It’s that time of the month again and I don’t mean your period! It’s time for ovulation! Planning to have a baby is very exciting and knowing the optimal time to try is key to optimizing your chances of conceiving. Checking your resting temperature can be one way to determine if you have ovulated, this …
I am really excited to share this guest blog post by Katie Kahvo, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN). She has a strong passion for supporting individuals with fertility! So her blog post is her top 8 fertility boosting foods! Check it out below. Avocado – is loaded with healthy fat which are essential for hormone production, reduces inflammation and …
PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect hormones, metabolism and the immune system. Getting a comprehensive lab test is the first step to really understand what is going on with your hormones. Having gone through the process myself each year, I wanted to share with you the list of PCOS …
Not sure what the underlying cause of your PCOS is? Check this Comprehensive List for PCOS Lab Tests
Most women can admit to saying – “I think my hormones are going crazy.” I know I have been there. Wondering if my symptoms/problems are related to the fact that I am a women who has a plethora of complex hormones causing a hormone imbalance. Maybe it is that time of the month again, realizing …
Do you have a hormone imbalance? Find out the 10 ten most common signs…
Going through infertility can be very lonely at times, even with the help of your partner by your side. It can be very beneficial to build a support team that can guide you through the process and help to support you both emotionally and physically. Check out the list below on building your fertility support …
Walking through the health food store or medicine aisle can be daunting at times when trying to choose the best prenatal vitamin. There are so many options to choose from, it can seem quite overwhelming. On the other hand, it may have been really simple for you to choose your prenatal vitamin with a prescription …
What is Endometriosis? In the spirit of Endometriosis Awareness Month, I thought I would create a post to provide some education on the condition! Endometriosis can cause a significant amount of pain and discomfort to women and is associated with infertility. It affects approximately 10-15% of menstruating women between the ages of 24-40 years. Endometriosis …
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women in America. It is an endocrine disorder that involves hormone imbalances. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, hair growth, insulin resistance, acne, mood swings, anxiety, etc. Getting a comprehensive lab test is one …
We often talk about infertility from the female-side of things, but there is a whole other side to trying to conceive and that is the Male Factor. In light of MOVEMBER, we are going to discuss male infertility with regards to prostate health. In approximately 40% of infertile couples male infertility is the contributing cause. …
MOVEMBER: Male Infertility & Its Implications On Prostate Health
What is your thyroid? So you’ve heard about your thyroid but you aren’t exactly sure what it really does. Well, simply put your thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits just below your Adam’s apple. It is responsible for secreting hormones that regulate growth and development through your metabolism. The two hormones secreted from …
