92. Acupuncture for Fertility with Dr. Rebecca Sand

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Acupuncture can be an amazing tool to improve hormones and optimize fertility and on today’s show I have Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rebecca Sand, to share all about this healing modality. Needles thinner than a strand of hair (really!) can be a powerful tool in your healing toolbox! Tune in to hear how!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Rebecca’s unique journey to naturopathic medicine

  • What is Acupuncture

  • Most common conditions seen in her practice

  • How to work with people who have a fear of needles

  • How Acupuncture can help women with PCOS

  • How Acupuncture can help women improve their fertility

  • What is the Chinese healing modality, Moxa

  • How Acupuncture can help with regular periods and ovulation

  • How long does it take to see changes with Acupuncture

  • How often do you have to go to Acupuncture if you are trying to conceive

  • Acupuncture for men

  • Pregnancy and postpartum care with Acupuncture

  • Symptoms of PCOS that can be improved with Acupuncture

  • Facial Acupuncture compared to Botox

  • Acupuncture in pediatrics

  • Misconceptions of Acupuncture

  • Acupuncture in the hospitals

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All about Rebecca:

Dr. Rebecca Sand is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon. She completed her post-graduate training integrative gastroenterology, reproductive health, and fertility and specializes in conditions of the microbiome, hormone systems, and the gut-brain axis. Additionally, she spent over 10 years studying with traditional healers in Tibet, China, India, and Polynesia and worked in genetics laboratories in the US and China.

Rooted in both Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Sand is committed to improving healthcare for her patients. She advocates for inclusiveness and equity in medicine, including culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and size, gender, and identity-affirming care.

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To learn more, visit www.drrebeccasand.com

And check out her podcast, The Turd Nerds at

Podcast | Dr. Rebecca Sand

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