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…
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…
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…
We live in a world that has never been experienced before. Sanitation helped remove many of the infectious diseases that used to kill thousands of people around the globe. Travel, communication, technology ... all have helped progress our connectivity and changed our lives forever.
There are also many aspects of our modern lives that affect…
Whether in clinic, on TV or on the street - the buzz about going vegan or turning to plant-based diets is increasing. What’s often missing from this discussion are the potential downsides, particularly when it comes to nutrient intake. If you are considering or actively trying to conceive, this information is hugely important. So if…
Mandatory food fortification using folic acid began in the USA in 1998 and has spread through other countries, including Australia. What was considered a move to prevent folate deficiency in pregnancy may have led to a rise in unmetabolised folic acid or UMFA. Why is this a problem? Read on.
UMFA builds up when folic…
It's not often that I am able to share information relating to a specific remedy. The health benefits of supplementing with a quality, practitioner-only clean brand of activated sulforaphane (SFN) to mother and baby are outlined in this study. But the benefits go further - it's also fabulous for dad, especially during pre-conception preparation.
A…
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…
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…
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…