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Yeast Overgrowth and Fertility: The Hidden Threat How Candida Can Impact Your Reproductive Health   On your quest to improve your odds of conceiving, you may have already discovered that an overgrowth of candida can negatively affect fertility. So, how can you identify if this is a problem—and then reverse it?  What is Candida? Candida…

The Gut-Fertility Connection How Leaky Gut Syndrome & Chronic Inflammation Impact Reproductive Health   When it comes to fertility issues and unexplained infertility, many couples focus on tracking ovulation, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing stress levels. However, recent research has unveiled a surprising link between poor gut health and reproductive health, highlighting the crucial…

How to Maximize Sperm Health for Natural Conception, IVF, or IUI Functional health tips for high-quality swimmers Up to 15% of couples face fertility issues when trying to conceive. In around half of these cases, male factor infertility plays at least a partial role(1).    All too often, couples are given a diagnosis of “unexplained…

The Optimal Preconception Health Guide for Females Essential steps to nurture your well-being before conceiving As you embark upon your journey to conceive, it will be very important to focus on maximizing both your physical and mental health. This will help you navigate the unique challenges of pregnancy and parenting while also reducing risk factors…

Female Infertility Stigmas: Why Women Are Blamed Navigating the Emotional Challenges & Embracing Functional Medicine Solutions Throughout the ages, society has unfairly blamed women for infertility, even though both men and women can have risk factors that cause it.   Cultural norms and lack of knowledge have made people believe that women’s fertility problems are…

Overcoming Autoimmune-Related Infertility The Surprising Link Between Your Immune System & Fertility If you’ve been on the rollercoaster ride of trying to conceive, you know all about the emotional toll of the endless questions and frustrations, tempered by moments of hope.    Most couples who struggle to successfully conceive don’t know that autoimmune disorders can…

Phytonutrients for Fertility How to Eat the Rainbow and Resolve Unexplained Infertility Phytonutrients, the natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods, are one of the most overlooked aspects of optimizing both male and female fertility. It’s not just about adding color to our meals; adding enough phytonutrients to our diet is crucial…

The Best Daily Routine for Optimal Fertility What to do from morning till night to improve your chances of getting pregnant When you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a while, the amount of advice and “to-dos” can feel super overwhelming. The longer the delay, the faster you want it to happen. However, the reality…

Holiday Detox Techniques for Fertility & Optimal Health How to Prepare to Conceive in the New Year The holiday season brings joy and cheer, but also factors that increase your toxic burden.    Indulgent meals, sugary treats, alcohol, and jam-packed, stress-filled schedules all put pressure and fatigue on your body, mind, and emotions. It’s incredibly…

The Link Between Ovarian Health and Longevity Your ovaries hold the key to healthy aging When it comes to optimizing our health and well-being, we often focus on the obvious things like eating right, exercising regularly, and managing stress. But there’s one critical piece of the puzzle that many women overlook: ovarian health. It turns…