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Dr Al Yuzpe Discusses Reasons for Rising Infertility Rates on Global TV |
Click here to see the interview on Global TV
For more information on the study, see also Infertility rates rising for Canadian couples, published by Postmedia News. |
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Acupuncture may help in the treatment of infertility and IVF by |
How acupuncture can help (excerpt from the British Acupuncture Council website)
Acupuncture may help in the treatment of infertility and IVF by:
regulating fertility hormones - stress and other factors can disrupt the function of the hypothalamic pituitary-ovarian axis (HPOA). Acupuncture promotes... |
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Bad hair day |
It is a rule: if you decide not to shower, fix your hair, or wear clean clothing when you quickly dash to the grocery store for milk you WILL run into someone you know. That person will be well kept, clean and eager to recognize you. This happened to me today. Ugh.
Another thing that happened... |
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Mindful Eating |
One of the ancient secrets to optimal health and longevity in the Classical Chinese Medicine Texts is Mindful Eating. Scientists are now discovering what the ancient sages have known for thousands of years, that if we slow down, we are able to be present with food and our relationship to food, and... |
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Uterine artery embolization. WAIT! |
Uterine fibroids are very common, benign growths on the uterus. Most fibroids don’t cause a problem although some large fibroids can cause pelvic pressure and heavy periods, and fibroids inside the uterine cavity (called submucosal) can reduce fertility.
Depending on their size and symptoms,... |
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It takes two to make a baby |
The word is continuing to spread about increasing the emphasis on the male partner (or known donor) when trying to conceive. Until now, the focus has always weighed heavily on the female, whether it is ovarian reserve, gynecological issues like PCOS and Endometriosis etc.. Although these are all... |
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A Happy Valentines Day Could be Good for Your Fertility ! |
Happy Valentines Day !
Did you know that negative relationships could lead to an increase in inflammation and a difficulty in achieving a healthy pregnancy ? Research from UCLA has shown how toxic relationships not only with your husband or wife but also with friends and family impact your... |
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Survey, Schmer-vey |
I really find the results of a recent survey by the Guttmacher Institute hard to believe.
The group surveyed 1,800 unmarried men and women in the USA and found that 20% of people in their 20s believe they are infertile (when actually about 6% are). Huh? Hasn’t the focus of public health... |
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Regardless of IVF Egg and sperm quality and uterine lining are important for healthy baby |
I think of my role as a fertility navigator discussing all the possible options available to couples and supporting them in the decision and path they choose. The Chinese medicine and acupuncture approach is to optimize the fertility of the man and woman to increase the chances of a HEALTHY live... |
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The Yin and Yang of Pregnancy |
Yin and Yang are opposites. This opposition is relative, and can only be spoken of in relationships, pregnacy is yin, labour is yang.
As a total state of yin is reached, yang begins to grow. Within Yin there is Yang and within Yang there is yin. As the end of the pregnancy is reached, the labour... |
