season of the Lung which is tied to the emotion of grief and a time of transition. Recently in the office we’ve noticed the heavy emotions, anxiety, and grief over many things related to this year. Fall is when the days get shorter and the nights longer. Some many view thi...s as more darkness but we encourage you to know that even in the dark, there is always light. If you can’t see it, be it, or ignite it in yourself for yourself. With the longer nights, it invites us to become more introspective. We should take the time to sit with our emotions, not run away from them or mute them with distractions like alcohol. As bad as it might be, we should try to feel our emotions. By doing so, we help our nervous system be in a calmer state and we can take an objective view of ourselves and all the things. And we know there are many! So please, take care of yourselves. Sleep more, eat well, hydrate with enough water, and take time with your emotions. Transitions can be hard but there can be beauty on the other side. This will help the Lungs stay healthy through this season. Step outside tonight to take in the bright light of the full moon and always remember that even in the darkest of nights, there are always stars. We are always here to help! Keep your lungs healthy and your light bright! Happy Fall! #happyfall #sandiego #chinesemedicine #bethelight #womenhelpingwomen #acupuncture #sandiegoacupuncture #massage #sandiegomassage #emotions #emotionalhealth

What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder in women. Often this can go undetected until a woman is ready to get pregnant and can be difficult to diagnosis and to treat. The traditional way to diagnose is with a combination of labs and ultrasound to assess for polycystic ovaries. Common symptoms are, but can vary between patients: Irregular periods -some women ovulate, some women don’t. Some women ovulate irregularly. This is why it is important to know y...our cycle, even if not trying to conceive. Excess Androgens-this can cause acne or excess hair in places we don’t want it. This can be stubborn and difficult to treat until balancing the hormones is part of the treatment plan. Weight gain-once again, this does not happen in all patients. It can be seen more frequently as there is a metabolic and insulin resistant component to this syndrome. The cause is unknown and how it presents can vary between patients. This is why it is critical to work with practitioners who are familiar with #pcos. What can #acupuncture do for you? Acupuncture, along with herbs and supplements can help by balancing hormones and regulating the cycle. Often times we do recommend a detox program to jumpstart the hormonal balance and add in the #supplements and #herbalmedicine specific for each patient’s needs!! Dietary recommendations and changes are also made to help the metabolic aspect of PCOS. Don’t hesitate to speak with your health professional if you have concerns about your period or your cycle. #chinesemedicine has so much to offer and many ways help you!! #pcosawareness #pcospregnancy #pcosfighter #sandiegoacupuncture #sandiego #hormonalimbalance #hormonalbalance

Happy, happy birthday to our lovely Amy!!! We hope you are having a blast today and may this next trip around the sun be as awesome as you!!

Who’s thirsty for the weekend?!? With the heat stepping up this weekend I thought this was a great recipe to share. @lilynicholsrdn is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified diabetes educator. She has written some wonderful books about real food pregnancy and gestational diabetes. We have both of her books in our library and recommend to so many!! Today we share her electrolyte drink. Sometimes water isn’t enough to hydrate, but adding electrolytes and minerals are very helpful. Mix up your own batch and #stayhyrdated today!! This is good for almost everyone, not just our pregnant mommas. Have a great weekend! #acupuncture #sandiegoacupuncture #functionalmedicine #realfood #realfoodforpregnancy #massage #sandiegomassage #pregnancy #prenatal #pregnancylife @ Conception Wellness

Did you know we can order labs for you?!? As acupuncturists, we are primary care practitioners in the state of California. We can bloodwork, GI Effects by @genovadiagnostics (yes that’s a year), and now we are offering @dutchtest!! There are a few other tests that I didn’t mention but if you’re curious about symptoms, discuss our testing options with you practitioner!! As we like to say, Test Don’t Guess! #sandiegoacupuncture #sandiegofunctionalmedicine #acupuncture #functionalmedicine #nursetoacupuncturist #fertilityacupuncture #fertilitycare #sandiegowellness

It’s a special day at Conception Wellness !! Our amazing, loving and caring Dr. Riann is celebrating another trip around the sun!!! Join us in wishing her the Happiest of birthdays!!! Feliz cumpleaños Dr. Riann!!!!

Take care of your skin under that mask!! *wash your face at the end of your day. * Wash your cloth masks more frequently. *Try a jade roller to fo over areas of inflammation. Jade has a cooling property and can also feel good under a sunburn.... Keep wearing your masks please, take care of your skin, and stay healthy over the holiday weekend!! Happy 4th of July ! #skincaretips #skincareforwearingmask #jaderoller #chinesemedicine #sandiegoacupuncture

This past weekend we welcomed in summer! Yang is at its highest, we should be full of energy and enjoying time outside!! In a responsible way, of course. In Chinese medicine, it’s the time of the heart and the emotion is joy. The flavor is bitter, which helps to drain heat from the body. The heart is the emperor of the body and houses the mind. So it’s very important that we tend to this organ. With yang/fire being at its peak, it’s important to eat yin foods to help bala...nce. Foods like watermelon (which also ties in the summer color which is red!) and cucumber are very yum nourishing and cooling. Coffee is drying,, so try green tea in the morning instead as it disperses summer heat. Summer is a great time to tap into your creative side and play like a child, all these activities nourish the heart. If you’re feeling depressed, not enough joy, or anxious, too much joy, #acupuncture and #chineseherbs are a great addition to the above recommendations to help nourish the heart and balance the emotions. Visit our website, link in bio, or call the office to schedule a summer appointment! #sandiegoacupuncture #fertilityacupuncture #summertime #sandiegosummer #playlikeakid

To all the amazing dads, we want to acknowledge all that you do! Happy Father’s Day!! #happyfatherday

Tomorrow is Dani’s birthday!! Let’s shower her with some birthday love!! We’ve all missed you in the office and can’t wait to have you back!!