Category Archives: Integrative Medicine

The Essence of Holistic Medicine

Having just returned from the International Women’s Health Seminar in Costa Rica, I feel compelled to share my experience with you. We discussed the heart of Oriental and Integrative Medicine–addressing the individual patient’s constitution in conjunction with treating disease manifestations and symptoms. For me, this seminar was very inspiring as it married several key concepts [...]

The Link Between Physical and Emotional Pain

Chinese Medical theory holds that the body is not separate from the mind. Thus, emotional and psychological pain is treated no differently than physical pain. Prolonged physical pain can make someone depressed, while emotional turmoil can manifest physically.
The first time I saw this clearly was when I was a Masters student. I had a patient with wrist [...]

Acupuncture & Cancer Treatment

I am frequently asked by patients if I treat cancer. Often, they are looking for help for a famly memeber or friend who has been receintly diagnosed. In California, licensed acupuncturists are not allowed under our scope of practice to treat cancer. HOWEVER, there there are several ways that acupuncture can help patients who are [...]

Acupuncture & IVF–Increase Your Chances of Success

I just got back from teaching Chinese Medicine and IVF–East-West Synergy in Yo San University’s Doctoral of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program. The class focused on helping women (and men) have a successful IVF cycle with Chinese medicine. It also included a synopsis of current research, some of which is so powerful I feel [...]

Dr. Rozenn Teaching in Groundbreaking Doctoral Program

Since the publication of the first research trials demonstrating dramatically higher pregnancy rates when acupuncture is combined with in-vitro fertilization almost a decade ago, the demand for highly trained Chinese medicine practitioners in the field of reproductive medicine has drastically escalated. Unfortunately, the demand for fertility specialists has outpaced the training….until now. A new era [...]

Constipation, Diarrhea & Stomach Pain, Oh My!

 

Do you have abdominal pain, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea and fatigue?  You are not alone! Digestive problems are incredibly common.  Unfortunately, many people suffering from these symptoms:

Excerpt from Practical Fertility

Infertility and Miscarriage

By definition, those who have suffered a miscarriage are not infertile, although up to one third of these couples have faced fertility challenges before conceiving. It can be easy for fertility specialists and prospective parents to place so much attention and emphasis on getting pregnant that they loose perspective of what is important: [...]

Excerpt from Practical Fertility

 
Below is an excerpt from my book, Practical Fertility.

 
 

Thyroid Questions and Answers
 
So far we’ve talked about the pituitary, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and of course the UTERUS in regards to fertility, but what about that unsung hero, the thyroid? The thyroid gland

Dr. Rozenn Joins the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine

 Dr. Rozenn is the only board certified specialist in Oriental Reproductive Medicine in Santa Cruz county!

 
According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, approximately 3 million couples in the United States are unable to conceive after one year of trying. The diagnosis of infertility is usually given to couples who have been attempting to conceive [...]

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Infectious Disease

The following is an excerpt from an article written by one of the field’s leading researchers and herbal manufacturers. I have been to many of Dr. Chen’s workshops and have found his information on herb-drug side effects and herbal alternatives to drugs invaluable. I have prescribed many of his formulas to my patients with excellent results. I even witnessed [...]