7 Toxins Lurking in your Deodorant
7 Toxins Lurking in your Deodorant While many deodorants may work for sweat patrol, they can be a sneaky source of toxins that are dangerous to your health. Your skin is an absorbent sponge. Whatever touches it has the potential to be absorbed through your...
10 STEPS TO IMPROVING PCOS
10 STEPS TO IMPROVING PCOS The biggest part of the problem with PCOS is insulin resistance. Resistance to insulin increases the body’s insulin levels, which can have a negative affect on ovulation by limiting the maturation process of an egg and in turn delaying or...
WHAT IS PCOS and HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED?
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition in women, affecting many aspects of their health, particularly the reproductive system. It may present with a menu of symptoms including: Polycystic ovaries(surface of...
10 SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE PCOS -Polycystic ovarian syndrome
10 Signs that You Might Have PCOS Irregular periods. If your periods are irregular and in particular if they are far apart or if you skip periods altogether, you’ve got a major sign of PCOS. Women with PCOS have high levels of androgens (testosterone is the most...
Whats the difference between Folate and Folic Acid?
Vitamin B9, a water soluble nutrient, is one of the more confusing members of the B vitamin family due to the different names given to it when in supplement or food form. Its correct name when talking about food forms is ‘folate’ while synthetic forms are most...
How to Check for Cervical Mucus
How to Check for Cervical Mucus When your trying to conceive, it is very important to know when is your most fertile time or often called your " fertile window". There are 4 signs that your body gives you : Basal Body Temperature Cervical Mucus Position of...
Gluten and Fertility: Some Things You Might Want to Know
I'm always encouraging my patients to go "Gluten Free" and I found this article written by Aviva Romm MD Doctor, Herbalist, Midwife and Functional Medicine Practitioner with many years of experience in women's health. She explains why you should go...
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Coping strategies to deal with fertility issues
Coping strategies to deal with fertility issues Coping strategies to deal with fertility issues Anya Sizer 1-5-14 Notes from her webinar Effects of infertility Women (sometimes men) are always surprised just what a big effect emotionally the diagnosis of infertility...
The Problem with Dairy for PCOS
The Problem with Dairy for PCOS and why it’s difficult to give up! If you have been following Ecotherapies for a while then you know that I advocate a low dairy or dairy free lifestyle. Below Dr. Lara Briden to shares more information about Casomorphins and dairy. I...