As the world wakes up from winter, spring energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encourages growth, renewal, and emotional movement. In TCM, spring corresponds to the Liver and Gallbladder, which govern the smooth flow of Qi (energy), emotional clarity, and detoxification.
This is the time to eat lighter, greener, and cleaner—with dishes that support Liver Qi, clear stagnation, and refresh the spirit. Below you'll find 24 healing recipes (12 Eastern-inspired, 12 Western-accessible) for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and even refreshing cocktails/mocktails to bring balance and vitality into your spring.
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If you’ve been told you need the Microdose Lupron Flare Protocol for IVF, you’re likely dealing with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), poor response to stimulation, or advanced maternal age. This protocol is designed to give your body a boost of natural follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) before adding injectable medications.
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If you’re undergoing IVF, you’ve likely heard of GnRH antagonists like Cetrotide (cetrorelix) and Ganirelix (ganirelix acetate). These medications are essential in many ovarian stimulation protocols, preventing premature ovulation so that eggs can be retrieved at the ideal time.
But what most people don’t realize is that these medications don’t work equally well for everyone. In fact, if you have diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), a higher BMI, or certain hormone imbalances, your IVF protocol may need more than just medications—it may require a holistic approach to optimize your fertility.
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When it comes to fertility medications like Gonal-F (follitropin alfa) and Follistim (follitropin beta), clinical trials often exclude women with endometriosis, PCOS, or those over 35—exactly the women who may need these treatments most. If you’re navigating IVF with these conditions, your fertility journey demands a more personalized, comprehensive approach that goes beyond standard dosing guidelines.
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If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably been told to track ovulation, use ovulation predictor kits (OPKs), and time intercourse perfectly to boost your chances of getting pregnant.
Or maybe your doctor even prescribed Clomid, Letrozole, or a trigger shot to help you ovulate—and you were told to have sex at just the right time to maximize success.
Sounds like a solid plan, right?
Unfortunately, the science says otherwise—and for most couples, timed intercourse (even with fertility meds) is just a frustrating, low-success strategy.
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