Many people think of fertility as being a woman’s problem, but in about half of couples who are experiencing infertility, a male factor can be the issue. There are number of ways in which male infertility can be a problem; most of which are related to the number and quality of sperm that are produced. For example, low sperm … [Read more...]
Healthy Weight Loss for Fertility
As women, weight can affect our ability to conceive. BMI (body mass index) is an indirect measure of body fat calculated by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in meters). When trying to conceive, most OBGYNs will tell you that the ideal BMI for women falls somewhere between 20-25. Why? A lot of it has to do … [Read more...]
Five Ways Your Thyroid Can Affect Fertility
Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that’s located at the front of your neck. Despite being small, your thyroid has a large impact on many—if not all—of your body’s systems. That’s because your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your metabolism. It impacts things like your digestion, energy, internal … [Read more...]
Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fertility
If you have been looking to enhance your fertility through natural means, you may have found it confusing and frustrating trying to figure out the best plan of action. Whether you’re just interested in a healthy way to boost your chances of conceiving, looking for support for assisted reproductive techniques, or somewhere … [Read more...]
Something Women Struggling with Fertility Probably Don’t Know About the Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists and Naturopathic Doctors at BodaHealth
An Interview with Vancouver’s Dr. Jeda Boughton Loni: Hi Jeda! The reception staff often get asked questions about the BodaHealth team. I thought that with the recent clinic expansion and new treatments available, it would be a good time to sit down with you to get answers from you to some of these questions to post on our … [Read more...]
