The Conception Channel Podcast
Literally, Tiny Engines to Help Sperm Swim!
Ok, yes this is really happening – tiny motors that attach to sperm to help improve how well they swim (motility), and experts are saying that this might soon become a feasible treatment for male factor infertility.
How to Live in Harmony with Autumn
Autumn doesn’t spring, rather it falls. Summer changes to winter and a crisp dry coolness creeps into the air somewhere between the extremes of the year.
How to relieve stress on the spot using just your breath
Ever found yourself in a difficult or stressful situation that just gets your blood boiling or causes you to feel all frantic inside?
What you NEED to know about your thyroid
There is a huge problem in health care today. People are living with thyroid problems that are either being misdiagnosed, mistreated, or completely missed by their physicians.
How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can Help with Stress
The role of stress and fertility is unclear, and it’s important to remember that stress itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It allows us to move faster,
How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help with Miscarriage
Affecting over a fifth of pregnant women, there’s often little information available about what went wrong in the case of miscarriage. In Canada,
Managing PCOS by Changing our Cooking Habits
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine abnormality, affecting 6-8% of the female population. There can be a cascade of hormonal imbalances causing irregular menstruation,
7 Reasons to Ditch the Coffee During Preconception and Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, you’ve probably been told by your doctor that coffee is completely safe. Some sources specify a limit of 200mg of caffeine per day,
How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can Support IVF
The reasons for choosing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) are as diverse and numerous as are the patients themselves, but what people do have in common is a deep rooted desire to love and start a family.
How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help with Male Factor Infertility
Approximately 40% of couples who are having trouble conceiving will experience male factor infertility, creating a significant area of interest which is often overlooked by both couples and specialists.
What should I eat during my IVF cycle?
As a naturopathic doctor, I get this question A LOT. Women generally aren’t given very specific guidance around how they should be eating when undergoing fertility treatment since IVF clinics are so busy and there is lots of information like injections,
How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help with Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a hormonal and immune system disease in which cells similar to the endometrium or uterine lining, grow outside the uterine cavity, often on the peritoneum or surrounding abdominal organs.
