Pesticides & Pregnancy
Pesticides & Pregnancy It is vital all mothers and mothers to be Protect their developing baby from the harmful effects of · Herbicides · Pesticides · Insecticides · Fungicides · Acaricides Pesticides have been used for Centuries! Studies are now looking at the detrimental effects Pesticides are having on foetal development and have found an […]
Benefits of Time Restricted Eating
Benefits of Time Restricted Eating Time restricted eating or fasting is an eating pattern where you focus on the timing of when you eat. This combines a period of time where you fast and a period of time when you eat. For example, fasting for 16 hours then eating over a 8 hour period or […]
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy It is estimated that 50 to 90 percent of women with normal pregnancies have some degree of nausea, with or without vomiting. The duration and severity of symptoms varies and can be classified as either morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Morning sickness — is mild nausea and vomiting that […]
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis It is estimated that 1 in 5 women have this condition, many unaware. Adenomyosis is where endometrial glands normally found on the lining of the uterus (your womb) have migrated inside the muscle wall of the uterus. This distorts the normal shape and architecture of the uterus. On ultrasound or MRI this is often […]
How to Improve Progesterone
How to Improve Progesterone 750 mg vitamin C per day (increased progesterone 77% and improved fertility) 600 mg vitamin E (increased progesterone in 67% of patients) 6 g L-arginine (increased progesterone in 71% of patients) Increasing beta carotene Increasing vitamin B6 Supplementing with Vitex Agnus Castus (increases progesterone and fertility) 120 mg Black Cohosh on […]
Environmental theory of healing
Environmental theory of healing The environmental theory is based on taking care of the environment we surround ourselves whilst we are convalescing or recovering from sickness. The purpose of this is to be in suitable surroundings that enable us to reach health goals, restore to optimal health and cure illness. The environmental theory was developed […]
What is Histamine Intolerance (HIT)
What is Histamine Intolerance (HIT) Histamine is an amine produced naturally in the body and in foods. It is a normal chemical involved in inflammation, mucous secretion, regulation of the gut, muscle contraction, the sleep – wake cycle, immune system, reproductive system, and neurotransmission (our behaviour/mood) Histamine Intolerance (HIT) occurs when the amount of histamine […]
What is Adenomyosis?
What is Adenomyosis? It is estimated that 1 in 5 women have this condition, many unaware. Adenomyosis is where endometrial glands normally found on the lining of the uterus (your womb) have migrated inside the muscle wall of the uterus. This distorts the normal shape and architecture of the uterus. On ultrasound or MRI this […]
Nutrients to get Pregnant Faster
Nutrients to get Pregnant Faster Our top 6 nutrition tips that may help According to research a couple’s nutritional status should be assessed 3 – 4 months prior to getting pregnant so dietary changes can be made to optimize health of the mother and child. Nutritional counselling and assessment should also continue across pregnancy and […]
Essentials to starting your Fertility journey
Essentials to starting your Fertility journey 1. Track your menstrual cycle with an app or diary, to determine if you are having a regular or irregular cycle and cycle length. By charting your temperature we have information about your thyroid, hormones, ovulation and even if you have luteal phase defect. 2. Internal Pelvic Ultrasound this […]