Christine Keller LAc

Christine Keller LAc Ancient Medicine for Modern Fertility
Fertility • IVF • Hormone & Perimenopause Care
Licensed Acupuncturist • FABORM
Twin Cities South Metro

Christine Keller L.Ac. of former White Lily Acupuncture has joined the team at Upright Health. With over ten years of experience, Christine continues to offer acupuncture services for a variety of conditions, and also continues to specialize in women's health and fertility.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a healthy cycle is a sign of balance.When Qi flows smoothly, Blood is nourished, and th...
08/07/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a healthy cycle is a sign of balance.

When Qi flows smoothly, Blood is nourished, and the body is supported, cycles become more regular and ovulation can occur more consistently.

Rather than treating the symptom, TCM looks for the root cause to help restore balance naturally.

Many women are told that irregular periods are "just how your body is."While irregular cycles are common, they are often...
08/06/2026

Many women are told that irregular periods are "just how your body is."

While irregular cycles are common, they are often a sign that something deeper needs attention.

Your menstrual cycle is one of the body's vital signs. It reflects the health of your hormones, metabolism, nervous system, and reproductive system.

Irregular cycles may be associated with:

• PCOS
• Thyroid imbalances
• Chronic stress
• Low energy availability or over-exercising
• Insulin resistance
• Perimenopause
• Inflammation

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, irregular cycles can also reflect patterns such as Qi stagnation, Blood deficiency, Kidney deficiency, or Phlegm-Damp accumulation. Identifying the underlying pattern allows treatment to be personalized rather than simply masking symptoms.

Whether your cycles are long, short, inconsistent, or missing altogether, they're providing valuable clues about your overall health. Finding and treating the root cause can improve not only fertility, but also energy, mood, sleep, and long-term hormone health.

Your cycle is worth paying attention to.

Why Ovulation Matters Beyond FertilityOvulation is much more than the release of an egg.It is one of the clearest signs ...
08/05/2026

Why Ovulation Matters Beyond Fertility

Ovulation is much more than the release of an egg.

It is one of the clearest signs that your hormones are working together as they should. A healthy ovulatory cycle supports your body in ways that extend far beyond pregnancy.

When you ovulate regularly, your body produces progesterone, an important hormone that helps support:

• Better sleep
• A calmer nervous system
• Stable mood
• Healthy bones
• Balanced estrogen
• Regular menstrual cycles
• Long-term heart health

Even if pregnancy is not your goal right now, ovulation is an important marker of overall health.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a healthy ovulatory cycle reflects the harmonious flow of Qi, Blood, and Kidney Essence. When these systems are nourished and balanced, the body is better able to support hormones, energy, and reproductive health.

If your cycles are irregular, absent, or you are not sure whether you are ovulating, it is worth exploring why. Your cycle can provide valuable insight into your overall well-being.

Is Stress Living in Your Body?Stress affects more than your mind. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it can also influence...
07/13/2026

Is Stress Living in Your Body?

Stress affects more than your mind. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it can also influence how your body feels and functions.

Some common signs include:

• Tight shoulders or neck tension
• Frequent headaches
• Digestive discomfort or bloating
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Feeling irritable or easily overwhelmed
• Fatigue, even after resting
• Changes in your menstrual cycle
• Muscle tension or jaw clenching

These symptoms do not always mean something is seriously wrong, but they can be signs that your body is asking for support.

Taking time to rest, move your body, eat nourishing meals, practice deep breathing, and seek care when needed can help restore balance.

Your body is always communicating with you. Learning to listen is an important part of healing.

What is Qi?Qi is often described as your body's vital energy.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi is the force that suppo...
07/10/2026

What is Qi?

Qi is often described as your body's vital energy.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi is the force that supports every function in the body. It helps power movement, digestion, circulation, breathing, healing, and overall vitality.

When Qi is flowing well, you may feel energized, focused, and resilient. When Qi becomes deficient or stagnant, you might experience fatigue, stress, digestive discomfort, tension, or other signs that your body needs support.

Qi is influenced by many aspects of daily life, including the food you eat, the quality of your sleep, movement, stress, breathing, and emotional well being.

The goal of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to support the healthy flow of Qi so your body can function at its best.

Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your hormones.While you sleep, your body works to regulate horm...
07/10/2026

Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your hormones.

While you sleep, your body works to regulate hormones that influence your menstrual cycle, fertility, metabolism, stress response, and energy levels.

Consistently getting too little sleep can make it harder for your body to maintain healthy hormone balance and may contribute to fatigue, mood changes, increased cravings, and irregular cycles.

Supporting your hormones does not always start with another supplement. Sometimes it starts with creating a consistent bedtime, limiting screen time before bed, and giving your body the rest it needs.

Healthy hormones begin with healthy sleep.

Morning habits set the tone for your entire day.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these simple practices can help support...
07/08/2026

Morning habits set the tone for your entire day.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these simple practices can help support healthy Qi and steady energy:

• Wake up around the same time each day.
• Drink a glass of warm water.
• Eat a nourishing breakfast.
• Spend a few minutes stretching or walking.
• Take a few slow, intentional breaths before looking at your phone.

You do not need a perfect morning routine. Small, consistent habits can help your body feel more energized, resilient, and balanced over time.

How do you like to start your morning?

Foods That Nourish Blood in Traditional Chinese MedicineIn Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy Blood helps support you...
07/07/2026

Foods That Nourish Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy Blood helps support your menstrual cycle, hormones, energy, sleep, skin, hair, and overall vitality.

Some nourishing foods to include regularly are:

• Dark leafy greens
• Beets
• Grass fed beef or lamb
• Liver, if appropriate for you
• Eggs
• Salmon and sardines
• Black beans and lentils
• Dates and goji berries
• Pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds
• Bone broth

Pair these foods with a balanced diet, quality sleep, stress management, and regular movement to help support your body's natural hormone health.

5 Signs Your Body May Be Asking for RestRest isn't something you earn, it's something your body needs.Here are a few sig...
07/07/2026

5 Signs Your Body May Be Asking for Rest

Rest isn't something you earn, it's something your body needs.

Here are a few signs it may be time to slow down:

1. You're tired even after a full night's sleep.
2. You're more irritable or emotionally reactive than usual.
3. Your focus feels scattered or you're experiencing brain fog.
4. You're craving sugar, caffeine, or quick energy all day.
5. You keep pushing through, but your body feels heavy or run down.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.

A nourishing meal, an earlier bedtime, a walk outside, a few deep breaths, or simply saying "no" can help your body begin to recover.

Rest is not a setback, it's part of healing.

Post-'Merica Holiday TCM Nourishing Reset SoupAfter a holiday weekend filled with celebrations, rich foods, and late nig...
07/06/2026

Post-'Merica Holiday TCM Nourishing Reset Soup

After a holiday weekend filled with celebrations, rich foods, and late nights, your body doesn't need an extreme detox, especially if you are trying to conceive. It benefits from gentle nourishment.

Gentle Reset Soup

Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
• 2 cups spinach or baby bok choy
• Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Directions

Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Stir in the cooked rice or quinoa and leafy greens until just wilted.
Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.

Pair your soup with:
Plenty of water or warm herbal tea
A 15–20 minute walk
An earlier bedtime
A few slow, deep breaths before meals

Sometimes the best "detox" is simply giving your body the nourishment and rest it needs to do what it naturally does best.

Save this recipe for after your next holiday weekend!

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