Most Americans still believe guzzling 3 glasses of low fat milk a day will give them the calcium they need without the high-calorie fat consumption we seem so afraid of, despite a…
Food for Fertility – Using Diet to Increase Chances of Conception
By Virginia Prior, DAOM, L.Ac., MATCM, Dipl.O.M. (FABORM) Here is some information on what to eat, and what to avoid, when trying to conceive. In Part A of this topic, we’ll start…
Fasting for Health…and Fertility?
Recent studies from the Journal Cell (Stem Cells) demonstrate that fasting can be beneficial to overall health. Could fasting also be food for preconception care or TTC (trying to conceive?) Or what about…
Fertility Terms for Those Who are TTC (Trying to Conceive)
If you are seeking fertility treatment, you will hear many new words you may not be familiar with. The following are infertility terms you may need to know to fully understand your…
Caffeine, Coffee, Fertility & Pregnancy
Fertility, pregnancy and caffeine – how much is too much? Is it bad while TTC (trying to conceive)? Is decaf ok? Caffeine and sugar are some of the most widely available and…
Using Seed Rotation to Balance Hormones
We all know food has the ability to build strong bodies and make us feel better, but who knew we could use food to support hormonal synthesis and balance? Not to mention…
More IVF Tries Leads to Success Stories
A new study coming out of Britain says that increased rounds of IVF may be the route to go beyond the traditional 1-3 cycles many couples attempt. The study had over 150,000…
Milk: It Does a Body Bad?
Most Americans still believe guzzling 3 glasses of low fat milk a day will give them the calcium they need without the high-calorie fat consumption we seem so afraid of, despite a…
Vitamin D – The Potential Fertility Booster
More and more researchers are studying Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. Thoughts in the community reflect that this vitamin that we may be deficient in may enhance fertility in humans. A new…
Natural Cures: Movement and Infertility
The costs are exorbitant for medical treatments for a number of chronic diseases and health imbalances. And we are lazy. Let’s face it – if a doctor hands you a pill, a…
PCOS Treatment with Acupuncture
Over 20% of women in the U.S. have some version of polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS. Not only does this disease create cysts and obstructions in ovarian tissue, but it involved disregulation…
Prolonged Stress and Your Reproductive Health
Can something so invisible as stress really have an effect on your biological self? I mean, we all know if can contribute towards long term depression and chronic anxiety, but what…
5 Ways to Enhanced Fertility
1 – Move It: That sweet spot of movement and rest is important. While running and training for marathons may leave you depleted and give your brain the wrong idea about what your…
5 Things You Can Do to Increase Your Chances of Conceiving Naturally Right Now
Nowadays it is taking most couples a little bit longer to get pregnant for a variety of reasons. Often times couples ask their health care providers what are the best things…
Smoking: Increases Infertility and Early Menopause
We all know smoking and second hand smoke can hurt your health and increase your chances of developing chronic long term diseases and certain cancers, but what about your chances of getting…
What Is Surrogacy?
Gestational surrogacy is an arrangement whereby a woman (the gestational surrogate, or carrier) undergoes an embryo transfer and carries the pregnancy to term for another who is unable to do so for…
Is Green Tea Bad for Female & Male Fertility?
People love green tea, and as talks about coffee and fertility go back and forth on whether or not it is ok, or caffeine in general, people chose to opt for green…
Is Climate Change (aka Global Warming) Effecting Fertility?
The changing climate and the possibility of extreme heat is fast becoming more and more common in the southwestern part of the United States, even contributing to illness and death. And there…
Genetic Diseases, IVF & The Future of Reproduction
Not until recently have researchers been able to identify genetic markers and attempt to map out not only the genome but the epigentic genome. What does this mean for reproductive medicine, intended…
Intercourse Frequency and Male Factor Infertility
If you are TTC (trying to conceive) and suspect male factor infertility or sub-fertility, the best advice is to get tested ASAP. Some men take medications that their partner does not know…
Cleaning and Fertility
What’s in your closet or under your sink? Some researchers are concerned about quaternary ammonium compounds in your cleaning products. Some of the most popular ones may…
TTC and Autoimmunity
With a never ending stream of toxins and new chemicals being created and used in our environment daily, it’s no surprise that infertility is on the rise. But studies show that autoimmunity…
Vitamins & Supplements from China: When to Say No
Many of the vitamins we take are manufactured in China, and with the growing vitamins and supplements industry booming (it’s about a 28 billion dollar industry…
Can Aspirin Help You Get Pregnant?
Some recent studies are showing that certain over the counter medications may increase a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. At the most recent conference for reproductive medicine in Baltimore, MD, scientists and…
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