Fertility, preconception and IVF support
Fertility If you’ve been trying to conceive for a little while, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed at all the information that’s available. Infertility is a growing problem in industrialised countries, affecting about one in six couples, yet the journey can feel deeply personal and isolating. You may feel overwhelmed by all the medical […]
Your fertility story – where did you come from, and where are you going?
Where did you come from? According to that “facts of life book”, you came from your parents! But where did each one of your parents come from? From their parents, of course. And where did they come from? From their parents, and their parents, and their parents… At some point you may lose track of […]
Plant-based diet reduces risk of breast cancer
Here’s yet another study that supports the simple, life-giving foundation that is the plant-based, whole-foods diet… Having plenty of fruit and vegetables while young is one of the few ways that women can reduce their risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer, according to a new study from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health. […]
Earthing – free, feel-good medicine
Being grounded What do you think of when you hear someone described as being “grounded“? What is that person like? When you’re feeling grounded, how does it feel? We would probably answer with something like – feeling calm, able to face difficulties without being overly swayed, having clarity… We can also talk about being […]
Red and processed meat – cancer, health and fertility
Evidence has been building for some time linking consumption of animal protein, and red meat in particular, to negative health outcomes such as increased risk of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke. A recent review by the cancer branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO) […]
The Fertility Diet
Here are some tips from an article in Harvard Health Publications – based on an excerpt from the book The Fertility Diet by Chavarro, Willett & Skerrett. The good news? It is sound nutritional advice, in line with basic Chinese medicine recommendations and also in line with other health approaches such as various anti-cancer and […]
Charting your BBT for fertility
If you’ve been reading fertility books and websites then you’ve probably come across the idea of charting your Basal Body Temperature (BBT). How to chart This simple procedure is really helpful when you’re aiming to conceive. Over the years of supporting women to conceive, I’ve picked up a few tips and tidbits and am happy […]
