Kidney stones, or calculi, are hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidneys. 35,000 Americans a year suffer from kidney stones. While they are usually painless, when larger stones dislodge and enter the urinary tract they can cause symptoms such as: Severe pain in the back, belly, or groin Bleeding Urinary blockage Discolored urine Nausea and/or vomiting There are four types of kidney stones formed by different crystals in the kidneys, and before treatment the stone typ

6 million women in the United States have difficulty getting or remaining pregnant, according to the Center for Disease Control. Many of these women may try expensive fertilization techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer to become pregnant. However, in order for these and other treatments to be successful, we must first change the conditions inside of the body that are making pregnancy difficult. With Chinese herbal medicine, we work with the natural