When we think 'histamine' most of us may think of allergies, hay fever, itchy eyes, etc. But did you know that histamine is an essential organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune response communication, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and…
The recent announcement by the US President Donald Trump about the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and its links to autism has created significant concern for many mothers. I really dislike the comments that a drug is “bad” and mothers should just tough it out. Particularly coming from someone who has never lived through a…
And that also includes nutrients. This is one major reason that consuming a varied, fresh, whole and organic foods diet is the foundation of optimal health and fertility.
Lily Nichols explains this very well:
Nutrients don’t work in isolation. Many (or most) depend directly or indirectly on other nutrients to function optimally.
Let me give…
One message that I tried to get across to readers of my book is that no single organ or part of the body functions in isolation - everything is linked. When we think of reproductive health there are many other aspects of our body that are often overlooked or not thought of in connection with…
I have written about the importance of methylation both in my book as well as in my blogs. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism and is usually checked for elevated levels, particularly due to its link to cardiovascular disease. However, today I'd like to share an excellent blog by Carolyn Ledowsky of MTHFR Support…
With infertility on the rise, so is PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome. As the name implies, it is a syndrome rather than a condition with one definitive cause. However, insulin resistance is intricately linked to PCOS as well as metabolic syndrome. Let's focus on PCOS as it is directly linked to fertility issues. Keep…
My goal in writing both the book and these blogs is to share valuable information regarding fertility, preparing for pregnancy, pregnancy and beyond. The following information from Lily Nichols is well researched and her books are also highly recommended.
1. How can moms realistically balance multiple priorities postpartum, such as weight loss, nutrition to support…
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.
As with everything in our body, our teeth are intricately linked to nutritional health. Did you know that your baby's teeth begin developing in the womb?
Primary teeth start forming in the first trimester.
Permanent teeth begin forming in the second.
The following information explains how you can influence not only how strong and healthy…
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…