Renew Natural Health

12/11/2025

𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗫𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 - 𝗖𝗼𝗤𝟭𝟬
Antioxidant therapy such as CoQ10 has been shown to be helpful for both male and fertility. New research shows that the therapeutic dose needed to produce clinical results is different depending on your body’s need for antioxidants.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Our bodies need enough antioxidants to offset biological stress but research is starting to show more antioxidants is not necessarily better. Our bodies need just the right amount. S***m appear to be more sensitive than eggs to taking too many antioxidants.

Important conclusions that I drew from reading this research:
• If you can afford the cost you should test.
• Women with fertility issues and normal ovarian reserve may see the benefits of CoQ10 supplementation at a lower dose of 200 mg per day
• Women over 35 or with premature ovarian insufficiency should consider 200 mg CoQ10 3x per day for 60 days for a positive effect on egg health and longevity.
• In many research studies CoQ10 shows improved results when CoQ10 is combined with other antioxidants such as Vitamin E, melatonin, and acupuncture treatment.
• Other risk factors such as smoking, blood sugar issues, environmental toxicity and more may increase your need for antioxidants.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺!

Reference:
Jiang, Y., Han, Y., Qiao, P., & Ren, F. (2025). Exploring the protective effects of coenzyme Q10 on female fertility. Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 13, 1633166.

12/09/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 | 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦
The end of 2026 is almost here! 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀? These funds will expire if not used by the end of the year.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? We have packages for acupuncture and acupuncture with bodywork available (includes visceral manipulation, Arvigo Mayan abdominal therapy, craniosacral therapy, cupping and more).

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Our office will be closed December 24-26 and December 31st to January 2nd. Remember to schedule ahead of time and request refills well in advance.

12/05/2025

𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬
Have you ever felt that your body didn’t really recover from being sick or it took weeks to months to truly recover? This post is for you! Feel stronger and improve your energy so you can be a better influence in your world.

𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘆:
> clearing the body of unresolved immune activity with anti-viral and anti-inflammatory herbal medicine
> using herbs that help physical structures resolve. Viruses can cause cellular damage in the brain, the heart, the lungs, the gastrointestinal tract, and can create inflammation that can linger for months to years.
> supplying essential nutrients that are important to immune and cellular function
> using gastrointestinal healing protocols to help the body ultimately recover and have a better regulated immune system in the future.

If you are struggling with something similar, I hope to see you in my office or on telemedicine and start your journey to recovery.

12/03/2025

𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 | 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗢 𝗪𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥?
I've been treating quite a bit of immune system dysfunction, recently. Months after being sick, I have patients complaining of racing heart rate (tachycardia), gastrointestinal discomfort, and/ or shortness of breath. They have been checked out by numerous conventional doctors and Western treatment who have no solution to their health issues.
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭:Use custom Chinese Herbal Medicine to clear out the remaining viral activity and restore function to the appropriate body system. The result? Increasing energy, less problems with breathing, no racing heart, and less tummy pain.
I usually use other nutritional supplements along with the herbal medicine but Chinese Herbal Medicine is the key to resolving severe conditions.
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮: Gastrointestinal stool testing for immunity
Inflammatory compounds and antibodies floating around your body can cause an dysfunctional immune system. A gastrointestinal healing protocol is essential to helping your body develop a regulated immune system.
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯: Move on to working on their other health issues. At this point many patients already find they have more energy then in months or years!

𝘚𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴.

12/01/2025

𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬
Lately I have been treating quite a bit of immune system dysfunction. Patients have been coming into my clinic with the ultimate goal or trying to conceive or regaining their energy. Months after being sick, I have patients complaining of racing heart rate (tachycardia), gastrointestinal discomfort, and/ or shortness of breath. They have been checked out by numerous conventional doctors and Western treatment who have no solution to their health issues.

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

11/26/2025

𝗬𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗜 𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!
I recommend only eating to 80% full but this can be challenging if you find yourself at a Thanksgiving feast.

I highly recommend not overeating. You can also try the strategy of filling up on non-starchy vegetables first such as green beans, Brussel spouts and leafy greens like salad.

When that fails you may want to have a version of the Chinese Herbal formula Bao He Wan on hand. This formula helps when food feels like it is stuck in your stomach and you are not quite digesting.

If you are a current patient of Dr. Alicia Masiulis, DACCHM, LAc you can schedule a short 30 minute appointment to discuss digestive support supplements. If you are new to our office you can schedule a new patient appointment here: https://renewnaturalhealth.com/



Comic by Scott Nickel

11/24/2025

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨! 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺.
"I saw Alicia for about a year and had a wonderful experience as her patient. She helped me regulate my cycles to get pregnant and then provided me treatments throughout pregnancy to support and maintain a healthy pregnancy. She always took the time to talk through how I was feeling and went the extra mile in giving guidance and advice on anything I needed. I always felt great after my treatments and am grateful to have found such a talented and thoughtful practitioner! "
-KE

11/20/2025

𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Many of the foods eaten in traditional Thanksgiving dinner are foods that are considered nourishing and supportive to the digestive system in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This includes turkey and sweet potatoes especially. If mushrooms are included in the meal they can be supportive to your immune system.

If you are concerned about overeating or eating too many carbs you can eat non-starchy vegetables first. Non-starchy vegetables that are often eaten on Thanksgiving include: green beans, Brussel spouts, and leafy greens such as salad.

My favorite Thanksgiving Brussel sprout recipe is from Half Baked Harvest - if you can tolerate some raw veggies. You can omit the dairy if you are sensitive or the bacon if you are vegetarian.

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: I will be out of the office Wednesday, November 26-30. If you need refills for your herbal formulas or supplements I recommend contacting me well ahead, for best response time!. Think ahead for the Christmas holiday, too!

This shredded brussels sprout bacon salad has quickly become one of my favorites. It's quick, festive, and so delicious. Shredded brussels sprouts, nutty manchego cheese, toasted hazelnuts, and juicy pomegranates, all tossed with a warm cider vinaigrette that's sweet and tangy. Every bite is burstin...

11/18/2025

𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗦
What is a gastrointestinal healing protocol? A gastrointestinal healing protocol is using supplements, herbal medicine and diet to heal your gastrointestinal tract and resolve inflammatory factors that may be affecting the rest of your health.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
> If you have organisms in your digestive tract that are causing inflammation or gas and bloating.
> How well can you digest fat?
> The function of your digestive enzymes
> Local immune response in the digestive tract
> Information about estrogen detoxification

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹?
> To resolve digestive issues such as gas and bloating
> To improve nutrient absorption
> To decrease your body's inflammatory load
> To improve fertility
> To improve blood sugar regulation

Schedule a new patient appointment with me online, so I can help!

11/14/2025

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗕 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬? 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗦
You could just use the inter web technologies to tell you what supplements and herbs to take. No. TEST NOT GUESS.

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴:
> Inflammatory factors that you do not realize are present. Don't let these factors use up the antioxidants your eggs need.
> Hidden insulin resistance or low/ high blood sugar levels. Your eggs need to correct fuel to develop. This nutrient bath may be different for different people.
> Genetic ability to process toxins and support DNA replication. Some people need higher nutrients than others to deal with even a mild level of toxic exposure.

The Inter Web and AI technology often give false or even dangerous information.

I am a board certified fertility expert with experience in using research based methods from dietary therapy, supplements, acupuncture and herbal medicine to create custom health protocols.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲: https://renewnaturalhealth.com/

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘣 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶?

11/12/2025

𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜-𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘 (𝗔𝗠𝗛)
Can supplements and herbal medicine help improve my AMH level? Is improving my AMH level important to improving my chances of getting pregnant?

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) can indicate ovarian reserve and can be important for fertility decision making.

A low AMH does not mean that you cannot get pregnant with or without assisted reproductive technology.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗲𝗴𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
We are born with all the eggs that we will have for our entire lives but those egg follicles still need to develop. Research has shown that this is a process that is very dependent on mitochondrial health. Any type of inflammation in the body will use up antioxidants that your body uses to neutralize the free radicals that are produced when your body makes ATP to power your mitochondria.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼:
> Add antioxidant nutrients and nourishing food to support your eggs.
> Resolve sources of inflammation that are using up your antioxidants:
Work on your microbiome and digestive health using a functional medicine stool test.
>Check in on your toxic environmental exposure. This may include mold, heavy metals in fish, chemicals at home or work, or even recreational alcohol and drug use.
> Check your body's genetic ability to process toxins. Some people need higher nutrients than others to deal with even a mild level of toxic exposure.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://renewnaturalhealth.com/

11/10/2025

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗚𝗚 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗧, 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗕 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗲𝗴𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
We are born with all the eggs that we will have for our entire lives but those egg follicles still need to develop. Research has shown that this is a process that is very dependent on mitochondrial health. Any type of inflammation in the body will use up antioxidants that your body uses to neutralize the free radicals that are produced when your body makes ATP to power your mitochondria.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼:
> Add antioxidant nutrients and nourishing food to support your eggs.

> Resolve sources of inflammation that are using up your antioxidants:
Use a gastrointestinal healing protocol to work on your microbiome and digestive health using a functional medicine stool test.

> Check in on your toxic environmental exposure. This may include mold, heavy metals in fish, chemicals at home or work, or even recreational alcohol and drug use.

> Check your body's genetic ability to process toxins. Some people need higher nutrients than others to deal with even a mild level of toxic exposure.

I am Dr. Alicia Masiulis, DACCHM, L.Ac - a board certified fertility expert with experience in using research based methods from dietary therapy, supplements, acupuncture and herbal medicine to create custom health protocols.

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https://peninsulaintegrative.com/2025/08/18/5-tips-to-improve-your-fertility/

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