The following report is courtesy of Lily Nichols
Most conversations around bone health tend to focus on calcium or vitamin D, but there’s many more nutrients that factor in.
During pregnancy, your baby’s skeleton is forming and some new research on an understudied nutrient — vitamin K2 — recently came out.
As the years have…
Ever heard someone say their child has “weak enamel”?
Symptoms like sensitivity, discoloration, frequent cavities, or chipping teeth can all point to enamel defects — and here’s what’s fascinating: many of these issues trace back to before birth.
Specifically, “enamel defects of developmental origin” are present when the tooth first erupts which means something interfered…
Despite prevalent perceptions, infertility, or the inability to conceive after one year of frequent, unprotected sexual activity, is a problem that affects everyone. It is crucial to highlight that male infertility has a role in 40-50% of all couples who are having difficulty conceiving, despite the fact that there are numerous reasons concerning the female…
For decades, paternal (male) factors were an afterthought in fertility investigations. But new evidence is clear:
Male health, sperm integrity, metabolic status, microbiome balance, and even specific antioxidant genes can profoundly influence embryo viability, miscarriage risk, placental development, and long-term offspring outcomes.
In my book I speak about the importance of male fertility and…
Many women I speak with share a similar experience: they feel “off” hormonally but can’t quite pinpoint why. Maybe cycles feel different, moods fluctuate more easily, or energy rises and falls in unfamiliar ways. We often look first to stress, aging, or changes in routine, and those can absolutely play a role. But there’s another…
What are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have emerged as a critical, yet often overlooked, driver of chronic disease burden and compromised wellbeing. Defined as edible products formulated with substances of rare or no culinary use – alongside cosmetic additives such as stabilisers, colourants, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, and sweeteners – UPFs are engineered to extend…
Today's article is a reminder that everything that you do, eat, consume and are exposed to will influence your fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of your children as well as your grandchildren.
This applies to both parents.
Reproductive health can be significantly impacted by environmental factors.
• These factors include physical (e.g., pollution), biological…
The problem is global. Environmental pesticides and toxic chemicals continue to increase while fertility rates steadily decline. Scientists argue that correlation does not equal causation – but can we really afford to ignore what is happening?
Let me begin with sharing a few excerpts from the most recent edition of The Pesticide Atlas
Pesticide use…
Prenatal wellness forms the cornerstone of a healthy and fulfilling pregnancy journey. In today’s fast-paced world, understanding the fundamentals of self-care during this unique time is essential. As you embark on this reading journey, you'll discover actionable advice and effective strategies that empower you to take control of your well-being.
By integrating a few simple…
We live in a world that has never been experienced before. Sanitation helped remove many of the infectious diseases that used to kill thousands of people around the globe. Travel, communication, technology ... all have helped progress our connectivity and changed our lives forever.
There are also many aspects of our modern lives that affect…
We hear a lot about how important our gut microbiome is, but not too much about how our oral microbiome affects both the gut and reproductive microbial balance.
In my book I mention the critical connection between oral health and hormone health, emphasizing the importance of the oral microbiome in systemic health and fertility. Here…
Whether in clinic, on TV or on the street - the buzz about going vegan or turning to plant-based diets is increasing. What’s often missing from this discussion are the potential downsides, particularly when it comes to nutrient intake. If you are considering or actively trying to conceive, this information is hugely important. So if…