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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...

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

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...

Found in tropical and subtropical Asia, India, China, and parts of Africa, ginger is not only used as a spice and herb in cooking, but is...

Infertility affects roughly 1 in 7 couples, and rates are only getting worse, especially in regards to male fertility. A recent global...

Long known for its widespread use in Japanese culture, green tea has a wealth of health benefits. The tea is obtained from a shrub-like...

A nearly 100% Indian produced crop, turmeric is a perennial, oblong, orange plant that produces a beautiful yellow powder when dried (and...

Have you heard all the buzz about blueberries? Not only are they a delicious snack, but they are a powerful superfood. Packed with...

It is not uncommon to have someone ask me what a midwife is when I tell them what I do, or to encounter confusion about the fact there...

Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing! Even though often uncomfortable and quite exhausting, being pregnant is such a sweet time! But it’s...