Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
Dr. Tanya Lee, ND Getting the knack of NAC N-Acetyl cysteine, often referred to as NAC, is an inexpensive, potent antioxidant with promising properties for improving and enhancing fertility in both men and women. The antioxidant and detoxifying effect of NAC is demonstrated by the fact that it still remains the treatment of choice for paracetamol/acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Thyroid health is an extremely important area to monitor for both fertility and pregnancy. It is commonly known in the medical community that thyroid function can be thrown off balance during pregnancy, and it is estimated that 2-4% of women during pregnancy has thyroid dysfunction.1 Thyroid conditions are the second
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND Did you know that you can potentially influence the type of labor you experience? Many women are opting to try as many natural avenues as possible, to have a birth experience that they can actually enjoy, and look back on with fond memories. This doesn’t mean trying to control the experience;
Dr. Tanya Lee, ND By the third trimester of pregnancy the baby’s body almost fully developed, weighing almost 2 1/2 pounds and is 10 inches in length. and is the stage where the baby does most of its “maturing”. During the third trimester, the baby gains its most weight, and function of organs are being
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus which causes pelvic pain. It is estimated that 50% of women suffering from infertility have endometriosis.1 This inflammatory tissue often becomes scar tissue on the ovaries and fallopian tubes and can prevent pregnancy. Some women suffer from
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Pregnancy is an exciting, hopeful and important time for expecting parents, but can also bring on a state of fear, and uncertainty. With the rapid change in hormones, the potential for unexpected events, anticipating labour, and becoming a parent, can evoke a level of anxiety and fluctuating moods in anyone.
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND There are a number of people who wish to sustain their vegan lifestyle during their pregnancy and consult a naturopath on how to keep with this lifestyle without harm to the growing baby. While I always recommend and educate my patients on the benefits of consuming small amounts meat in
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, and is responsible for how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and responds to other hormones. Thyroid hormones affect how fast or slow your brain, heart, muscles, liver, and other organs work. It is very important this gland is working
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Maintaining a tightly controlled insulin and blood sugar relationship is crucial for conception. This means ensuring the pancreas does not produce too much insulin in response to your meal. You may have a problem with blood sugar balance and insulin resistance if you have trouble with weight loss, have been
