A Preganncy Rebuttal

As you might recall, I posted about a tiny little story that said acupuncture couldn't help women get pregnant.  There were no sources or proof for this allegation.,  But as you know we now seem to live in a world where proof lies in the loudest voice not in actual scientific data.  How very sad for all of us.

But low and behold, I find this little nugget and I find a smidgen of faith in the world again.

Yes, Herbal Medicine can help women achieve pregnancy
Far from hindering IVF, complementary treatment often improve fertility, says Emma Ferrant.
I read with dismay your article on herbal medicine, which could unnecessarily discourage women from seeking such treatment for fertility problems (Herbal remedies 'may hinder IVF treatment', July 5)."Infertile women who supplement their fertility treatment with alternative medicines may be harming their chances of becoming pregnant," you reported. A year-long study "found that those who turned to complementary therapies ... while having IVF treatment were at least 30% less likely to become pregnant than women who did not." You didn't mention, though, that there is a body of research evidence to contradict this study.

Happy Reading!
Amy, Editor
Community Newsletter

Comments

[Nancy Winlove-Smith]

This article has had a very real impact on young women. I belong to the Professional group of the Ontario Herbalist Association and I am a Certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncturist. A client currently under treatment has stopped after being bombarded with references to this "little study" I don't know what agenda is being pursued here but there is now a young women being injected with drugs, hormones and subject to a VERY invasive procedure.
I wish her well, however I fear her health will be compromised.
Nancy Winlove-Smith
Contemporary Herbalist and Acupuncturist

[Amy]

I understand Nancy and it really upsets me that one little lie completely unable to stand on it's own two feet can totally disrupt all the good work this community has been doing. Guess we're still living in the BLTC (better living through chemicals) age, eh?

Thanks for the comment. Glad to know that we're not all taken in by one unsubstantiated bit of undermining.

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