The Conception Channel Podcast
The IV Solution to Stress
Stress is inevitable in our day to day lives. The sooner we accept this simple fact, the sooner we can begin to take the right steps in mitigating the effects of stress on our body and mind.
Sperm Health, Fertility and Food
The respected journal “Fertility and Sterility” published a significant study this month, relating to meat intake and how it is related to sperm quality and male fertility in conjunction with IVF.
Blueberry-Mint Smoothie
Guest Post by Krista A. Parr, R.H.N.
Fruit smoothies with greens are perfect for light summer snacks; they make use of all the garden-fresh ingredients available,
Strawberry-Lavender Chia Jam
Guest post by Krista A. Parr, R.H.N.
Hooray for strawberry season! If you’re like me and you bought a large basket at the farmer’s market and now find yourself in a race against time to use up all those beautiful berries before they go overripe and mushy,
Sally’s Fertility Story…
“After two years of trying unsuccessfully to have a baby, I knew something was wrong. My periods had always been very irregular and I was frustrated because my family doctor would not refer me to a fertility specialist until we’d been trying for at least two years.
Complete Quinoa Salad
Guest Post by Nikki Hurst
Quinoa: a tiny ivory or red coloured seed packed full of nutrients having a very unique, nutty flavour.
‘Qi’ Stagnation, not ‘cheese’ Stagnation
Chinese medicine can be difficult to decipher sometimes; the language and methods it uses only makes sense within the system itself and without any background knowledge it can be confusing and annoyingly esoteric.
Seasonal Fluctuations in Gene expression
A recent research study was published that has discovered there are seasonal variations in the activity of our DNA. This may sound absolutely obvious to those that feel different during each season have always had a favourite season in which they feel their best.
3 Postures to Prepare Your Body for a Natural Childbirth
Are you aware there are exercises which can help prepare your body for a quicker, easier childbirth? According to Janelle Durham, a childbirth educator and doula in Kirkland,
Advancements in IVF Technology
Advancements in infertility treatments have been evolving furiously over the past thirty years. Here at Yinstill we regularly support couples who are taking advantage of scientific developments including IVF (in vitro fertilization),
Cranberry-Cinnamon Seed Loaf
Guest post by Krista A. Parr, R.H.N.
This recipe is inspired by Sarah Britton’s “Life-Changing Loaf of Bread” from her fabulous blog, My New Roots.
Smoking and Pregnancy
The dangers of smoking before, during and after pregnancy are well known to all, but a new study out of England using 4D ultrasound imaging techniques sheds new light on the risks involved.