Healthy Diet Helps Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent report in the journal Human Reproduction, concludes that it may be more difficult for women who consume too much junk food to become pregnant.1 Research shows that women who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables may have a decreased chance of conceiving over the course of a year. Infertility plagues […]
Hemp May be Future Treatment for Ovarian Cancer, However Expectant Mothers Should Reconsider Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND With the increase in legalization of marijuana, especially for recreational use, in states such as Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and others, there has been noted an increase in its use during pregnancy. The actual use may not have changed significantly, though the degree of openness about the previously illegal substance is likely to […]
Research Links Childhood Obesity to Diabetes Drug Taken During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND A recent research study has concluded that when women take the common diabetes drug, Metformin, during pregnancy, their children have a significantly increased likelihood of being overweight or obese.1 Metformin crosses placenta and passes to the fetus There are 2 common reasons why a woman might be prescribed Metformin, one is the […]
Pre-conception: Health Practices for Both Partners
Dr Sarah King, ND Thinking of Conceiving? Did you know that it takes about 100 days for an egg to mature? During this time of development and maturation, a woman’s follicles are extremely vulnerable to DNA damage from exposure to toxins, systemic or chronic inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies. This means that for many women who […]
Low-to-No-Carb Diets Could Cause Harm During Pregnancy
Node Smith, ND Battle of the Carbs We are obsessed with “carbs” – mostly not eating them. With such drastically different cultural messages telling us on the one hand, to indulge, while on the other hand, that skinny is beautiful, dieting has become an infatuation for some. Most popular diets today are for the most […]
BPA and Pregnancy: Ongoing Health Problems in Offspring
Node Smith, ND Recent Study Links Exposure of BPA to Mothers with Increased Levels in Offspring In a recent study, exposure of mothers to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in plastic packaging and the inside lining of metal cans, during pregnancy and breast feeding resulted in increased levels in offspring.1 The offspring of […]
Study Links Dietary Consumption of Pesticides on Fruits and Veggies to Lowered Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent study has reported a distinct association between dietary intake of pesticides on fruits and vegetables and pregnancy outcomes.1 This shouldn’t come as a surprise, many pesticides and toxic residues that are common to the modern industrial era are known endocrine disruptors.2 The endocrine system is responsible for the production of […]
Fertility-Awareness-based Methods: Birth control and fertility helpers
Dr Sarah King, ND It can be Difficult for many Women to Find and utilize Non-hormonal Options when it comes to Fertility This includes women who want to become pregnant, but also for those who are looking to avoid pregnancy. In these situations, it is common for women to be the target of hormonal therapies, […]
Why You Should be Eating Organ Meats and an Easy Paté Recipe
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Organ Meats: the Original Multivitamins Inexpensive and nutritious, they were also a staple in the diet of generations past, before nose-to-tail eating became trendy. Organ meats are a much denser source of nutrients than the muscle meats that account for most of our protein intake in the United States. Both are […]
Most Women are Not Gaining Healthy Weight During Pregnancy
A global study published last month reveals that approximately 75% of pregnant women are experiencing unhealthy weight gain.1 The study, which combines data from Asia, the United States, and Europe shows that half of women gain too much weight during pregnancy and almost a quarter fail to gain enough, increasing the risk of premature birth […]