Ovarian health may have heart health implications. Women with PCOS have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and four times higher risk of stroke. Women worry about infertility, acne and weight gain but might not be thinking of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes . It’s important to know that if you have PCOS […]
Mitochondrial health and infertility link is gaining momentum. You have heard it before and here it is again… female fertility begins to decrease after the age of 30 and decreases more rapidly after 37. Egg quality is becoming a bigger issue as women choose to have children later in life and IVF itself cannot improve […]
Monosodium glutomate (MSG) is a chemical flavor enhancer is found in Chinese food, fast food, and many processed foods such as potato chips. Studies show that MSG acts as an excitotoxin; a class of chemicals that overstimulate neuron receptors. This works to destroy nerve cells to slow cognitive function and causing hormonal imbalances. No direct […]
According to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience poor health and quality of life in their late forties. Those reading this now who suffer from PCOS would whole heartedly agree. PCOS affects MANY women. Seriously, let us repeat ourselves from yesterday… […]
With the Labor Day holiday upon us, I am reminded of childhood memories regarding one of my favorite holidays. Back then, Labor Day weekend served as the last big hurrah of Summer break. Mixed emotions ruled the day, not wanting the Summer vacation to end just yet while simultaneously anticipating the new school year, making […]
Want another health reason to kick the soda habit? Well, here it is! It is #toxicTuesday and we want to talk to you about bromine and BVOs (brominated vegetable oils), a chemical that is banned in the EU but is legal in the US. All BVOs (brominated vegetable oils) contain bromine, which is an additive […]
Did you know that sperm freezing is something that is available? Sperm freezing is often referred to as sperm banking, is the collection and cryopreservation of a man’s sperm for future reproductive use. So, let’s talk about sperm freezing… Sperm freezing involves collecting a man’s semen sample, separating the sperm, analyzing it, then freezing and […]
Do you have a hereditary risk factor or A family history of breast, cervical or ovarian or cancer? It’s best that discussions about preserving fertility takes place before cancer surgery happens or before treatments begin. Don’t assume your doctor or nurse will ask you if fertility is important to you. You might have to bring it […]
Egg Freezing will reduce my chances of having a natural birth in the future. This is a common misconception. The truth is you would have lost those follicles regardless. Fact: EGGS ARE A NONRENEWABLE RESOURCE. Women are born with ~1 million potential eggs (in the form of ovarian follicles), but that’s all the eggs we’ll […]
All the Single Ladies! Don’t settle. Craft your master life plan and take steps necessary to see it come to fruition. Have you told yourself: I am not ready to be a Mom. My career is the focus right now. I don’t know if this is the time…I am with Mr Right-Now but likely not […]
