I thought I'd share the experience of a 34-year old woman because it is a perfect example of how genetics can reveal the missing piece in seemingly unexplainable fertility struggles. So often when women, and sometimes couples, come to see me seeking fertility support they are motivated and willing to "do what it takes". Sadly,…
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is How do I improve my fertility?
My response to this is two-fold:
1. Eat a varied, whole food, organic diet which includes protein in each meal. Stable blood sugar is essential for balanced hormones and regular ovulation, and protein (and fat) help prevent…
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…
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…
Finally, there are Governments willing to call out the perpetrators and make changes that will change the trajectory of sickness, giving hope to future generations.
Chronic disease is no longer something your child might face only in adulthood. Conditions like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, asthma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression are now appearing earlier…
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…