We're well into July and one of my favourite treats that I love to make when it's hot out is a great tasting smoothie. My family will tell you that I they've always *tsked* at me my whole life...
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids) which are healthy fats that your body can't make on its own, which means you'd have to get it from your diet.
The two most beneficial types are...
If you Google "what supplements increase fertility", one of the top ones that come up are CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10). But what's all the hype about?
What is CoQ10?
CoQ10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant found in high concentrations in mitochondria. Mitochondria is...
One of the blood tests that you should run when you're thinking of getting pregnant is ferritin.
What is ferritin?
Ferritin is a reflection of the iron levels that you have stored in your body.
What does having low ferritin mean?
If you...
Medscape posted an interesting article here regarding the diagnosis and re-naming of a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) that affects 5 million women in the USA.
At my downtown Toronto clinic, many patients come to see me for fertility...
I read an article regarding the negative effects of excess body weight and fertility. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain types of cancers and orthopaedic problems. In addition, being overweight or obese during...
Ever since I was back in school at CCNM, I have always loved working with couples who were trying to get pregnant, and acupuncture was always a big part of my approach to helping these couples. This is why...
As a society, North American women are choosing to wait a little bit longer before starting a family. This has been associated with an increased rate of couples who are finding it more difficult to conceive. Naturopathic medicine can...
