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What you need to know about chemical exposure & fertility

By Dr. Spence Pentland / Diet & Nutrition, Egg Quality, General Health, Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Men's Health, Pregnancy, Self-Care, Toxins, Women's Health

The following videos and information were compiled by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). The ASRM is a non-profit organization that sets standards, ethics, and guidelines for the field of reproductive medicine and fertility doctors in the United States.

Compelling scientific evidence in recent decades has established strong links between chemical exposures and endocrine diseases, as well as causing issues with reproduction and pregnancy.

In 2019, the Endocrine Society’s Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC’s) Advisory Group gathered a Task Force to develop resources that would help endocrinologists and fertility specialists answer questions about EDCs and facilitate evidence-based discussions with their patients.

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Functional Medical Testing

By Dr. Spence Pentland / Advanced Maternal Age, Diet & Nutrition, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Egg Quality, Endometriosis, General Health, Genetics, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support, Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Men's Health, Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Self-Care, Stress and Infertility, Toxins, Unexplained Infertility, Women's Health

At Yinstill we offer a variety of testing to suit the needs of each patient. Any combination of the tests listed below may be recommended to those struggling with reproductive and/or health challenges. Since we know fertility optimization is dependent on the cultivation of whole health, precision medical practices to individualize your treatment plan is necessary, and testing is an important step.

Hormones

Both male and female hormone status may help discover underlying issues that could be causing reproductive challenges.

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The 6 Causes of Infertility

By Dr. Spence Pentland / Advanced Maternal Age, Diet & Nutrition, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Egg Quality, Endometriosis, Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Self-Care, Stress and Infertility, Toxins, Unexplained Infertility, Women's Health

The following is an important overview of the true causes of disease such as infertility and related conditions [Endometriosis, PCOS, male factor infertility, etc]. This simple overview makes it easy to understand where we need to put more focus so that we can both optimize our reproductive health, and stay healthy for the long run!

The six causes of infertility and any other dis-ease in the body according to Chinese Medicine are;

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SAFER BEAUTY. HEALTHIER YOU.

By yinstill / General Health, Toxins, Women's Health

We all shop for personal care products and have a vested interest in their overall performance, but have you ever thought about the safety of the products you use? Unfortunately, the current legislation in both Canada and the US is incredibly under-regulated. The majority of products on our store shelves are potentially and/or conclusively detrimental to human health.

WHAT’S IN OUR PRODUCTS AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE?

Not all chemicals are bad for us.

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QUALITY – Yinstill’s Woman’s Fertility Formula

By Marni Ross / Advanced Maternal Age, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Egg Quality, Women's Health

Quality is a unique blend of nutrients and herbs focused on optimizing the mitochondrial health of egg cells. Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the egg cell, is responsible for energy production, oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryonic development, therefore, nutrients essential for mitochondrial health are important for the quality of your oocytes, What’s superior about this formula is the inclusion of multiple antioxidants and mitochondrial support nutrients, which all play different roles in supporting the mitochondria to function more effectively at optimizing energy production in the cell,

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Do we really need to take supplements?

By Dr. Spence Pentland / Diet & Nutrition, Dr Spence Pentland, Egg Quality, General Health, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Support, Lifestyle, Male Factor Infertility, Men's Health, Self-Care, Women's Health

“I’m healthy, I eat well, prioritize sleep, exercise regularly, manage stress, get plenty of fresh air, and drink lots of quality filtered water – why would I need to take supplements?“

If this is you, fantastic! You are really laying the foundation for good health. You may also already be taking some supplements such as vitamin D, omega oils, and a multivitamin – lean forward, raise your hand above your head,

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After a year of trying to conceive…

After a year of trying to conceive with no luck, I had started fertility testing with my GP and was on a long waitlist to see a gynecologist. While I waited a friend suggested I go to Yinstill and I could not be more grateful! The entire staff is warm and welcoming and Lara was a beautiful teacher, partner and support. Not only was she able to put together an effective TCM treatment plan (supplements and acupuncture) but she was also able to offer guidance on diet,

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MIC+ Injections for Stress, PMS, Weight Loss, & Energy

By Dr. Spence Pentland / Advanced Maternal Age, Diet & Nutrition, Egg Quality, General Health, Men's Health, Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Stress and Infertility, Women's Health

MIC+ Injections are recommended to any patient that is in need of stress reduction, increased energy, weight loss, improved digestion, and detoxification (heavy metals, homocysteine). Injection therapy is 100% natural and does not involve the use of any medications. It is the fastest and most effective way to deliver nutrients to the cells and tissues of your body. Injections provide 100% absorption versus 30-40% absorption through oral supplementation. Please take a moment and read an important blog post,

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Yoga and Chinese Medicine – build Prana and regulate Qi

By Erin / General Health, Lifestyle, Women's Health, Yoga

Yoga

The Vedas are ancient texts from India, written in Sanskrit. They are considered to be divine truths revealed to ancient sages after intense meditation.

Meditation is a practice to bring awareness to the nature of our Self. Slowing and observing our thoughts can expose the nature of our mind, how it connects to our body, and what lies beyond the mind. Repeating mantras or the observation of our breath are common meditative approaches.

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Acupuncture for Pre and Post Surgery

By Lara / Surgery, Women's Health

During your reproductive journey, it may be necessary to have a surgery to better your chances of conception. Typically in the reproductive arena, many of these are laparoscopic surgeries which are minimally invasive. Sometimes more extensive surgeries are unavoidable and required to continue towards the goal of conceiving. This is when taking stock of your goals and timelines becomes even important as many couples are working within timelines. One way to strategize a quicker recovery and reduce the stress that accompanies surgery is to consider the benefits surrounding pre and post operative acupuncture.

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