dependi What is Iron Deficiency? Have you been feeling tired, weak, dizzy, short of breath, or always cold? If you answered yes, you’re not alone! These symptoms are often a tell-tale sign of iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency is the MOST COMMON nutritional...

Finally! Funded IVF Ontario is now the only province in Canada that offers government-funded IVF fertility treatments. This includes one fully funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle per lifetime. With the new Ontario Fertility Program, which started in late...

Fertility Supplements: An Overload of Information There is currently an information overload on the Internet about fertility supplements. It can get overwhelming to know what is actually beneficial versus what could potentially be harmful. I can’t tell you how many...

Do you ever wonder why those annoying little pimples pop up uninvited from time to time? Many adults still experience acne well past their teenage years and into their adult lives. It can be annoying, frustrating, and embarrassing at times. The location, timing, and...

Vitex agnus-castus, also known as chaste berry or chaste tree, has been used in Europe for thousands of years. It has been used to treat female reproductive disorders and fertility for a long time. Vitex comes in the form of tinctures, tablets, or tea. What Does Vitex...

The story about PCOS is a little complicated because there are so many different factors at play. Despite the facts and rumors you have heard, some dietary and lifestyle modifications can make a huge difference in the symptoms and progression of this condition. What...

Have You Considered Acupuncture for Infertility? Acupuncture for infertility is becoming a popular natural alternative to conventional fertility treatments and a great adjunct to assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF. Acupuncture for infertility is a very...

Is stress holding you back from getting pregnant, or is not getting pregnant stressing you out? Either way, many women are struggling with similar issues but don’t feel comfortable talking about it. Some don’t even realize how stressed they are on a daily basis,...

Exercise and Fertility: Helpful or Harmful? Are you thinking of starting to exercise more as a way to boost your health and improve your fertility? Or have you stopped all forms of exercise because you’re scared that it’ll prevent you from getting pregnant? Before you...

I would love to say YES! Eat these exact foods, in this particular combination, at these specific times — and your fertility will skyrocket! There’s no magic nutritional formula for getting pregnant. However following our Optimal Fertility Diet may help in optimizing...

A quick Google search of “home remedies/tips to increase pregnancy” yields a pretty interesting blend of fertility myths. Specific sexual positions, keeping your legs in the air after sex, eating gluten-free, eating sweet potatoes, inserting a diva cup after...

When I’m asked what is the optimal fertility diet, I like to follow a few simple rules: eat a diet rich in healthy proteins, complex carbs, healthy fats, and avoid any processed foods. It seems simple enough, however, what many couples don’t realize is that there is a...

A food sensitivity is an immune system reaction to a particular food. Food sensitivities can cause a variety of symptoms and poor overall health. This type of reaction is quite different from a true food allergy. Food allergies are immediate reactions, triggered by an...

If you’ve been following the headlines over the last few years, you may have heard about xenoestrogens, these estrogen mimickers or “fake estrogens”, and are likely most familiar with a chemical called Bisphenol-A, or BPA – commonly found in plastic. This particular...