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Are Dietary Supplements Safe or Effective?

Learn more about the dark side of the supplement industry and a better alternative.

What Vitamins Does Cod Liver Oil Supply?

Cod liver oil is an excellent source of vitamin A and D, and the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. But beware, quality is critical.

What can I do for Osteoporosis Prevention?

There is much you can do to prevent osteoporosis. Exercise and nutrition are two key pieces.

Should My Diet Include Sea Salt Vs Table Salt?

You should include liberal amounts of unrefined salt in your diet, and avoid adulturated and refined salt.

Can You Change Your Attitude?

Things that we are stressed about often cannot be changed, but your reaction can. Choose an attitude of curiosity and gratitude rather than being a victim.

Is Your Shampoo Dangerous?

The chemicals in your shampoo can be harmful to your health.  Testing is not required, so it is up to you to educate yourself.

Mind and Body Over Drugs?

The mind and body are very powerful. The placebo effect is a great example.

Airport Body Scanners Images, Are They Safe?

No, they are not safe. You have the right to not go through them, it just takes a bit more time.

What Nutrient Dense Foods are Part of a Nourishing Traditions Diet?

Liver, fish eggs and egg yolks are some of the most nutrient dense foods.

Fertility

Are You Trying To Conceive A Healthy Baby?

The choices you make dramatically affect the health of your children.

When are My Most Fertile Days?

You are most fertile just before and during ovulation. This means you must understand when you ovulate, which most women get wrong.

When Does Ovulation Occur?

Ovulation is when the egg is available to become fertilized by the sperm. It typically occurs in the middle of your menstrual cycle.

Do You Have Healthy Signs of Ovulation?

Understand what a normal menstrual cycle is, and what common symptoms may not be normal.

What Causes Male Infertility?

Infertility is usually blamed on the woman. But male problems are very real.

How To Increase Sperm Count?

Male infertility is real, and low sperm counts are increasingly common. Learn what you can do.

Does PCOS Affect My Signs of Ovulation?

Most women with PCOS symptoms are able to get pregnant. It is critical to know if you are ovulating.

Does Endometriosis Affect My Trying to Conceive?

Most women with mild to moderate endometriosis are able to have children, and it is best addressed holistically.

Is a Special Fertility Diet Important?

What you eat and the nutrition it provides is critical for your health and fertility. Eat plenty of foods that contain fat-soluble vitamins and minerals.

What are the Signs of Ovulation?

Knowing these 4 signs of ovulation will help you identify your fertile days. These are the days you can get pregnant.

Are Prenatal Vitamins Necessary?

Good nutrition is absolutely important. But your vitamins and minerals should come from real, whole foods and not a pill.

Can Caffeine Affect My Most Fertile Days?

Caffeine can affect the fertility of both men and women. It can even affect your pregnancy and the health of your baby.

Could Vitamin D Deficiency Affect My Trying to Conceive?

Vitamin D is critical for fertility. Get it from sunshine, vitamin D rich foods, and cod liver oil.

Is There A Sperm Test Kit I Can Do At Home?

Home sperm tests are limited, only telling you if your numbers are in the “normal” range. They do not give specific numbers or quality.

What is an Ovulation Calculator?

An ovulation calculator can help you determine your most fertile days, the days you are most likely to get pregnant.

What If My Luteal Phase Is Short?

Having a short luteal phase can affect your ability to get pregnant and maintain a pregnancy if you do.

Are The Fat Soluble Vitamins Important Prenatal Vitamins?

The fat soluble vitamins are CRITICALLY IMPORTANT – for fertility, a healthy fetus, and the lifelong health of your child.

Can We Get Pregnant After a Vasectomy Reversal?

Yes, it is possible to get pregnant after reversing a vasectomy. Improve your chances by supporting your health.

Should Dairy Products Be Part of My Fertility Diet?

Dairy products are an excellent source of critical nutrients. They should be raw and from healthy animals.

What Is a Luteal Phase Calculator and Why Is It Important?

You must know how to recognize when you ovulate to be able to accurately determine the length of your luteal phase.

What Are 5 Myths About Using An Ovulation Calculator?

An ovulation calculator is only helpful to identify your fertile days if you have a very consistent cycle and you are healthy.

Will the Birth Control Pills I Took Affect My Signs of Ovulation?

Birth control pills affect your hormones and cause nutrient deficiencies. You may need time to recover before being able to conceive.

Are you trying to conceive?

The first 2 simple steps to success in trying to conceive are: 1. Learn to understand your menstrual cycle and 2. Maximize your health

What Are the Facts About Trying to Conceive After 35?

Your fertility peaks between 18-25 years of age. After that you need to take far better care of yourself to support your fertility.

What 10 Things Should I Put on My Ovulation Calendar?

Keeping your own paper ovulation calender is very helpful for understanding your health and fertility, and it’s fun.

How Do I Use My Basal Body Temperature to Determine Ovulation?

Tracking your basal body temperature will confirm if you are ovulating, and you must ovulate to get pregnant.

Using an Ovulation Predictor Kit

The key to using this OPK effectively is to follow your other signs of fertility to know when to begin testing. 

Are You Trying to Conceive with a Varicocele?

There is no conclusive evidence that having a varicocele causes male infertility, and most men with one can father children.

Can I Use An Ovulation Calculator With An Irregular Menstrual Cycle?

An ovulation calculator will not be accurate f your menstrual cycles are irregular. Understand what a healthy cycle should be.

Why is Vitamin A One of the Critical Prenatal Vitamins?

Vitamin A is necessary for many aspects of fertility. It should come from healthy animal sources in your diet.

How Do I Use Ferning as a Fertility Monitor?

Ferning is the pattern your dried saliva or cervical mucus makes around ovulation.

What are 3 Ways to Improve My Signs of Ovulation?

If you are not ovulating consistently, it will be difficult to get pregnant. Begin by improving your diet and addressing your stress.

What is an Ovulation Predictor Kit?

An Ovulation Predictor Kit (OPK) identifies when you are fertile. It is simple to use, just pee on the stick and read the result.

How Is My Cervix One of My Signs of Ovulation?

Observing the cyclic changes in your cervix can give you another way to identify your fertile days and improve your chance of getting pregnant.

How Can an Ovulation Calendar Help?

An ovulation calendar is a wonderful visual tool for keeping track of all things related to your fertility.

Why Is My Ovulation Predictor Kit Not Helping Me Get Pregnant?

An ovulation predictor kit will not be accurate or helpful if you are not ovulating.

Will Stress Affect My Ovulation Calendar?

Stress can have profound effects on your fertility, and influence many of the things you chart on your ovulation calendar.

Should My Ovulation Calendar Include Cervical Mucus Changes?

Paying attention to your cervical mucus is one of the easiest and most accurate ways to know you are fertile.

How Do I Figure My Luteal Phase for an Ovulation Calculator?

Your luteal phase is the second half of your cycle, after you ovulate. You must know how to recognize ovulation.

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