You've reached that time in your life when you feel financially secure and the time is right to start a family, or add to your family. So of course you want to get started right away. Then you do some research and read about the importance of preparing your body and decide to get that…
During the past 20+ years in clinical practice I have noticed a significant increase in children being more reactive, more overwhelmed, and more sensitive.
Such observations cannot be left alone – we need to ask ‘why?’
There are a multitude of possible answers to this –
· Have parenting methods changed?
· Is it related…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
How stress affects Everything
Hormonal Imbalances linked to Lifestyle
Your lifestyle is a major player in many aspects of your health, and that includes keeping your hormones balanced.
Hormones are proteins or steroids which are secreted directly into your bloodstream, playing a role in many body functions such as:
• Your body’s metabolism of minerals
•…
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…