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The Most Important Step: Find out when you ovulate! Many women do not know when they ovulate. Some women may have read that ovulation...
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Understanding and dealing with PCOS
Almost one out of every ten women suffers from PCOS or Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Unfortunately most women are not even aware that...
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Are your hormones ruling your life?
It is estimated that as many as 90% of women are experiencing a hormonal disorder that affects them on a regular basis. I have met many...
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Does weight affect fertility?
Obesity or being underweight is involved in about 12% of female cases of infertility. Women with a BMI (body mass index) higher than 25...
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What causes infertility?
According to a study published in the Japanese Medical Association Journal, underlying factors of infertility are psychological factors...
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Is soy a healthy alternative to dairy?
An infant exclusively fed soy formula receives the estrogenic equivalent (based on body weight) of up to five birth control pills per...
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How does sugar affect fertility?
The body is naturally programmed to keep blood sugar in balance. It closely regulates the sugar level to keep it within a safe range....
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Can ‘unexplained infertility’ be explained?
Approximately 15% to 30% of couples will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility after examining all medical tests performed. It is the...
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How food affects fertility?
As the saying goes “You are what you eat”. This is even more important when you are trying to become pregnant. Not only do you want to...
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Could you be making this mistake?
This very simple mistake may stop you from falling pregnant. Are you using a lubricant during intercourse? Did you know that most...
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Is your fertility affected by xenohormones?
Xenohormones are a group of either naturally occurring or artificially created compounds showing hormone-like properties. The most...
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Have you eliminated gluten, but you still have symptoms?
More and more people notice that they feel better by eliminating gluten from their diet. There is a small percentage of people whose...
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Do you need to lose weight to conceive?
A study found that women who are overweight (a body mass index or BMI rating of 25 to 29.9) have a 26% lower chance of conceiving and...
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Margarine vs. Butter
I just read through a newsletter article I wrote in 2010. I mention that 90% of the dairy section at the supermarket was devoted to...
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Do you suffer from reflux? This simple food could be the answer.
A lot of people suffer from reflux after eating a meal. Most people assume that they have too much stomach acid and that is the cause of...
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What chemicals do you use in your house?
Did you know what scientists do to fatten mice rapidly? They inject them with Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). In a study of mice given doses...
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Struggling to lose weight? This article may have a solution for you.
Did you know what scientists do to fatten mice rapidly? They inject them with Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). In a study of mice given doses...
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Tests show your thyroid is normal, but your symptoms suggest otherwise?
What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid, means your body is not producing enough thyroid hormones. The...
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Is milk healthy?
According to a study done by the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, milk is one of the most commonly reported food allergy. For many, milk can...
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Is Aspartame Safe?
I think most of you have heard about aspartame. According to the Aspartame Information Centre, Aspartame, sold under the brand name of...