Luteal Phase Defects

Luteal Phase Defects

Luteal phase defect is when your menstrual cycle is shorter than 28 days in length.  If your cycle has shortened or has always been short than a luteal phase defect may be the reason why. Progesterone is lacking in luteal phase defect.  Progesterone helps your uterine...
Endometriosis Getting in the Way of Your Fertility?

Endometriosis Getting in the Way of Your Fertility?

Endometriosis is a condition where the inner lining of the uterus is found outside of the uterus.  This tissue acts the same way the tissue inside the uterus acts and degrades each month with hormonal signaling.  Often times endometriosis is very painful with severe...
Anxiety in Women with Infertility Parallels to Chronic Pain

Anxiety in Women with Infertility Parallels to Chronic Pain

When couples are having trouble conceiving, stress can increase. Whether trying to conceive naturally or going through IUI (intrauterine insemination) or IVF (In vitro fertilization), stress can rear its ugly head and cause problems. According to the American...
Hydration – Is it Really That Important?

Hydration – Is it Really That Important?

About 60% of the human body is made of water. We all know that being hydrated is important, especially for Arizona desert dwellers, but many people are still chronically dehydrated. Some symptoms of dehydration are obvious like increased thirst, dry mouth, dry skin,...
Should I Go Organic?

Should I Go Organic?

How your food is grown can have a major impact on your mental and emotional health as well as the environment. Organic foods have more beneficial nutrients, such as antioxidants, than conventionally grown produce and they are free of pesticides and herbicides that are...
Immune Support and Fertility

Immune Support and Fertility

Staying healthy while trying to conceive is cornerstone. Many of the same nutrients that optimize fertility also support the immune system. Proper sleep, water and eating a healthy diet is important for immune function and overall health and well-being. Some of the...
Tai Qi, Yoga and Meditation Reduce Inflammation

Tai Qi, Yoga and Meditation Reduce Inflammation

Can Yoga and Tai Qi Affect your genes? Can they reduce inflammation? A study in 2017 suggests “yes” to answer both questions. There is considerable evidence for the effectiveness of mind–body interventions (MBIs) in improving mental and physical health, but the...
Vitamin D and Your Fertility

Vitamin D and Your Fertility

  1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the hormonally active form of vitamin D3, is a lipid-soluble compound that plays a significant role in fertility. What many don’t know is that Vitamin D3 is linked to better egg quality and sperm quality, prevention...
5 Fertility Superfoods

5 Fertility Superfoods

5 Super Foods to Boost Your Fertility Blueberries: These are packed with disease-fighting phytochemical such as anthocyanins, resveratrol, cyanidins and quercetin. They also contain high levels of soluble fiber. They have an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effect in...
Adrenals and Your Fertility

Adrenals and Your Fertility

The adrenal glands are two little glands that sit on top of your kidneys. They are responsible for the release of many hormones including cortisol. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid steroid hormone that is released in response to decreased levels of blood sugar and...