Chicago Holistic Health & Fertility
Holistic Care for Fertility, Pregnancy and Family Health
Holistic care for family health and fertility should be highly personal, compassionate, and customized to meet the unique needs and complex challenges of each patient. Founded in 2002, Pulling Down the Moon recognizes the stress and emotional turmoil and fatigue that can come with infertility as well as your day to day health. We are physician-supported and committed to evidence-based practices, which have gained national recognition including being:
- Among the first multidisciplinary, Holistic practices dedicated to Fertility and Pregnancy
- Nationally recognized Massage and Yoga programs
- Featured in National Publications & News Sources including the New York Times, Fox and WGN
- Doctor-Approved, offering patient education and training for OB and RE practices across the country
We offer various services for Fertility, Pregnancy and Family Health including:
- Acupuncture
- Yoga
- Nutrition ART Prep/Recovery Program
- Nutritional Supplements
- Fertility Enhancing Massage ™
- CocoonCare™ Prenatal Yoga/Fitness & Coaching
To discover the benefits of our Holistic Health services for yourself, or to ask any questions about our center, call (312) 321-0004.
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Fish Oil Supplementation to Improve Male Fertility
By Robin Miller RDN Studies suggest that infertility affects approximately 15% of all couples, and although conventional wisdom suggests that infertility is a female issue, the reality is approximately 40% to 50% of fertility issues are due to male factors. Much research suggests that a healthy diet rich in certain nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty […]
Setting Goals vs. Resolutions
By Robin Miller, RDN The beginning of a New Year is often synonymous for many with starting fresh, creating new goals and resolutions. In talking with family members, friends and clients it seems there is a common theme around goals and resolutions revolving around health and fitness whether it be healthy eating, cooking more and […]
Ride the Roller Coaster
by Alece Demaray, RYT 500 + CPYT New Year’s goal setting is tough when your goal (BABY!) is not in your control. No matter the timeline you allot yourself or how hard you work to make it happen, it may or may not come to fruition. As a goal driven woman, that is heartbreaking to […]
Nutrition Goal Setting in 2020
By Margaret Eich, MS, RDN The New Year always feels like a fresh start, and it’s a time of transition where it makes sense to reflect on the previous year and set goals for the coming year. New Year’s resolutions around health and fitness tend to get a bad rap, because people often have a […]
90-Day Prep? Start Here!
by Cathy McCauley, LMT Whether getting pregnant naturally or using some form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) like IVF, fertility clients come to Pulling Down the Moon because they want to increase their chances of fertility success. I often see clients have better success after a 90-day prep. Because the cycle of an egg is […]
Choline: An Update on a Vital Fertility and Pregnancy Nutrient
By Margaret Eich, MS, RDN Choline is little talked about essential nutrient for fertility and pregnancy. It is not technically considered a vitamin, as our bodies can synthesize choline though not enough to meet our daily needs. Choline is a major component of all cell membranes and is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which […]