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What you need to know about Smoking during Pregnancy

by admin on July 29, 2016 Comments Off

For some of us its an easy conclusion; Smoking during Pregnancy is unhealthy. But for those that are smokers, the addiction makes it REALLY challenging to quit, even when there’s a new life to consider. You might recall the controversy surrounding Radio personality, Chrissie Swan’s struggle with giving up smoking, that really divided the nation. Many were outraged and and many were sympathetic to a distraught mother-to-be.

Here we take a look at the issues around Smoking during Pregnancy.

Yin Building for Fertility – Recipes

by admin on July 23, 2016 Comments Off

Building your yin is very important to fertility for both men and women. In women, their yin is reflected in their oestrogen levels, egg quality and cervical mucus. In men, yin relates to their sperm quality. Without Yin, fertility can be of poor quality. We’ve already discussed Yin & Fertility, in this article here. Now we’ll show some recipes that can help build Yin in the body through food & nutrition.

Am I Pregnant? – 9 Early Pregnancy Signs

by admin on July 19, 2016 Comments Off

There are early pregnancy signs that typically occur very soon after the pregnancy takes place. Ordinarily, a pregnancy test can confirm your suspicions quickly. However, being able to recognize some of the clues that your body is giving you, can help you decide if you need to look further into the possibility that you could be pregnant. Here are some early pregnancy signs to watch for that may indicate that you are indeed expecting.

Building your Yin – Fertility for Men & Women

by admin on July 9, 2016 Comments Off

Fertility for Men & Women in particular the Dry Fertility type can lead to problems conceiving. In The Yin Ova Center‘s Jill Blakeway & Dr Sami’s book “Making Babies” they discuss 5 Fertility types, including the Dry Fertility type. Why is overcoming dryness is important in fertility? Why strengthening Yin is the antidote to dryness, and How do you help your body gain Yin energy?

Spring Fertility Chicken Bone Broth

by admin on July 2, 2016 Comments Off

Chicken Bone Broth for a stockpot
Ingredients:
1 Organic Chicken
2cm knob ginger chopped, 2 cloves garlic
2 carrots, 4 celery sticks chopped
1 red onion (optional)
6 cups water
Parsley, Chilli (optional)
Pepper & salt to season
Lemon juice
Method:
 Brown the onion, carrots, and celery in a pan until onion is soft.
 Place Organic chicken whole into a stockpot. Cover with the Water & throw in ginger, garlic, celery, carrots & onion.
 Bring to the boil and low the heat to a simmer for 1hr.
 It’s ready when you pick up a leg that the meat pulls away from the bone. Please make sure the meat is cooked properly.
 De-bone & de-skin the chicken. Put the meat back into the soup.
 Season with Salt, pepper, a small handful of parsley and Chilli if desired, for more of a punch.
 Just before serving squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pot. Serve with sourdough bread.

4 Reasons Bone Broth is Gold for Your Fertility

by admin on June 30, 2016 Comments Off

If there’s one things that walks out the door with the Fertility Acupuncture clients I’m seeing, its this link to a recipe for Bone Broth. Bone Broth is a golden oldie that has come back into fashion with all this talk about the Paleo Diet, but over the ages, many cultures around the world agree about the benefits of bone broth for health. Here we take a look at Traditional Chinese Medicine’s view on Bone Broth and benefits for fertility.

The Business of IVF

by admin on June 23, 2016 Comments Off

A recent investigation into IVF Clinics by the Australian Media has highlighted the IVF Clinics and their marketing strategies. Do they make too many promises? Is it considered misleading, once you look at the statistics? For all the emotive language, imagery and some couple’s unwavering commitment to their fertility plans, can the marketing and business of IVF be taking advantage of people? The Australian Competitor and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are taking a closer look.

5 myths about Acupuncture debunked

by admin on June 16, 2016 Comments Off

Acupuncture may be something you’re considering when it comes to your fertility plans or other health concerns. But for some people it may be considered “Wu-wu” and a load of hogwash. Others it may be completely off their radar and they don’t know what to expect. Others will have had some experience with acupuncture, whether positive or negative and want to know more. Here we’ll debunk some myths about Acupuncture so you have some solid information in mind when you decide whether it will become part of your fertility plan or not.

Does Acupuncture bring on Labour?

by admin on June 9, 2016 Comments Off

Did you know Acupuncture can be recommended by midwives to initiate labour? Doctors can also be supportive of trying methods such as acupuncture to bring on labour naturally. Here we discuss Acupuncture to bring on Labour, what’s involved and how the body can respond.

Acupuncture to Manage Menopause

by admin on May 31, 2016 Comments Off

Menopause is an inevitable natural change in the life of every woman. During this stage, there is a great shift between the chemistry and hormones due to the reduction in the levels of progesterone and oestrogen in the body. To some women, these hormonal changes can result into night sweats, hot flushes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness amongst others. It’s indeed a challenging time for most ladies as they have to get used to the natural adjustments in their bodies.

What you need to know about Smoking during Pregnancy

Yin Building for Fertility – Recipes

Am I Pregnant? – 9 Early Pregnancy Signs

Building your Yin – Fertility for Men & Women

Spring Fertility Chicken Bone Broth

4 Reasons Bone Broth is Gold for Your Fertility

The Business of IVF

5 myths about Acupuncture debunked

Does Acupuncture bring on Labour?

Acupuncture to Manage Menopause

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