Foundations of Fertility Part 3: Subclinical Hypothyroidism
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 […]
Foundations of Fertility Part 2: Blood Sugar Stabilization
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 […]
Taking a Break: Fertility and Lifestyle for the IVF Patient
Dr. Judith Fiore, ND In the midst of the complex world of medical fertility treatment, natural conception can seem to be something that was tried and can never be attempted again. For many couples, there is a feeling of “been there, done that” when asked about conceiving without medical help, and during an IVF cycle […]
Fertility Enhancement as You Age
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Many women are delaying having kids due to “career priorities, advanced education, control over fertility, financial concerns, late and second marriages, and infertility”.1 Often, women start to feel pressure from medical professionals, family, and friends, telling them that it’s all downhill for fertility from 35 and on. I see many women […]
The Effects of Smoking on Fertility
Dr. Chris Habib, ND Assisted by Naturopathic Medical Graduates Emily Rotella, Maria Wong, Natalia Ytsma, and Sara Mohammed Butting out the Spark before it has a Chance to Ignite Cigarette smoke can alter one’s ability to not only conceive but to also carry a fetus to term. Smoking has been shown to have significant detrimental effects […]
Severe Acne in Teen Years Linked to Increased Endometriosis Risk
BOSTON – Women who suffered severe acne while teenagers are at a higher risk of endometriosis. A study published online in September’s edition of Nature is based on findings that severe teenage acne and symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles or abdominal pain should be evaluated for endometriosis, according to lead author Dr. Jing Xie […]
8 Reasons You Should Not Ignore Zinc
Zinc might be one of the most important minerals for health. It boosts the immune system, is involved in healthy cell division and is a powerful anti-oxidant. Low zinc levels can cause infertility, low libido and accelerated aging. An article published in July by the Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, from the […]