Women in my office are often embarrassed to admit that they don’t really understand the hormones that influence their menstrual…
Fertility
We all recognize the importance of prenatal supplements for women. But can men benefit too? Women are encouraged to take a nutritional supplement for at least three months before getting pregnant and I think men should do the same!
Improving outcomes in women undergoing fertility treatments is the focus of many research studies. One specific antioxidant is showing promise in clinical studies of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
So much emphasis is placed on the treatment of female infertility – but with up to 40% of infertile couples struggling with male infertility it’s time for men to understand how they can improve their chances of becoming fathers.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views health as a state of balance between all of the systems of the body. In terms of fertility there are four organ systems – Kidney, Spleen, Heart and Liver that, when unbalanced, can lead to infertility.
As women we experience approximately 500 menstrual cycles in our lifetime. Impressive, isn’t it! But when we miss our period for 3 months and we are not pregnant, breastfeeding or menopausal then we have amenorrhea (absence of menses)
Up to 16% of heterosexual couples in Canada have difficulty conceiving and are looking for help. With the rise of ART, we are also seeing a rise in men and women seeking out natural ways to enhance fertility or to improve the success rates of ART. Acupuncture is the most popular natural fertility treatment either alone or in combination with ART.
Eating a nutritious diet can boost your health and improve your life in many ways. For women struggling with issues of fertility, eating properly can boost your fertility and increase the chances of becoming pregnant.
Ever wonder who sees a Naturopathic Doctor? Well the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) surveyed Naturopathic Doctors to determine what health conditions they saw most frequently in their practice.