In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m thrilled to welcome Anne Matthews, a renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and the founder of Energy Tree Studios in Toronto. We’re diving into an important topic: endometriosis. This pro-inflammatory condition can significantly impact fertility, and Anne shares how acupuncture can play a role in supporting immune function and improving fertility outcomes.  What I love is that Anne does an amazing job of explaining the science behind the immune challenges linked to endometriosis, and she's sharing some recent studies that offer new ideas about how acupuncture can help manage endometriosis. We talk about the roles of cytokines and macrophages, and she highlights how personalized diet plans and exercise routines can make a big difference for fertility patients. In this episode, we cover: Understanding endometriosis: What it is, how it affects fertility, and its connection to immune challenges like cytokines and macrophages. The role of acupuncture: How it supports immune function and improves fertility outcomes for those with endometriosis. Personalized approaches: Tailoring diet plans and exercise routines to manage endometriosis and boost overall health. Inspiring success stories: How a patient with severe endometriosis achieved her dream of becoming a mother through a multidisciplinary approach. Empowering tools for healing: How holistic practices, like vision boards and integrative care, can support your fertility journey. Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Read the full show notes on my website: https://www.draimee.org/endometriosis-acupuncture-and-improving-immune-function-with-anne-matthews You can find Anne Matthew here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energytreeanne/ "Trying to be Positive" podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trying-to-be-positive-with-anne-matthews/id1732926093   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates