Nicotine's Harm on Fertility, Pregnancy, and the Health of your Future Child

It doesn't come as news that cigarette and nicotine negatively affect fertility or health of future babies. But... there are a surprising number of couples that ask me for the research behind this. Well.... there are actually close to 7000 studies on this topic. But here are some of my favorites!...

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Artificial Sweeteners Impact on Hormones and Fertility

The research presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine; it turns out a sweet tooth plays unseen havoc with fertility. ‘Artificial sweeteners are chemical based. If the cytoplasm of an egg can gets these chemicals, this will surely affect negatively the quality of the...

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5 Myths About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Myth #1: Your PCOS was a result of anything you did.
Having PCOS is not your fault. There are a lot of possible causes that should be considered such as genetics. Women who have PCOS are also more likely to have it if their mothers and sisters do.
Androgens regulate the development...

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Why Fertility Rates Are Declining?

This may surprise you but yes, fertility is declining. Our society is not prepared for the decrease in the number of children being born which is set to have an unforeseen impact on societies, researchers suggest. There has been a falling fertility rate in almost every country, and populations...

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Does Birth control Affect Fertility? fertility health women's health

Until you’re ready to have a baby, you may not want to take chances. Sometimes, women opt for birth control-- but hormonal contraceptives are not without their fertility risks. On average, young girls begin having sex in the early teen years and often wait to have babies till their...

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The Impact of Poor Egg Quality on Fertility Rate

 

Most Women are inclined to believe that their egg count is the main indicator of a high fertility rate. Contrary to popular belief, however, it’s actually the egg quality that has the most impact. Unfortunately, egg quality naturally declines with age, and the poorer the egg...

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Want To Support Egg and Sperm Quality?

Infertility usually comes to mind relating to a woman who is unable to bring a child in full-term, or unable to conceive. But infertility isn't always on the woman's side. Men have a significant role as well in terms of the woman not being able to get pregnant OR STAY pregnant. And, it's actually...

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5 Foods You Might Be Eating That Are Anti-Fertility foods healthyfoods infertility optimalhealth

What you might be eating could potentially affect your fertility. Food intake plays a significant role in terms of fertility. Some of the foods boost your fertility and a lot of foods may even cause infertility. Sad to say, these types of foods may be included in our day-to-day diet. So, if one...

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5 Foods That Can Support Your Fertility fertility foods healthy healthyfoods infertility optimalhealth

Fertility is intricate, tangled into numerous factors that are playing vital roles in an individual or couple's ability to conceive. One of the factors we should consider is the role of nutrition. Are we eating enough of the right foods that support fertility and hormones? Are we absorbing the...

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How Mold in Your Home Maybe Affecting Your Fertility

Can mold affect your fertility? The short answer is yes. But if you’re interested in the long answer, read on.

Mold refers to a type of fungus that can come in various colors. It’s pretty common in most households, and you might not even be aware of its presence at all. It...

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Answered: Qs about IVF (Guest post from CNY Fertility)

I get a lot of questions about IVF. And, we’re a holistic clinic, so I am not the holistic expert! But, I really love Dr. Kiltz at CNY Fertility so I had him answer some frequently asked questions about IVF.

While there are many ways to treat infertility naturopathically, including lots...

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5 Steps you can take to fast-track your fertility in quarantine

If you are in quarantine right now, I am with you. California is on lock down at the moment… as are many other states and countries all over the world! And, they really should be since social distancing is one of the best ways to prevent the progression of this virus. The good news is, at...

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