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
38 episodes
Studies show acupuncture as beneficial in facilitating pregnancy.
Recent studies are shedding light on the promising role acupuncture can play in supporting individuals facing fertility challenges, offering a complementary approach to help them conceive and maintain pregnancies. Research suggests ...
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12:35
A Hidden Sperm Pathology that's Interfering with Your ability to Conceive.
Sperm DNA fragmentation refers to the presence of breaks or damage in the genetic material of sperm, which can significantly reduce fertility potential in men. This condition impairs the sperm's ability to successfully fertilize an egg or suppo...
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7:15
How Does Cholesterol Affect Your Chances of Having a Baby
Cholesterol, while essential for hormone production and overall health, can negatively impact fertility when levels are imbalanced. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often dubbed "bad cholesterol," can contribute to card...
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5:01
Vitamin D and fertility. Is there a connection?
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in reproductive health and fertility for both men and women. Research indicates that vitamin D deficiency is significantly more prevalent among infertile individuals, suggesting its potential impact on fertility o...
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21:19
Learn about Mike Berkley and his method for improving pregnancy outcomes
Mike Berkley is a trailblazing acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist with over 27 years of experience specializing in infertility treatment. As the founder of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in Manhattan, he was the first in ...
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16:55
The Journey to Successful IVF: How Integrative Care in NYC Can Boost Your Chances
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a beacon of hope for many women navigating the complex world of fertility challenges. Yet, even with cutting-edge technology, some embryo transfers fail to lead to a successful pregnancy. For women in New Y...
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13:31
Rethinking PGT-A: Holistic Strategies for Enhancing Egg Quality
Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore the limitations of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) and how a more holistic approach can improve egg quality and fertility outcomes. While PGT-A is often used to select t...
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19:30
Boosting Fertility: A women's guide.
This podcast explores the holistic approach to enhancing fertility wellness through nutrition, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. Each episode delves into evidence-based strategies and expert insights to help optimize repro...
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17:32
More on acupuncture, herbal medicine and male factor infertility.
In this episode, we explore the benefits of acupuncture and herbal medicine in treating male factor infertility. From improving sperm count, motility, and morphology to reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, Traditional Chinese Medicine (T...
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7:58
How did Mike Berkley's wife get pregnant?
Mike and his wife faced a challenging journey with infertility, enduring years of disappointment and uncertainty as they tried to start a family. After exploring various medical options without success, they decided to try acupuncture as a last...
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22:29
Failed IVF's? Knowledge is Power.
Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Show, where we delve into the complex world of fertility and explore innovative approaches to support reproductive health. In today’s episode, we’re addressing the causes of in vitro fertili...
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23:00
Do You Have PCOS? TTC?
In this episode, we delve into the causes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a complex hormonal disorder that affects many women of reproductive age. PCOS is often linked to insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and genetic p...
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16:41
Integrative Approach to IVF Success
Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Show, your go-to resource for exploring integrative medicine approaches to improving IVF outcomes. Hosted by Mike Berkley, a fertility acupuncturist with over two decades of experience, this podcast delves into...
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19:14
Trying to Conceive with Adenomyosis or Endometriosis?
Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Podcast, where we explore natural and effective solutions for reproductive health. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and low-level light therapy in addres...
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7:48
Herbs, DHEA, & Food...An Insight into Reproductive Wellness
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a personalized approach to fertility enhancement, using customized herbal formulas and acupuncture. These treatments aim to regulate menstrual cycles, improve egg and sperm quality, and support Assisted...
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16:49
Male Factor Infertility & How to Overcome It.
Welcome to today's episode, where we delve into the intersection of traditional and modern approaches to male reproductive health. Our focus is on how acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling can enhance sperm quality and overal...
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22:45
Why should you consider acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Low Level Light therapy when trying to conceive?
Acupuncture, customized herbal medicine, and low level light therapy offer promising benefits for treating infertility. Acupuncture has been shown to regulate hormones, improve blood flow to reproductive organs, enhance ovarian function, and re...
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17:24
Improve IVF success with acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional changes.
Acupuncture's Role in IVF EnhancementAcupuncture, a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), involves inserting fine needles into specific body points to balance energy flow, or "Qi." This practice has been shown to im...
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24:40
Trying to Conceive? Do You Know about RANTES?
Inflammation can significantly impair both male and female fertility by disrupting critical reproductive processes. In males, chronic inflammation can lead to oxidative stress, damaging sperm DNA and reducing sperm count and motility, which are...
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6:21
Can PCOS be Treated Holistically?
Acupuncture, customized herbal medicine, and low-level light therapy (LLLT) offer a synergistic approach to improving fertility outcomes for patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Acupuncture helps regulate hormonal imbalances often as...
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13:31
How to overcome male factor infertility.
Male factor infertility is a common challenge, often caused by issues such as low sperm count, poor motility, abnormal morphology, or oxidative stress damaging sperm quality. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been shown to significantly impr...
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29:30
How You can Improve IVF Outcomes for Greater Success.
Welcome to our podcast on enhancing fertility through integrative approaches! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of acupuncture and herbal medicine and their potential to improve IVF outcomes.Recent research has shed light o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Why IVF often fails and what you can do to increase the odds of success.
The Berkley Center Approach At The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness, in New York City, we've developed a comprehensive approach to fertility care that integrates the best of Eastern and Western medicine. Our methodolog...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:46
Like Good Sperm?
Learn how acupuncture and herbal medicine can improve sperm count, motility, and morphology and reduce sperm DNA fragmentation. Male factor infertility can be successfully treated.
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13:17
Listen to what happens when an IVF clinic includes acupuncture and nutrition into their protocols.
Welcome to our podcast, where we explore how modern fertility treatments and traditional wellness practices come together to create powerful results. Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of integrative fertility care, focusing on how ...
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