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.
Toronto Naturopath
The incidence of gestational diabetes (carbohydrate intolerance that is first identified during pregnancy) is increasing. With up to 10% of pregnancies affected this is becoming a major health concern in North America.
What we eat can impact our thyroid health in both positive and negative ways. Learn which foods support healthy thyroid functioning and which ones can interfere with thyroid health.
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)
Diagnosis of adult ADHD is important and management of symptoms, through mainstream or Naturopathic treatments should be considered to improve quality of life for people with this condition.
Learn more about six of the top recommended natural treatments for menopause and how they may help you transition smoothly through menopause.
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.
[Spices contribute to health] When you think of a healthy, balanced diet you probably think of the Four Food Groups – whole grains, lean meats/ meat alternatives, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats. But a healthy diet should also include an abundance of the ‘fifth food group’ – spices!
There are many plant-based sources of calcium – and it’s not hard to reach your daily calcium needs by eating these common (and delicious!) foods – usually just 2-4 servings a day is more than enough.