Vitamin D: How the Sunshine Vitamin Can Influence Your Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND The Body Makes Vitamin D Naturally from Exposure to Sunlight Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient the body makes naturally from direct sun exposure to the skin. Despite many food sources having been fortified with Vitamin D, levels remain epidemically low in North Americans.1 While genetics contribute to these low […]
The Glitter and Glitz of High Dose Vitamin D – Is a One Pill Solution the Panacea Promised? Part II
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND In Part I of this series, I discussed the concerns and caveats I had with prescribing vitamin D based on current study conclusions and measurements. In part II, I will go on to further detail a review on the caveats of prescribing vitamin D for conditions solely based on associations with […]
L-Carnitine: Another Essential Nutrient for Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND In one of my previous articles for the Natural Path, I outlined the essential nutrients expecting mothers should optimize to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Another nutrient that should be added to this list is a molecule called L-carnitine. L-carnitine L-carnitine is a molecule made from amino acids lysine and methionine […]
7 Things To Do Before You Get Pregnant
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Pregnancy is a life-changing experience. Like any big event, thoughtful preparation can ease the transition and improve the outcome. Give yourself the best chance for a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby by taking time now to optimize your fertility and do some advanced planning. These seven steps will help […]
Anti-Asthma Drugs, Pregnancy and Autism Risk
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of Drexel University, certain anti-asthma drugs, if taken during pregnancy, have been linked to an increase in autism risk. The researchers looked at birth records from 1997 to 2007 and saw that children whose mothers took a particular anti-asthma drug during pregnancy were 30 percent more likely to be […]
3 Considerations When Preparing for Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Spontaneous, unplanned pregnancies happen all the time and while surprising, are the most wonderful things that can happen to an expecting parent. In other occasions, potential parents like to plan and time when they would like to start growing their family and it’s at these times I’m often consulted for […]
Vitamin D-rich Foods During Pregnancy May Reduce Allergy Risk in Children
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy – but not supplemental vitamin D intake – was associated with a reduced risk of development of allergies […]
Air Pollution Exposure During Pregnancy Linked with Asthma Risk
(NaturalPath) According to a study conducted by the University of British Columbia, babies born to mothers exposed to air pollution from traffic during pregnancy have an increased risk of developing asthma before the age of six. “Our study results highlight the danger of exposure to pollution while babies are still in the womb.” One researcher said. […]
Optimizing the Thyroid Before and During Pregnancy: Two Important Minerals to Consider
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 […]
Cuddle Up With Your Partner
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox How human touch, trust, and emotions are linked with oxytocin Everyone needs hugs! Think about it: Describe that feeling you get when cuddling up with your partner or getting a well-needed hug from someone you love. That feeling is likely being enhanced via increased oxytocin levels. Midwives, doulas and childbirth […]