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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.
Live Q&A on Egg Health and Reproductive Aging
If you’ve been thinking about your future fertility lately, you’ve probably realized it can feel like a second job. One that comes with a lot of open browser tabs, a fair amount of late-night Googling, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to find a moment to just step away from the noise and […]
From “The Black Box” to Better Outcomes: Implantation, Fertility, and What Actually Helps
Why Implantation Is So Tricky Implantation requires the coordination of many different molecules and biochemistry to occur in the right sequence. Two key players must “match”: The embryo (blastocyst), carrying the right signalling molecules The endometrium (uterine lining), expressing a specific, time-sensitive “receptive” signature Immune cells (like uterine natural killer cells and macrophages), hormones (notably […]
Your Metabolic Snack Guide & Supportive Tips for 2026
If you’re navigating your fertility right now, you’ve probably noticed it can start to feel like a lot of “noise.” Between the research and the endless advice, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by the process. At Conceive Health, our goal is to help you cut through that noise. We focus on the foundations—optimizing […]
Egg & Fertility Health: Holiday Recipe Guide 2025
Did you know … eggs take nearly 3 months to mature before they’re fully mature. During that time, they’re really tuned in to what’s happening in your body—things like stress, sleep, toxins, and how well you’re actually nourishing yourself. All of that can impact egg quality (and even the DNA inside them). The good news? Those […]
Does Acupuncture Improve Fertility?
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to promote balance. It has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions, including infertility. Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive. It is defined as the inability to conceive […]
Can a Mediterranean Diet Improve Your Fertility?
The Mediterranean diet is always popping up in the news. Most recently, a 2023 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, found that 119,315 people who followed the Mediterranean diet over 30+ years had lower rates of dying from heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.1 If it prevents cancer and heart […]
Why Do Some Genetically Normal Embryos Fail to Implant?
Statistically, about 1/3 of genetically normal embryos don’t implant into the uterus. Why? A big research review in May 2022 tried to answer this question. The possible issues come down to 3 different categories: embryonic, uterine, and systemic. Of all the things I’m about to discuss, they are not all equal in terms of how […]
What Beauty Products are Safe When Trying to Conceive?
There was another recall of aerosolized products recently. We’ve already seen recalls for aerosol body sprays, deodorants, and sunscreens in the past year and this time it’s dry shampoo sprays. In this recent product recall, aerosol propellants were contaminated with relatively dangerous levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. I consider these a wake-up call to […]
Is it Safe to Whiten Your Teeth When Trying to Conceive?
One question I get quite commonly is “can I whiten or bleach my teeth while I’m trying to conceive?” The short answer is: we don’t have enough information, so it’s best to avoid it. The two main chemicals used to whiten teeth are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. They’re put either into a mouth guard […]
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 […]
Is There a Link Between Toxins and Miscarriages?
Miscarriages are devastating and more often than not, it’s difficult to determine why they happened. The best approach for multiple miscarriages (1 or more) is to rule out each possible cause, one at a time. Depending on when the miscarriage occurs, it can give us a clue as to where to start our investigation. Miscarriages […]
Does a High BMI Affect Fertility?
“I have a high BMI and my fertility doc is telling me I need to lose weight. Am I being fat shamed, or is there actual evidence that this could affect my chances of getting pregnant?” I’m hearing this more and more. People are being turned away (or delayed) from fertility treatments because of a […]