Methylation is a fundamental biochemical process that underpins everything from gene regulation and detoxification to neurotransmitter production and liver health.
In my book I explain what methylation is and how important it is when it comes to fertility and making a baby. In fact, if there are significant methylation issues such as MTHFR, you may…
A highly informative video presentation goes through many aspects of health, including fertility (1:24). Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years. Correctly administered by a qualified professional, herbs are as invaluable today as it was thousands years ago.
Yet another article in the newspaper has prompted me to write about preventative health care. When a nine year old girl is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, something is very wrong with that scenario. Could this have been prevented? Perhaps, but I feel that it would be beneficial to delve deeper into this girl's health and…
The period cycle (menstrual cycle) is a natural yet complex cycle of changes that a woman goes through each month to prepare her body for a potential pregnancy.
The menstrual cycle has three phases, with each one playing a key role in your body’s reproductive system.
Understanding the different phases of the menstrual cycle and…
From the air we breathe to the products we use every day, environmental toxins are more common than you might think. While not all exposures are harmful, some can have a significant impact on fertility, affecting hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, and overall reproductive outcomes.
I have dedicated a long chapter to the topic…
8-month old with Stage 4 Cancer
Since my book was published I have been asked about the choice of title. Why did I choose to call the book “How to Have a Healthy Baby”? Well, the reason stems from over twenty years in clinical practice seeing first-hand the increase in sick babies and toddlers.…
The following words are from Les Dyer and can be found in his book, Pennies from Heaven. They are shared with his permission.
“…every birth is miraculous! Every female starts life with well over a million eggs in her ovaries. By the time she’s ready for babies she’s already shed three quarters of them.
It’s…
We all know that stress isn’t good for our health, but what we often do not realise is that there is an intimate connection between stress, adrenal function, thyroid function and reproductive issues. Continuous stress leads to high levels of stress hormones which not only negatively impact on thyroid function, but also on reproduction…
How long is the "fertility journey"? When does this wondrous period in your life begin? When does it end?
Answers vary between "when I decide to have a baby" to "once baby is born". However, I'd like to extend this to "once you decide that you would like to have children in the next few…
Fertility and Heavy Metals: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice
A Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis or HTMA can provide easy and non-invasive insights into your mineral balance and heavy metal exposure.
Research has shown polymetal exposure to significantly impact fertility.
Heavy metals alter several reproductive functions in both males and females including a decrease in sperm…
What if you could improve your fertility naturally? What if you could influence the health of your child? What if you could help prevent disease in your child as it grows up?
Some of these "what if's" are possible - some to a greater extent than others.
In my book I explain the role of…
Creating a new life is one of the most incredible and amazing feats we may ever accomplish. There are multiple steps our bodies undertake to ensure that egg and sperm meet, beginning the mind blowing division of those two cells into millions of new ones ultimately creating a baby.
Along the way, our bodies have…