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Pregnancy
Pain Relief and Miscarriage and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Could over-the-counter pain relief be a contributing factor in miscarriage and adverse pregnancy outcomes? Often there is an assumption that ‘over-the-counter’ medications are safe and therefore can be used in […]
Fertility
Pthalates, Fragrances and Fertility
There is no arguing that we are experiencing a decline in both male and female fertility as well as an increase in reproductive health concerns such as polycystic ovarian syndrome […]
Pregnancy
Caffeine intake before and during pregnancy may contribute to increased risk of miscarriage
Caffeine intake from coffee or other sources such as tea, energy drinks, soft drinks and chocolate has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage according to various studies (Li […]
Acupuncture
10 Essentails to Falling Pregnant
If you and your partner have been ‘kind of trying’ for the last couple of months or even years with little luck but have now decided that this is your […]
Acupuncture
GOJI BERRIES – Super Easy Super Food!
Goji Berries – they are those little orange-red coloured berries that are classed as both a fruit and a herb with a natural sweetness and slightly tart aftertaste. Goji berries […]
Blog
Keep your Feet Warm for Optimum Fertility
How to Keep Your Feet Warm for Optimum Fertility It may seem like an old wives tale or something your grandmother would say “don’t forget to wear socks” or “keep […]
Turning your swimmers from drowners to Olympians – factors affecting male sub-fertility and how to fix it
Often we see the ladies taking the reins when it comes to getting in shape for baby making; eating healthily, seeing specialists, and taking vitamins and herbs, but research shows […]
Infertility – When East meets West
Modern science and recent research is now backing what acupuncturists have known for over 2000 years. Through evidence based clinical practice, acupuncture has proven elective for helping couples become families. […]
Healthy Parents Make Healthy Babies
In the first verse of her song, “It Takes Two”, it’s almost as though Tina Turner was referring to making babies… “One can have a dream baby Two can make […]
When should I start acupuncture for fertility?
Acupuncture can be started at any point along your journey and some basic recommendations are: If you are pregnant: We recommend acupuncture weekly through the first trimester to support blood […]
Pregnancy
5 fast facts about sperm that you might not be aware of
I spend a lot of time talking about sperm. Because I am a fertility naturopath, a big part of my job is explaining semen analyses to couples and talking about […]
How to Boost Your Fertility Naturally – Katherine Maslen’s Interview with Talking LifeStyle
How to Boost Your Fertility Naturally – Talking LifeStyle Each Friday afternoon Brisbane Natural Health’s Founder and Principle Naturopath Katherine Maslen joins Ed Phillips from Better Living to discuss all […]
How We Choose the Best Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Multivitamin/Minerals for Our Patients
The world of vitamins and minerals is a bit of a minefield. Even for naturopaths, we must sit down and analyse each supplement we give to our patients to make […]
IVF
Natural conception versus assisted conception – a study in Australian women
The use of IVF (in vitro fertilisation) and other Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is becoming more widely used by Australian couples. These techniques are employed to achieve pregnancy (also known […]
Pregnancy
Acupuncture for Turning Babies (Malposition Foetus)
Acupuncture and moxibustion are safe and natural options to turn stubborn babies. A recent study shows that over 81% of cases of malposition foetus had turned successfully with between 1 […]
LSA Recipe
LSA, or Linseeds (also known as flaxseeds), Sunflower Seeds and Almonds, provides good fats including omega 3 fatty acids, the nutrients iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, folate and are high […]
Asparagus With Poached Egg Sauce
This dish is simple but delicious given that you like your eggs runny. Asparagus is high in fibre and chromium which is balancing to blood sugar levels. Use only a […]
Power Smoothie!!
This smoothie is perfect for those who don’t have a great deal of time in the mornings. It is packed with minerals like calcium , zinc and magnesium that boost […]
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are growths of tumour like fibrous tissue (non-cancerous) inside the uterine tissue. Fibroids affect 20-25 percent of women aged over 35. Fibroids range […]
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman in her reproductive years. Amenorrhea is becoming increasingly common due to the rise in polycystic ovarian syndrome and hormonal […]
Low Sperm Count
Low sperm count is becoming an increasingly common cause of infertility, with at least 1 in 25 males having a low sperm count. Having a low sperm count causes infertility […]
Poor Sperm Morphology
Sperm morphology refers to the structure and integrity of sperm. A poor sperm morphology, or low percentage of normal sperm indicates that there are high numbers of abnormal sperm. Poor […]
Natural Fertility Care and IUI
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is an assisted reproductive technique where sperm is inserted into the uterus. IUI can sometimes increase the conception rates for couples who have been unable to fall […]
IVF
IVF and Natural Fertility
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technique which involves collecting ova (eggs) from the ovaries and fertilizing them outside of the body. Embryos which result from this fertilization are […]
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