Men's Health

Treatment Plans for Men

We use treatment protocols that are primarily evidence based, supplemented with thousands of years of empirical science, to bring the best of the east and west into the effective optimizing & treatment of male reproductive health issues.

These treatments have shown an increase in sperm motility and count, and a decrease in abnormal forms, as well as marked improvement in erectile function, libido, and prostate related issues such as pain or urinary problems.

Men's Fertility & Virility Treatment Plans

Treatment duration: 6 weeks to 3 months

Option #1 - Acupuncture & Herbs
Acupuncture: Two times per week for six weeks, or one time per week for 3 months.
Chinese Herbs: 12 weeks
Diet: some basic dietary principles will be discussed.  A cleanse may be recommended.
Supplements: Pro EPA (fish oil), CoQ10, Multivitamin, ACES Plus Sisu (antioxidant formula), Cordyceps, Fertile Aid for men, L-arginine, Nettle root, folic acid, & Zinc.
Exercise: Cardio (run, swim, hike, elliptical, etc) 30 minutes 2-3x/wk, Weights 3x/wk (moderate-heavy), 10 minutes daily relaxation

Option #2 - Acupuncture only
Acupuncture: same as above
Diet: same as above
Supplements: same as above
Exercise: same as above

Option #3 - Herbs only
Chinese Herbs: same as above
Diet: same as above
Supplements: same as above
Exercise: same as above

Men's IVF/ICSI Treatment Plan

Treatment duration: 6 weeks (prior to IVF)

Acupuncture treatment: two times per week
Diet: some basic dietary principles will be discussed Acubalance Fertility Diet
Supplements: Pro EPA (fish oil), CoQ10, Multivitamin, ACES Plus Sisu (antioxidantformula), Cordyceps, Fertile Aid for men, L-arginine, Nettle root,folic acid, & Zinc.
Exercise: Cardio (run, swim, hike, elliptical, etc) 30 minutes 2-3x/wk, Weights 3x/wk (moderate-heavy), 10 minutes daily relaxation

A recent meta-analyses published in the British Medical Journal found that for patients undergoing IVF, acupuncture increased the odds of a live birth by 65 %. At the same time there are some studies showing no benefit to acupuncture and IVF. In the unsuccessful trials the acupuncture was not given according to the protocol set out in the successful studies.

Therefore it is important in selecting an acupuncturist that you find someone with specialized training in Chinese reproductive medicine and experience in the proper application of IVF protocols.

At Acubalance our practitioners have advanced training in Chinese reproductive medicine and experience with IVF protocols. We are proud to be the first clinic in Western Canada to have practitioners certified by the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (www.aborm.org).

Prostate Treatment Plans

Treatment duration: 3 months

Option #1 - Acupuncture & Herbs
Acupuncture: Two times per week for six weeks, or one time per week for 3 months.
Chinese Herbs: 12 weeks
Diet: some basic dietary principles will be discussed.  A cleanse may be recommended.
Supplements: Pro EPA (fish oil)
Exercise: Cardio (run, swim, hike, elliptical, etc) 30 minutes 2-3x/wk, Weights 3x/wk (moderate-heavy), 10 minutes daily relaxation

Option #2 - Acupuncture only
Acupuncture: same as above
Diet: same as above
Supplements: same as above
Exercise: same as above

Option #3 - Herbs only
Chinese Herbs: same as above
Diet: same as above
Supplements: same as above
Exercise: same as above

Many medical plans cover all or partial costs for acupuncture treatment . Please check with your provider