HTMA: Setting the Record Straight The following information is shared with approval from Ian Tracton. I highly recommend and regularly use InterClinical Laboratories for HTMA testing. What OligoScan says about hair analysis – and what the peer-reviewed evidence shows OligoScan and its sellers routinely characterise Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) as inferior, unreliable, or limited … Read more
This is another amazing fact about reproduction. Your baby will inherit 100% of his/her mitochondria from the mother—the father contributed none. Here’s why this happens. Mitochondria have their own DNA, separate from the DNA in your cell nucleus. This mitochondrial DNA is circular and contains about 16,500 base pairs. It’s much smaller than your nuclear … Read more
The following information should really light the fire under every woman seeking to have a baby. It explains and highlights how women have the power to influence the health of their babies (and even their grandchildren). While I explain this in my book, Lily Nichols’ paper is insightful and presents some of the latest research … Read more
The following information is by Lily Nichols, American Nutritionist who has been researching all things nutrition and food in relation to pregnancy. Need a little motivation to stick with real, nutrient-dense foods during pregnancy? Below, I’ll give you an overview of some research on how ultraprocessed foods impact pregnancy outcomes, and the findings speak volumes … Read more
In a world of quick-fixes and a “one pill for every ill” approach to healthcare, it is no wonder that we are seeing a dramatic rise in chronic illnesses. The term “holistic health” is often bantered about but what does it really mean? Whether you are looking at naturopathic or homeopathic medicine, the approach is … Read more
I have written about the importance of methylation in my book as well as in my blogs. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism and is usually checked for elevated levels, particularly due to its link to cardiovascular disease. However, today I’d like to share an excellent blog by Carolyn Ledowsky of MTHFR Support explaining … Read more
The miracle that is birth The following words come through Les Dyer and can be found in his book, Pennies from Heaven*. They are shared with permission. …every birth is miraculous! Every female starts life with well over a million eggs in her ovaries. By the time she’s ready for babies she’s already shed three … Read more
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