When we think of any health issue, most people think of it in isolation. For example, we often hear the term “mental health” and think that this only affects our brain and mood. Likewise, with a thyroid condition or heart problem. However, all these conditions and many others are all intricately linked — and this … Read more
Hippocrates stated that all disease begins in the gut. This example demonstrates how an undiagnosed gastrointestinal condition can impact on fertility and how the holistic naturopathic approach uncovered the underlying cause of repeated early pregnancy loss. A 29 year old female presented with fertility concerns. She and her partner had been attempting to conceive for … Read more
Today’s blog is a reminder that everything that you do, eat, consume and are exposed to will influence your fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of your children as well as your grandchildren. This applies to both parents. Reproductive health can be significantly impacted by environmental factors. • These factors include physical (e.g., pollution), biological … Read more
For those of you who have read my book or my blogs, you will be familiar with the importance of preparing your body before falling pregnant. This article relates to you, ladies, and explains why it is important to have good levels of stored iron in your body before conception. It is normal for your stored iron … Read more
Although research into foetal programming has been ongoing for years, little of this evidence has made it into main-stream. What is foetal programming? Foetal programming, also known as prenatal programming, is the theory that environmental cues experienced during foetal development play an important role in determining health trajectories across the lifespan of that child. The … Read more
It’s all connected We all know that stress isn’t good for our health, but what we often do not realise is that there is an intimate connection between stress, adrenal function, thyroid function and reproductive issues. Continuous stress leads to high levels of stress hormones which not only negatively impact on thyroid function, but also … Read more
Image: Corsetti V, Notari T, Montano L. Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation. Current Research in Food Science. 2023;7:100636. The pink columns represent values prior to the dietary intervention and the green columns are values obtained following the intervention. It can be seen that testosterone rose from 11.1 nmol/L to … Read more
Everyday exposure to toxins are silently wreaking havoc on our well-being, causing a surge in chronic diseases and health complications, including declining fertility rates. In this video, Dr Mark Hyman speaks with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno about the hidden dangers of environmental toxins. Learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods like … Read more
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) PMS affects up to 80-90% of females of reproductive age and is characterised by luteal phase physical, mood and behavioural symptoms. PMS has a large impact on quality of life and daily activities. It is believed magnesium modulates hormonal levels, especially progesterone, to relieve symptoms of depression, irritability, tiredness, and anxiety.1 Dysmenorrhoea … Read more
Worldwide difference between healthspan and lifespan • Healthspan: the length of time a person is healthy. • Lifespan: the length of time a person lives. • The United Nations reports the world’s lifespan is approximately 73 years. • Healthspanis approximately 64 years. • The estimated gap between living a healthy life and living with a … Read more
