A research article came out today on N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and PCOS. This is a systematic review and meta-analysis meaning researchers have looked at many different studies and come up with a conclusion. What they have found is NAC supplementation can decrease total testosterone levels and increase FSH (follicle stimulating … Read More
Does changing your whole diet to become pregnant sound overwhelming? I know when I first started to adjust my lifestyle by eating healthier it took some time to get the hang of it. I’m here to tell you there is an easy way to start building your healthy food plate! BUT first … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
So you’ve heard your girlfriend has tried acupuncture and she swears by it. But you aren’t exactly sure of what it is and how it can help, plus the thought of needles scares you! We have both personally experienced the positive effects acupuncture can have on our hormones and have … Read More
