When the doctor said to me….”Oh yeah, looks like you do have PCOS.” (To learn more about What is PCOS, click here!) My first thought was, OMG! What is wrong with me!?! . . . It all started in my young adult life when acne was my biggest concern. It was something I struggled with ever since …
The menstrual cycle and ovulation signs…sounds like another anatomy lesson is coming on! Trust me, I will try my best to make it as simple as possible. Because let’s face it – ovulation is a key part of understanding your body and the first step to assessing your fertility. Why? Let me break it down for …
Are you ovulating? Find out the most common signs of ovulation
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
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 …
TOP LAB TESTS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER 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 …
So you think you may have PCOS, now what? Top Lab Tests you Should Consider for PCOS
PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that can affect reproductive hormones and the metabolic system. Since PCOS is a syndrome it is made up of many different moving parts. The definition of a syndrome is “a disease or disorder that involves a particular group of signs and symptoms.” You may have some …
What you should know about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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 …
Yesterday morning was not a typical morning…..when I usually wake up from a 8 hour restful sleep with no interruptions. Instead my night was filled with waking up in the middle of the night, going in and out of dreams and my body feeling anxious throughout the night. Why now? I was waiting for some …
As we promised, here is part 2, to last week’s “Is Your Fertility Suffering?” Learn How Acupuncture can help Boost your Fertility! Last week we told you all about what to expect with an acupuncture treatment and we told you that AMAZINGLY acupuncture: Induces ovulation Balances hormones Reduces stress and improves emotional well-being Tonifies the …
PART 2 – Has Your Fertility Been Suffering? Why Acupuncture Might Be Your Option
