The Holistic Fertility Show
Our holistic fertility podcast explores natural and integrative approaches to fertility. Through expert interviews and thoughtful discussions, we aim to empower listeners with knowledge about optimizing reproductive health through lifestyle, nutrition, acupuncture, and other holistic practices.
Episodes
108 episodes
Antioxidant Protocol: Reducing Sperm DNA Fragmentation
At the Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness, we’re proud to be an authorized Fullscript dealer, giving our patients exclusive access to the highest-quality, practitioner-grade fertility supplements trusted by leading integrative and functio...
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How Sperm DNA Damage Undermines Even Advanced Fertility Treatments—and How Acupuncture Can Help
Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, with male factors playing a starring role in up to 50% of cases. While basic semen analysis—measuring sperm count, motility, and shape—has long been the go-to diagnostic tool, it's like judging...
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Acupuncture, Nitric Oxide & Better Fertility Outcomes.
Patients facing fertility challenges should consider starting treatment at The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness because it is one of the longest-established and most experienced complementary medicine fertility centers in the United Sta...
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12:58
Herbal Medicine Improves Fertility Outcomes.
Customized herbal formulas, carefully tailored to each person’s specific pattern of imbalance through comprehensive individual assessment, have been shown in numerous clinical studies to substantially improve pregnancy rates among couples exper...
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11:47
Acupuncture and IVF Success: Improving Egg Quality
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness specializes in improving IVF outcomes by focusing on one of the most crucial factors in fertility success—egg quality. With more than two decades of clinical experience, the Center combines acupunctu...
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11:49
Implantation Failure - What can be done?
At the Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City, women experiencing implantation failure receive a personalized, integrative approach to enhance fertility outcomes. Led by infertility specialist Mike Berkley, LAc, FABORM, the c...
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Why Your PGT-A Normal Blastocyst Didn't Produce A Viable Pregnancy.
At The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City, a pioneering complementary medicine clinic founded by Mike Berkley, LAc, FABORM — the first U.S. acupuncturist to devote his practice exclusively to reproductive health — we spec...
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The Hidden Male Factor that Causes Infertility
Acupuncture and herbal medicine deliver a robust, holistic remedy for sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF), a stealthy yet pivotal factor in male infertility that undermines sperm integrity and obstructs fertilization. By boosting blood flow to the re...
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16:47
Can Low Level Light Therapy Really Improve Your Chances of Pregnancy?
For women trying to conceive (TTC), Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLT) offers a groundbreaking, non-invasive path to enhanced fertility by stimulating mitochondrial function in reproductive cells, boosting ATP production, reducing inflammation, and ...
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11:17
PGT-A... Does it really work?
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy, or PGT-A, a procedure used in IVF to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before implantation, is increasingly facing scrutiny and criticism in 2025 due to mounting evidence of its limited...
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14:29
Male Factor Infertility...and what to do about it.
Acupuncture offers several benefits for male factor infertility by enhancing sperm quality and overall reproductive health. Studies indicate that it can significantly improve sperm motility, concentration, morphology, and viability, potentially...
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22:45
Herbal Medicine - Does it help with conception?
Herbal medicine offers several potential benefits in addressing infertility by supporting hormonal balance, enhancing reproductive organ function, and improving overall reproductive health, which can lead to higher conception rates when used as...
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17:48
Integrating Western & Chinese Medicine to Produce More Live Births.
Mike Berkley, L.Ac., FABORM, is a pioneering licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist specializing in reproductive medicine, with over 25 years of experience helping couples achieve pregnancy through holistic, evidence-informed trea...
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Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Low Level Light Therapy Improve Fertility Outcomes.
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness, located in New York City, is a premier holistic fertility center dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. Specializing in integrative approaches, the center co...
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14:44
Egg Quality & Blood Flow
Acupuncture has been recognized for its potential to enhance blood flow to the ovaries, which may contribute to improved egg quality. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, this traditional practice can promote circulation in the pelvic re...
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18:21
Immunology and Infertility
Immunological issues can play a significant role in infertility by disrupting the delicate balance needed for conception and pregnancy. Normally, the immune system protects the body from invaders like bacteria and viruses, but sometimes it mist...
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13:53
How to Cope with the Mental Health issues of Fertility Challenges
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness, a premier acupuncture fertility clinic in Manhattan, New York, founded by licensed acupuncturist Mike Berkley, specializes in integrating Eastern therapies like acupuncture and herbal medicine with ...
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Learn about the first acupuncturist in America to specialize in treating those with reproductive challenges.
Mike Berkley is a pioneering acupuncturist and herbalist who has significantly advanced the integration of traditional Chinese medicine into reproductive health, particularly fertility treatment. As the founder of The Berkley Center for Reprodu...
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The Best of Both Worlds: Combining Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine to Improve Fertility Outcomes.
Combining acupuncture and herbal medicine offers a holistic and synergistic approach to improving fertility outcomes by addressing both the energetic and physiological imbalances that can impede conception. Acupuncture enhances reproductive hea...
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Can Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Help You Conceive Even with a History of Endometriosis?
For women with a history of endometriosis who have experienced failed cycles with Lupron—a medication that suppresses estrogen to manage symptoms—or after laparoscopy to remove endometrial lesions, acupuncture and herbal medicine offer compleme...
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Can Stress Really Impact Fertility?
Stress can significantly impair fertility in both men and women by disrupting hormonal balance and reproductive processes. In women, chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, which can suppress ovulation, alter menstrual cycles, and reduce egg q...
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14:03
Endometriosis, Inflammation, Infertility & Miscarriage. You can improve outcomes!
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and low-level light therapy have shown promise in supporting fertility and reducing miscarriage rates in women with endometriosis by addressing underlying inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and poor pelvic circulat...
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10:30
Miscarriage Reduction
Acupuncture may help reduce the risk of miscarriage for pregnant women by enhancing overall pregnancy stability. One key way it works is by improving blood flow to important early structures like the yolk sac—which provides initial nourishment ...
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15:07
Did You Ever Wonder How Acupuncture Helps to Improve Pregnancy Rates?
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the fascinating world of acupuncture and its growing role in supporting fertility. Have you ever wondered how this ancient practice, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can boost pregnancy rate...
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12:24
Can Acupuncture Really Help Improve Pregnancy Rates?
A study exploring the efficacy of acupuncture in facilitating conception is the 2020 randomized controlled trial titled "Effectiveness of acupuncture on pregnancy success rates for women undergoing in vitro fertilization," conducted at Ataturk ...
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