Fertility and Hormone Profiling at acumedica

Optimising Preconception, Pregnancy and Post-natal health with the Hormone and Fertility Profile The Hormone and fertility genetic profile can help reveal the underlying influences affecting your reproductive and endocrine health issues. This profile helps to optimise fertility, pregnancy and post-natal health by identifying the most appropriate forms of nutrients and lifestyle modifications based on your […]

A Quick Guide to Healthy Eating

What is healthy?  Healthy eating is about consuming food for a more than adequate nutritional profile. Here are a few tips to ensure you eat foods high in nutrients rather than empty calories. Focus on real food Real food is fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, nuts, seeds, wholegrains and beans.  Concentrating on these foods means reducing […]

The Egg and the Sperm

Evidence suggests that infant health is linked to the health of the mother and Father.  Preconception care is about what you do 3-6 months prior to becoming pregnant with a focus on reducing conception related risk factors and improving health to have a healthy baby. It takes 3-4 months for a female’s eggs to mature […]

Tips to reduce your toxin exposure for pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, looking to conceive or are concerned about your overall health, here are a few tips to reduce your toxin exposure. Opt for natural Less is more. Reduce the number of personal care products and make up and opt for natural and if possible organic.  This includes your nail polish, hair dyes, sunscreen, […]