Endometriosis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition experienced by many women of reproductive age. This disease causes chronic pelvic pain and may be a contributing factor causing infertility.
The signs and symptoms of endometriosis may differ from one woman to another but often include the following:
For many women,
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month Read More »
In a recent study published last week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the sperm of athletic men were compared to that of men who are sedentary couch loving television watchers. We already know that an active lifestyle is beneficial for health and according to this study there is a distinct connection between exercise, which increases testosterone production, and increased sperm production. Additionally,
Is Sitting on the Couch and Watching the Oscars Making Your Man Less Fertile? Read More »
As of a 2009 CDC survey, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) births represented 1.4%of total US births, or 60,190 infants. It is now estimated that over 5 million births worldwide have been the result of medical reproductive intervention, a long way to come after the birth of the very first “test tube baby” in 1978. However, these advances have not come without their own concerns. In the same 2009 survey, it was also stated that 33.4% of ART births were born preterm,
The other side of the ART equation Read More »
The recent issue of the New York Times has an amazing article in it that outlines the extraordinary science behind creating junk food and making it so irresistible. With all the additives and chemical modifications that are being used to create so many of the pre-packaged foods we see in our local grocery stores, it is not surprising that our bodies have such a hard time utilizing these foods for nutritional purposes and for sustaining healthy functionality.
What is the "Junk" in Junk Food and Why Do We Love It So Much? Read More »
To properly and successfully treat PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome you MUST exercise. OK, this may sound simplistic, everyone needs to exercise to maintain health and wellness. But, when done properly, women with PCOS can expect many benefits from simply committing to a diet and exercise plan. Also, it should be noted, when exercise is done incorrectly, it can actually cause a great deal of stress in the body and contribute to irregular cycles and premature aging.
PCOS Exercise Program Read More »
An article posted yesterday in the Vancouver Sun spoke about the drugs fertility doctors are giving their patients. The cause for concern may stem from younger and relatively healthy women moving to these drugs as a means of attaining a pregnancy faster. These women, when stimulated with fertility medications (gonadotripic injections), may be at greater risk for conditions that may negatively affect the ovaries ('hyperstimulation'
Fertility drugs need better monitoring Read More »
Before we are born, our developing ovaries contain all of the eggs we will have during our lifetime. When we are still only a 20-week old fetus in our mother’s womb, our number of eggs peaks at approximately four to six million. After this time, a natural process known as ooctye attrition begins where the number of eggs decreases. By the time we are born,
Eggs don't have an expiration date Read More »
To kick off the Legislative year, the Honourable Judith Guichon, the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, delivered the Speech from the Throne Tuesday, February 12. Within this speech there is a commitment by our government to begin work on creating the environment for a school of traditional Chinese medicine.
This is a huge step forward for the acceptance of and recognition of the importance of Chinese medicine to the future of health care in this province and I hope all of Canada.
Chinese Medicine education goes public Read More »
Co-Founder, COO
Chantal Pentland, Office Director and Co-founder of Yinstill, is in charge of marketing, graphic design, social media, and human resources. Chantal has spent her last decade as the Creative director at Nettwerk Records, a local very successful label (Sarah McLaughlin, Bare Naked ladies, Avril Lavigne). Her skills in Human Resources and managing talent has come in handy at Yinstill as she thrives working along side such an amazing team of doctors and practitioners.
Chantal Pentland, Co-Founder, COO Read More »
2012 blessed Yinstill Reproductive Wellness with 57 women that fell pregnant while in our care. I am proud and deeply honored to have been chosen by these couples to assist in the manifestation of their dream. Of course we are always striving to provide care that surpasses that of any expectation.
Our clients success is our success.
Good luck creating your family.
Fifty-Seven Pregnancies in 2012 Read More »
