By Dr. Danielle DeBlock, ND As is the case with the management of any health-related condition, diet and lifestyle are the first stop when considering stress. Before using supplementation, an inventory of what we eat and drink, how we sleep, and how we spend our time should be taken so we can optimize our foundation […]
Hormone’s are a popular topic of discussion with most of my female patients regardless of age. It often becomes a key part of the case because hormones influence most vital processes in the body and affect how we feel, how we think and how we look. In my experience, restoring a hormone imbalance […]
What is the deal with CoQ10 and Fertility? Coenzyme Q10 (a.k.a. CoQ10) is all the rage right now with male and female fertility. So why is this one supplement, creating all the buzz? Well, CoQ10 is found in virtually almost all cells of our body including the ovaries. It is the fuel source for the […]
By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND Going through infertility can be very lonely at times, even with the help of your partner by your side. It can be very beneficial to build a support team that can guide you through the process and help to support you both emotionally and physically. Check out the list below […]
By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND Walking through the health food store or medicine aisle can be daunting at times when trying to choose the best prenatal vitamin. There are so many options to choose from, it can seem quite overwhelming. On the other hand, it may have been really simple for you to choose your […]
By Dr. Samina Mitha, ND What is Endometriosis? In the spirit of Endometriosis Awareness Month, I thought I would create a post to provide some education on the condition! Endometriosis can cause significant amount of pain and discomfort to women and is associated with infertility. It affects approximately 10-15% of menstruating women between ages 24-40 […]
It’s that time of the month again…bah. All most of us women want to do when our periods come is sit in our PJ’s on the couch and watch TV all day with a hot water bottle. Feel the same? What if I told you a painless period is possible? I often hear, “every month […]
We have all been there…waking up, walking to the bathroom, turning on the lights, opening our eyes and looking in the mirror to find a big red zit. It isn’t fun…it makes us feel horrible, ugly and frustrated. Our first thought is, “how am I going to cover this up?” Make up may do the […]
TOP LAB TESTS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women in America. It is an endocrine disorder that involves hormone imbalances. Some of the common symptoms of PCOS include weight gain, hair growth, insulin resistance, acne, mood swings, anxiety, etc. Getting a comprehensive lab test is […]
Trying to get pregnant can be extremely stressful. Not only do you have to maintain your daily work schedule but now you have the added doctor appointments, fertility appointments, time to take your medications and/or supplements. The list goes on. Do you ever feel like you are constantly on the go? Trying to finish your […]