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Choline and Fertility: How to Boost Egg Quality
Choline is crucial for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum health, yet many women lack it. It supports brain development, maternal health, and should be consumed via diet or supplements. A holistic approach can ease your prenatal journey and boost nutrient levels effectively.
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The Fertility-Blood Sugar Connection: What You Need to Know When Trying to Conceive
Balancing blood sugar is crucial for hormone regulation and fertility. High and low blood sugar impacts cortisol and progesterone levels. Implementing dietary changes, such as protein-rich breakfasts and balanced meals, can optimize blood sugar stability and enhance reproductive health.
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Thyroid Health and Fertility: What You Need to Know When Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive can be a journey filled with excitement, hope and sometimes challenges. If you’re dealing with a thyroid condition, like Hashimoto’s, it’s so important to understand how your thyroid works with your body and how it can influence your fertility. But don’t worry—you’re not alone, and there’s a lot you can do…
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6 Simple Habits to Start if You’re Planning on Getting Pregnant
If you’re planning to start a family soon, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. But there are a few simple, everyday habits that can help your body get ready for pregnancy and give your fertility a boost. Let’s dive into six easy ways to take care of yourself and get your…
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How to Boost Progesterone Naturally: Easier Periods and Fertility
What is Progesterone? Progesterone is one of the hormones that plays a vital role in our menstrual cycle and early pregnancy. After ovulation, progesterone rises, and thickens the uterine lining in preparation for a fertilized egg. If an egg isn’t fertilized, progesterone levels decrease and the lining is shed and your period starts. If an…
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Ways to Support Your Body During Preconception That Aren’t Supplements!
I work a few days a week at a health food store and I’ve definitely noticed a trend lately of people coming in with this long list of supplements for fertility and not knowing what they do or why they should be taking them. While it is important to top up nutritional deficiencies and…
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Why I decided to ditch the Birth Control Pill
The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of birth control out there. We’re told it will prevent pregnancy, clear our skin and make all our period problems go away. No more cramps, no more heavy bleeding, we can even skip it altogether! For me, it was a way to prevent…
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Easy Weeknight Chili
It’s been snowy the last couple days on the west coast so I’m all about cozy and warming foods right now! One of my go-to meals for those colder nights is chili! I’ve been making a variation of this recipe since high school so thought I’d share a quick and easy version that uses…
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I have Hashimoto’s. Now what?
I got my diagnosis for Hashimoto’s back in July. The only protocol my doctor gave me was to take Synthroid and while I knew it was important to get my thyroid hormones to a stable level, I also knew there was an underlying issue somewhere in my body causing this autoimmune reaction. I’m learning…
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My Health Journey: Getting diagnosed with Hashimoto’s
Over the pandemic I noticed a real change in my health. I was tired, gaining weight even though I was consistently exercising, spotting for days before my period actually started, my hands and feet were always cold. I had always suspected anemia so I talked to my doctor about checking my iron and thyroid…