While researching renal failure recently, also known as Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD, I found some interesting information.
The health of kidneys is laid down while the foetus is in the mother's womb. This means that everything the pregnant mum is exposed to will affect the kidneys. As kidneys develop over an extended…
Healthy whole foods diet
It is always wonderful to read about advances in medicine. Especially when this involves doctors acknowledging the importance of nutrition for our health. For decades doctors have, and many still do, claim that “you can eat what you want” or “diet makes no difference” to your health. Perhaps this…
Double No - no plastic, no microwave
A large American study has revealed that "one out of 10 premature births is linked with pregnant women’s exposure to phthalates,” chemicals found in common plastics like toys, plastic wrap, containers, and personal care products.
Chapter 4, Environmental Toxins, goes into more detail about all the toxins we…
Gut health for fertility
Hippocrates stated that all disease begins in the gut. This example demonstrates how an undiagnosed gastrointestinal condition can impact on fertility and how the holistic naturopathic approach uncovered the underlying cause of repeated early pregnancy loss.
A 29 year old female presented with fertility concerns. She and her partner had been…
Chapter 4, Environmental Chemicals, in my book explains the diversity and extent of toxic chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. It looks at what these chemicals do in our body and their effects on fertility and the health of your future baby.
Heavy metals are all too common as well, it…
“Little Matilda was just 10 days old when she had open heart surgery.” *
A congenital heart defect, which would have been fatal if untreated, was detected using a foetal heart ultrasound. Thanks to technology, a young life was saved. However, this also raises much deeper questions. For example, WHY was there a problem with…
DNA - our blueprint of life
You CAN make a difference
I often get asked by parents if they could have changed their children’s DNA. The answer to this must include a brief explanation of the difference between DNA, genes, and epigenetics.
DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule made of nucleotides positioned in a…
Microplastics in our environment
We’ve all wondered if the plastic in our environment reaches our unborn babies in the womb and now, for the first time, scientists have actually found small plastic fragments in the human placenta.1
Plastic, in its many forms, is very useful and not likely to disappear off the shelves anytime soon.…
Longevity starts at conception - How you can prepare for fertility and help your child live well longer
https://www.biohack-her.com/pages/biohackher-podcast
Historically, women have always been the focus of all matters relating to fertility and pregnancy, but with global increases in infertility, more research is focusing on the men.
The causes of male infertility can vary. Lifestyles, environmental factors, stressful conditions, and socio-economic conditions are significant factors. Diet plays a crucial role in improving a man’s…