Osteopathy is a branch of medicinal practice that concerns itself with the bony structure of the body and how it works.  A good basic structure helps to keep the body healthy.  A problem with the framework affects the other systems as well.  Cranial osteopathy deals with the skull and spine.

An osteopathic doctor doesn’t just look at what is wrong with you in specifics.  Their job is to restore the body to a state of overall health.  This means not only looking at what symptoms you present with but also the body as a whole to see what is going on in other places.

Cranial osteopathy deals with the entire bodyís bony framework through the head and spine.  The approach of cranial osteopathy is to release stress and built-up tensions from the body, and that process includes the head.  There are other branches of osteopathy such as pediatrics and sports medicine, but starting with the head helps to heal the entire body.

If you have ever had a cranial sacral massage, then you have touched on some of the basic principles of cranial osteopathy.  The massage focuses on the head and the spinal cord as a way of releasing toxins from the body that may have built up over time.  Headaches and TMJ can be relieved with cranial sacral massage techniques.

A cranial osteopath is taught to notice the subtle rhythms that vibrate throughout the human body.  It is like you are tuned to your own frequency.  By touching the head, they can feel for changes in that cranial rhythm within the skull.  This rhythm has a certain feel when the body is healthy and a different feel when it is not.  A trained cranial osteopath can detect changes and then work to correct them.

At least half of the time, the cause of infertility is due to unforeseen conditions.  When it comes to the female reproductive system, infertility could have more than a dozen root causes.  Keep reading to find out some reasons for female infertility.

We’d like to think that our inside is as beautiful as our outside, but that’s not necessarily so.  When it comes to female infertility, the plumbing could be the source of the problem.  As a female, there are several reasons for infertility:

* Fibroid
* Ovulation issues
* Endometriosis
* Ectopic pregnancy
* Age
* Health
* STDs

Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterine muscle.  They can resemble bumps on the uterus or one can be as large as the uterus itself.  A surgical procedure called a myomectomy can be performed to cut the fibroids out of the myometrium.  Fibroids can make it hard for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterine wall.

Ovulation is the process by which an egg is released each month for potential pregnancy.  The ovaries release an egg and it travels through the fallopian tubes to the uterus.  Fallopian tubes can be narrowed or closed and prevent the egg from passing and having the opportunity to be fertilized.

Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial cells find their way outside of the uterus.  They adhere to the ovaries, outside of the uterus, fallopian tubes, bladder or other organs in the vicinity.  Endometriosis can cause pelvic pain and cramping.

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy in the fallopian tube.  The egg implants here and begins to grow.  It can only grow so large in the small tube and will abort.  Ectopic pregnancies are removed with surgery and the subsequent scarring in the fallopian tube can cause problems when trying to get pregnant in the future.

Age is also a factor.  A woman is born with all of the eggs she will ever have.  As a result, the eggs age as she does.  Women over 40 are using older eggs to try and get pregnant.  Problems with the eggs can occur when they are older.

Health is important at any age and when you want to get pregnant.  Women who are overweight or underweight have a hard time getting pregnant.  Overweight women are prone to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which is a cause of infertility.  A lifestyle that promotes the abuse of tobacco, illicit drugs and alcohol also presents problems that can result in infertility.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) contribute to infertility.  If untreated they can cause scarring that inhibits pregnancy.  STDs can also cause a woman to miscarry.

Female infertility has many causes.  If you have any of the conditions above, seek help from your doctor about ways to increase your chances of fertility.