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Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells have a harder time taking up glucose from the bloodstream. It's a precursot to Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, which refers to a cluster of symptoms that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, is a hallmark symptom of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and affects 40% of adults in the United States. Insulin Resistance is a BIG problem in the United States and worldwide, and has a dramatic effect on health, fertil

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 1 in 6 couple worldwide will struggle to get pregnant, and researchers believe the problem is only getting worse. How Do You Define Infertility? There are two parameters when it comes to defining infertility, and the timing in which typical interventions are initiated. For women under 35, infertility is defined as having at least 12 months of unprotected intercourse without getting pregnant. For women over 35, the numb

At any given moment, your body has antioxidants and free radicals present. Essential metabolic processes throughout the body, such as cellular processes, result in byproducts of free radicals. While this is normal, and your body has methods in place to keep these free radicals in check, if the balance between free radicals and antioxidants is lost, cellular damage and resulting disease can ensue. This can happen with overexposure to free radicals in the environment, such as f

While overexercising can have detrimental effects on fertility, moderate exercise is recommended for every woman trying to conceive, and should be recommended for every man as well! Not only does regular exercise support a healthy cardiovascular system, and a healthy weight, but it can promote regular ovulation, better glucose control, and lower inflammation - all incredibly important topics when it comes to conception. Benefits of Exercising Moderate exercise not only helps

Especially in western culture, we hear endless maladies that are either associated with, or fueled by stress - like quicker aging, a poor...

If you're having difficulty getting pregnant, you are certainly not alone! Roughly 1 in 8 couples struggle to conceive, and while much of...

Infertility affects 10-15% of couples worldwide. While a lot of attention is focused on egg and sperm quality, healthy hormones, and...

Maybe you have a friend, neighbor or family member you want to share the gospel with, but aren’t sure where to start. Well, you could...

God has really been putting it on my heart to start creating resources to help others connect with God and to interact with His word. My...

Written October 11, 2020 Being in competitive sports from a young age, I got into a life-long habit of busyness, and, in my mind,...

Written March 25, 2020 None of us can escape the side effects of COVID-19 in our world right now. Though most of us are not dealing with...

Written May 25, 2020 I love Proverbs! For a long time I didn’t value the book of Proverbs (probably because I didn’t know what a lot of...

Written May 22, 2020 We have long winters where I’m from and that means lush, green yards don’t come early. Our yard was looking how I...

Written April 4, 2020 Maybe you’re a stay at home parent by choice or maybe with all that’s going on in our world right now, you are...

If you struggle to find time in your busy day to sit with Jesus, to pray, or to get in your Bible, then this post is for you! I often...

Something that God has been really impressing upon my heart is to train up my children to have a heart for the nations. With me being so...

Last week we had a playdate at a friend’s house. The weather cooperated, and the kids had such a fun time playing outside on the...

We go through our normal routines each day. We buy food off of grocery store shelves, spray our yard to get rid of weeds, freshen up with...

While a diet rich in lean proteins, whole grains and colorful fruits and vegetables is the best way to provide the nutrition your body...

Have you ever experienced that burning sensation in your throat after eating too much pizza, spicy food, or tomato products? This, my...