Treatment Overview

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The Laurus Naturale` Fertility Program is a unique, non-invasive and drug-free treatment aimed at enhancing reproductive function using alternative and complementary healing therapies.

The Laurus Naturale` Fertility Program is based on the following main features:

A holistic assessment and evaluation, based upon medical and complementary healing principles and criteria, is done at the initial consultation. It takes approximately 1 1/4 hour to perform and may include analysing and interpreting previous test results.The main objective is to determine the underlying factors relating to the condition (eg what caused the fibroids, cysts, endometriosis etc) and as such establish the meridian imbalance. Specific treatment will thus be aimed at reversing the disease state and restoring the meridian balance, and as such prevent recurring of the condition.

Therapeutic Reflexology is a system of evaluation & assessment, treatment and monitoring based on the theory  that there are reflexes in the feet that corresponds to glands, organs and systems in the body. By stimulating or calming the appropriate reflexes by precise finger pressure techniques, a practitioner is able to bring about a state of homeostasis (balance) in the corresponding gland, organ or system. A qualified and highly experienced therapeutic reflexologist is able to interpret cues on the feet and relate it to your symptoms and establish the underlying cause of your condition. Once a "congested" reflex is identified, the practitioner will try and find other reflexes, further information, signs and symptoms that relate to this organ and system imbalance. As regards infertility, the primary reflexes involved in reproduction is concentrated around the ankle areas of both feet. These include the ovary reflexes (on the outside), the uterus reflexes (on the inside) and the fallopian tubes reflexes (which extends from the inner ankle across the foot to the outer ankle bone). Other connected reflexes such as the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals and thyroid are also examined to determine the point, level and severity of the imbalance. This will also be linked up with the test results that your medical doctor has ordered. The treatment protocol to restore homeostasis may include, dietary modifications (eg in insulin resistance as in PCOS), exercise and a patient-specific reflexology treatment as well as other miscellaneous measures to enhance fertility and maintain a pregnancy.

APS Therapy is a micro elecrical therapy (MET), which simulates the natural nerve impulse, the action potential. The action potential is an important signal in the body and many body processes depend on this signal. Besides stimulating the tissue with the APS signal for improved electrical conduction, it also improves the blood circulation and oxygen supply to the particular tissue or organ.
Additionally, a high concentration of ATP is generated. The increase of ATP after APS treatment is about 5 to 8 times more than usual. ATP ( Adenosine Triphosphate) is responsible for the transport of energy in the human body. By placing the electrodes on strategic points, we are able to improve pelvic circulation, stimulate ovulation, enhance the H-P-O axis, and counteract resistant ovaries, and thus improve a woman's fertility status. The treatment is incorporated at key stages during the patient's menstrual cycle.

              Bioptron Compact III

BIOPTRON Light Therapy System is approved as a medical device according to the Directive 93/42/EEC

The BIOPTRON Light Therapy System is a worldwide patented light therapy medical device with a specific optical unit emitting light that is similar to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum produced naturally by the sun but with no UV radiation.

BIOPTRON Light Therapy can be used both as a complementary treatment to support conventional medical methods and as monotherapy for certain indications.

BIOPTRON Light Therapy can:
► Improve microcirculation
► Reinforce the human defence system
► Stimulate regenerative and reparative processes of the entire organism
► Promote wound healing
► Relieve pain or decrease its intensity
 
The outstanding characteristics of BIOPTRON Light enable the light to penetrate not only the skin but also the underlying tissues. Thus the positive effect of BIOPTRON Light is not limited to the treated skin area but also has a beneficial effect on the entire organism.

BIOPTRON Light has biostimulative effects: when applied to the skin, it stimulates light-sensitive intracellular structures and molecules. This initiates cellular chain reactions and triggers so-called secondary responses, which are not only limited to the treated skin area, but can involve the whole body.

Our practice applies the basic principles of Bioptron Light, in conjunction with other therapies and medications to assist with the treatment of cysts and PCOS, fibroids and endometriosis.          

The medications that we recommend and use are completely natural and herbal. As no system of healing has a 100% effective remedy for every ailment, our practice uses the best, most effective and safest treatments from western herbal, chinese herbal, homeopathic and tibb medicines. Most of the these medicines are backed up by reputable studies, in the country of their origin, and which have been allocated registration numbers by the MCC (Medicines Control Council of SA). The combination of medications are used judiciously and appropriately as required during each phase of treatment. A special blend of therapeutic oils are used for topical application to the abdomen to encourage blood circulation, hormonal balance and inducing a state of relaxation in the pelvic organs.

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Eating the correct foods and avoiding harmful food combinations are essential in creating a reproductive environment that is functioning optimally, is nutritionally balanced, and one that has the correct pH balance. Acidic foods should be avoided as it can render an endometrium that is not suitable for implantation. Green, leafy and cruciferous vegetables contain high concentration of folic acid and other B-vitamins and should be consumed without restriction. Where any symptoms of nutritional deficiencies exist, specific dietary recommendations will be made, in addition to advising on vitamin and mineral supplementation.

Patients are encouraged to follow a prescribed deep breathing and exercise program. The main objective of this program is to improve pelvic circulation and increase blood and oxygen flow to the reproductive organs such as the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes. The de-stressing benefits of exercise and intense relaxation achieved through deep, efficient breathing is well known from numerous clinical studies. The uniqueness of the exercise program and its specificity is that its aim is to restore the meridian imbalance associated with the indvidual`s cause of infertility. This portion of the program is especially helpful for those patients that are highly stressed and presents with poor pelvic circulation. These patients will also be prescribed a specific blend of topical oil to be applied to pelvic area after the exercise regimen to maintain and prolong the benefits achieved by this exercise regimen. Its aim is to facilitate implantation and to maintain the pregnancy.

A vital component in ensuring that conception can occur is to predict when ovulation is more likely to occur or has taken place. This can be determined relatively accurately in advance, at the time, and even after the event. However, more important, is to ascertain how efficient the ovulation really was, and if it really occurred according to any of the methods that can predict ovulation.

In predicting and determining when ovulation is more likrly to occur or has occurred, the patient is taught to look for signs of ovulation such as fertile mucous, mittelschermz, and interpretation of basal body temperature (BBT) charts and ovulation predictor kits (OPK). The significance of understanding and interpreting pre- and ovulatory period is to accurately determine the timing of intercourse to effect fertilisation. Defects in the ovulation process or false indicators can also be determined using a combination of above methods. How often have couples "mis-timed" their intercouse resulting in disappointed because of miscalculation of the woman's fertile period? However, the biggest misinterpretation has come from D21 progesterone tests which may indicate that the patient does not ovulate, where in fact there may have been delayed ovulation!

Our practice provides a holistic approach to enhance a woman`s or man's fertility status. The correct advice and recommendations to improve one`s fertility, and having knowledge of what conditions and activities reduce one' fertility is an integral part on the success of any fertility treatment. We look beyond the normal conditions and reasons as mentioned by your doctor, but will stun you with your everyday wrong doings or conditions that have affected your fertility without you knowing.

Some examples are included here:

1. Cold feet is an early sign that the woman will have a problem conceiving. This can be seen in implantation failure (esp with IVF/AI) or resulting in miscarriage. In this scenario, the administration of progesterone supplementation is ineffective to save the pregnancy.

2. Tight fitting waist-belts can reduce your fertility by restricting blood flow to your pelvic region

3. High heel shoes and tight shoe straps (around the ankes) can have a direct effect on your fertility.

4. Timed-intercourse is more than just being intimate during the fertile days of the cycle... a specified time range (as per one's imbalance) is as critical for it to be successful.

The above may sound like "old wives tales", but it is based on sound holistic principles. Our practice have consistently proven that fertility can be restored naturally and the rate of IVF/AI success can be dramatically improved by making subtle changes. It is sad to see how much money couples have spent on unsuccessful fertility treatments, where simple changes could have resulted in conception. Our success speaks for itself where patients have previously struggled for between 7-11 years to fall pregnant, and then fall pregnant naturally, sometimes within 3 months on our program.

 

Laurus Naturale`.... for a happy ending! 

 

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