Clinical Insights
from Dr. Adams
Evidence-based perspectives on acupuncture, hormonal health, pain management, fertility, and burnout recovery.
Finding a Fertility Acupuncturist in Newport Beach: What to Look For
Not all acupuncturists are equally prepared to support fertility care. Here's what to assess when choosing a practitioner for IVF or IUI support.
Male Fertility and Acupuncture: An Often-Overlooked Approach
Male factor infertility is involved in roughly 40–50% of cases. Acupuncture's effects on sperm morphology, motility, and DNA fragmentation.
Gua Sha: What It Actually Is (and Why the Tool You Bought on Instagram Isn't the Same Thing)
Clinical gua sha is a medical intervention. Consumer gua sha is skincare. The difference matters — especially for inflammation and fascial health.
How Acupuncture Supports IVF and IUI Outcomes
A review of the clinical evidence for acupuncture timing around embryo transfer, follicular development, and uterine lining optimization.
Acupuncture for Fertility: What to Expect
A practical guide for patients starting fertility acupuncture — what the intake looks like, how many sessions to expect, and how it integrates with Western treatment.
Acupuncture for Detox Support: A Natural Way to Cleanse, Heal, and Restore Balance
How acupuncture supports the body's natural detoxification pathways — liver function, lymphatic flow, and nervous system regulation.
Why More Orthopedic Specialists Recommend Acupuncture for Pain Management
The evidence base for acupuncture in orthopedic care has grown significantly. What mainstream medicine now says about needling for musculoskeletal pain.
Balancing Mind and Body: Acupuncture for Women's Health and Holistic Well-Being
Acupuncture's role across the female health spectrum — from menstrual regulation and fertility to perimenopause and beyond.
How Acupuncture Enhances Mitochondrial Health for Energy, Vitality & Hormone Balance
Emerging research connects acupuncture to mitochondrial biogenesis, ATP production, and the energy deficit at the root of burnout and hormonal disruption.
Why Your Morning Energy Slump Isn't Just About Sleep — The Role of Cortisol, Acupuncture, and the HPA Axis
Morning fatigue that sleep doesn't fix is a cortisol and HPA axis problem. How acupuncture recalibrates the hormonal rhythm that governs your daily energy.
Adrenal Fatigue: Myth or Misunderstood? How Acupuncture Helps Restore Energy and Resilience
The medical establishment debates the term. The patients are undeniably suffering. What's actually happening physiologically — and how acupuncture addresses it.
The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress in Men — And How Acupuncture Helps Restore Resilience
Chronic stress in men manifests as cortisol dysregulation, testosterone suppression, sleep disruption, and metabolic dysfunction. A clinical overview.