FOUNDER FERTILITY NOTES
Reflections on fertility, health, and the human journey toward creating life.
Drawing from more than two decades of caring for people trying to build families, Dr. Spence Pentland shares observations, clinical insights, and ideas that reach beyond tests, treatments, and protocols.
These notes explore not only what we can do to support fertility, but who we may become along the way – offering perspective, direction, and a more human way to understand the fertility journey.
Supporting Progesterone Naturally
Progesterone (synthetic progestin or bio-identical progesterone) is often prescribed for women looking to balance their hormones. But is hormone replacement always necessary? Naturopathic Medicine uses foods, herbs, supplements and lifestyle changes to help normalize hormone levels and bring the body back to balance. Although Naturopathic Doctors can prescribe bio-identical hormones, adding new hormones into your body is often a last resort.
Immune Boosting Tips for Cold and Flu season – by Dr. Jennifer Schmidt-White
During the winter season people experience frequent colds and flus. The most common preventative measure is the flu vaccine which is effective against three specific strains of viruses, but bolstering your immune system on a daily basis results in fewer and shorter colds and flus overall and improves defense against a variety of viruses and bacteria.
BPA (Bisphenol A) and Healthy Babies
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a current topic of environmental and health concern. BPA is a chemical used to improve the durability of materials without adding weight. It directly affects consumers as it is found in polycarbonate plastics, resins lining food cans and water bottles, dental composites, and on thermal paper receipts (frequently used in point-of-sale machines).
Do the phases of the moon have an influence on when you will have your baby?
At 8:05am (EST) Wednesday morning I became an uncle for the second time. This was a little bit of a surprise since this little guy was not due for another five weeks. This wasnât the first time that my sister in law gave birth early and it just so happened to coincide on the new moon.
An Introduction to Visceral Manipulation
Visceral manipulation has been around since prerecorded times and refers to the manipulation of the organs (viscera) of the body. While gentle and intuitive, this type of treatment is very effective in releasing chronic restrictions.
A modern form of visceral work was developed by a French Osteopath / Physical Therapist Jean-Pierre Barral, who became interested in the implications of manipulating the viscera through his experience in a hospital specializing in lung disease treatment and his experience treating spinal restrictions by treating the organs.
Dr. Oz – Hormone Balance 101
Both mine and my wife's favorite magazines (Success & Oprah, you guess which is who's!) always feature an article by the famous Dr. Oz. Below are the pearls of one of his recent columns on Hormone balance. He likens the hormones that run a women's body to an orchestra: '…each plays its own part in creating a perfect concert –
Understanding Fall: how to live and eat
Autumn follows on the tail of the harvest, signaling that it is time to prepare for winter. The sap of trees settles into the interior, sinking down toward the roots. With fall comes a sense of gathering in, stocking up, mingled with a sense of loss as the light begins to fade and the air chills.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture vs. BotoxÂŽ Can they even be compared?
When (it comes to) comparing the differences between cosmetic oriental medicine and new advances within western medicine, it is like comparing apples and oranges. In this article we will explore the benefits, facts, and truths about Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA) and BotoxÂŽ.
Accepting What Is
âAll the women called me Coach and I loved that the place had tableclothsâ, exclaimed my Father, over two decades ago, regaling the virtues of a local restaurant he and his woman friend enjoyed in Calgary.
He wasnât all that concerned with delving much deeper into anything;
The Relentlessness of Intention
âUncle Thomas, youâll get great seats to all my games.â That is the postscript on a thank you card I received from my 12-year-old nephew. Heâs crystal clear about an intention to play in the National Hockey League.
Last fall, I began to sense that I wanted to up the level of financial support for my nephews dream.
Endocrine-Hormone Disrupting Chemicals and Reproductive Health – Dr. Spence Pentland
A large number of widely used substances (pesticides, common household items and chemicals, industrial chemicals, metals) have been shown to have estrogen-mimicking and other endocrine-hormone disrupting effects, including;
7 Dietary Principles for Reproductive Health
Over the years working in the reproductive health field I have seen many diets come and go. What is effective is a diet that is simple & sustainable, meaning one that people can actually stick to for the long term.
