Natural Fertility & Pregnancy Solutions
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. It is not often we see an entire month dedicated to an organ. This is because the thyroid is so important and controls many aspects of our health in a miraculous way. Unfortunately, thyroid disorders are on the rise and extremely common, especially amongst women. In fact, 80% of thyroid disorders occur in women, the most common… Read More
SUGAR is SUGAR right? Wrong. It doesn’t make sense to lump all types of sugar together and call it BAD. Sugar comes in all types, and it is important to distinguish what’s good for your body and what clearly isn’t. It has become mainstream to think of fruit as EVIL in diseases and disorders such as Diabetes, PCOS, Obesity, and Candida…. Read More
If you have been suffering from a lack of ovulation (anovulation) or a condition which stifles ovulation such as PCOS, your doctors have likely talked to you about the use of Clomifene (-phene) more commonly known as Clomid. Clomid is a synthetic prescription drug labeled a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It binds to estrogen receptors in the body, blocking… Read More
Yup, it’s that time of year, and you are likely wondering how in the WORLD you will get through the holidays and still stay on track with your fertility. It’s true, the holidays come with it a lot of cakes, sweets, wine & cheese, and… S-T-R-E-S-S. You will be back-and-forth between family & work parties, shopping, prepping last minute things for… Read More
When I work with clients going through IUI or IVF cycles, I always stress that their job is not over. You can still take part in practices that enhance your chances of success! We know that the rates of IVF success are a mere 30%-45%, and this number only drops after the age of 31. So why not increase these… Read More
Soy has been an ongoing conversation between doctors and researchers for many years now because of its phytoestrogenic activity. It is a plant based food that mimics estrogen essentially. In recent years, soy has been promoted as a superfood for vegetarians claiming it as an ideal source of protein. However, soy is consumed by a lot of meat-eaters as well…. Read More
When it comes to gluten, dairy and egg free breakfasts, we can be at a loss for a while. A breakfast without eggs, cereal, yogurt or toast? What will we eat? A diet free of dairy, eggs and gluten are staples of my Fertility Diet, and so Muesli is a FANTASTIC way to incorporate healthy grains, fruit, seeds and nuts…. Read More
I always tell my clients the number one MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do while TTC is to detoxify first, whether you’re 25 or 45. But not just “any” cleanse will work, and here’s why. A fertility detox (tailored to you) will cleanse your body of substances that can harm your fertility and your developing embryo. A fertility cleanse will… Read More
Brooke came to us in March after trying to conceive for some time unsuccessfully and getting some terrible news from her medical team. She joined the program and worked with her coach and Naturopath 1-on-1 to customize a plan specific to her fertility needs. 3 months later, she conceived. Her story is powerful and beautiful and worth sharing for any… Read More
When going through fertility challenges, it is easy to become discouraged, disheartened, and defeated (The 3 Evil D’s). Fall is a season for balancing light and dark, letting go, and accepting the impermanence of things. The autumn equinox has days and nights of equal length, marking balance between light and darkness. Far too often we fear the dark, however we… Read More