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Explore expert tips, research, and real guidance from the naturopathic doctors at Conceive Health — all focused on supporting your fertility journey, naturally.
Is a Low Carb Diet Safe While Trying to Conceive?
Low-carb diets have become very popular over recent years. Many people use a low-carb diet to help them lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, improve energy levels, manage diabetes and much more. There is also a lot of talk about using a low-carb diet to improve fertility. So, what’s the deal? Should you try […]
Hormone Balancing Breakfast – Chia Seed Pudding
Hormone Balancing Breakfast – Chia Seed Pudding Dr. Morgan Ramsay, ND One of the most daunting tasks in the morning is figuring out what to eat for breakfast! This is especially true when trying to focus on a fertility-friendly morning routine, and unfortunately, the classic (and often the quickest!) breakfast foods don’t always fit the […]
Magnesium & Fertility: Everything You Need to Know
The magnesium in your body (or lack thereof), affects just about how every one of your cells functions — including those that play a role in your fertility. As the fourth most common mineral in the human body, it is no surprise that magnesium is a critical cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions. It acts […]
Can Too Much Processed, Fast Food Affect Fertility?
It’s not a surprise that eating a “standard Western diet” isn’t good for our health. We’re referring to a diet that includes a lot of fast food and processed and packaged foods. Short term, a diet like this can cause gas and bloating, or feelings of still being hungry even after a meal. Long term, […]
What You Need to Know About Vitamin C and Fertility
When you think of vitamin C, you probably think about colds, oranges and chicken noodle soup. It’s certainly important for immunity, but did you know it also plays a role in fertility? In the following article, Dr. Camille Krause, ND at Conceive Health @ TRIO KW explains everything you need to know about Vitamin C, […]
How Vitamin A Impacts Your Thyroid & Fertility
When you think of vitamin A, hormones aren’t necessarily the first indication that comes to mind. While it’s well known for its impact on immunity and eye health, vitamin A does much more. It binds the retinoid X nuclear receptors (RXR), which is responsible for the expression of hundreds of genes that influence hormone metabolism, […]
How to Improve Your Egg Health for Better Fertility
In an interview with Dr. Tracy Malone, she discussed how to improve egg health for better fertility – including what chemicals, pesticides, and toxins to avoid. Dr. Tracy Malone ND: Eggs start to develop about 100 days prior to ovulation. That 100 days, it’s the environment in which the egg matures that can really impact […]
Fertility Friendly Recipes: Perfectly Peachy Popsicles
summer. It’s hot. And peach season is coming up! Are you totally craving something cool and refreshing? Sadly, many of the popsicle options out there in the grocery store aren’t so great, even if they claim to be on the healthier side. I’ve taken a look at many of the ingredients and the carbohydrate count […]
Fertility Friendly Recipes: Sweet Gua-Kale-Mole Dip
How about a little twist on guacamole that’ll get you some praise at your summer BBQs. It’ll also give you a taste of the tropics and I’m sure we can all use some of that right about now. INGREDIENTS 2 avocados 1/2 cup pineapple or mango, chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1-2 jalapeño peppers, diced (enough […]
Can You Get Enough Vitamin D From the Sun?
Vitamin D, our “sunshine” vitamin is so much more than a nutrient. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone with receptors located in almost every tissue in the body. Although many of us associate vitamin D with bone health or preventing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), this special hormone plays a significant role in our immune system, […]
Fertility Recipes: Avocado Devilled Eggs
Are you ready for a delicious and easy to make recipe for Summer (which is preconception and fertility-friendly)? Here is a recipe from the naturopathic kitchen of Dr. Rachel Corradetti- Sargeant. INGREDIENTS 12 large eggs 1 avocado, skin removed, pitted and diced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon sea salt […]
Should You Worry About Pesticides & Fertility?
Before the 1940s all foods could have been considered “organic,” but since the 1950s the amount of pesticides used agriculturally has more than tripled. These pesticides are found in our fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and fish. There are two main categories of pesticides: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), and brominated […]