Fertility Help – Avoid Flame Retardants

Do you need more help with your fertility despite eating a fertility diet, taking fertility supplements and timing your most fertile days? Consider what environmental influences might assist or deplete your fertility? If you think you are already doing everything right but you are still not pregnant, you may need further fertility help and it’s worth taking a look at the toxic chemicals lurking... [Read more]

Natural Ways to Increase Fertility – Stop Drinking Soda

Out of many natural ways to increase fertility in this article we’ll focus on one dominant factor – sodas! These non alcoholic bubbly thirst quenchers come in many colors, flavors and sizes. And are the drink of choice for many. Kids love them for their colors, names and variety of tastes. Once the kids grow up they’ll keep going back to their childhood drink of choice in adulthood.... [Read more]

How to Get Pregnant Quick? Baby we are Born to Run!

Often I’m asked how to get pregnant quick and easy. And although there may be many factors affecting your ability to conceive, there is one that can help manage the others. I’m talking about regular moderate exercise. Moderate exercise puts your body in a relaxed meditative state allowing your hormones to balance out. Excessive exercise stresses the body which further contributes to hormonal... [Read more]

Fertility Tips – Floss your Teeth to Get Pregnant

There are many fertility tips out there. However teeth flossing is usually not one of them! Surprisingly, untreated oral diseases can contribute to infertility and poor pregnancy outcomes. Sadly a woman in the US recently gave birth to a stillborn baby who died as a result of the mother’s gingivitis. A gum bleeding condition caused by bacteria which is easily preventable and treatable. Speaking... [Read more]

Can’t Get Pregnant? Try a Vegan Diet

If you can’t get pregnant on a regular meat based diet this article is for you. The cat’s out of the bag! After decades of meat and dairy propaganda, vegetables and fruit have been given the praise they deserve. Full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, fibre, water, minerals and vitamins how could they not? But can you get pregnant on a vegan diet? You may have heard that vegetarians and vegans... [Read more]

Trouble Getting Pregnant? Read This Before You Call a Fertility Clinic

Are you having trouble getting pregnant? Are you considering IVF? Then you should read what an IVF expert had to say before you call a fertility clinic. A well known reproductive endocrinologist and New York’s IVF pioneer Dr. Sami David, recently spoke up about IVF. Here’s what he had to say: “Even if all infertility doctors were good ones, the industry itself is woefully underregulated.... [Read more]

Male Fertility Test – Making Your Sperm Stronger

Male fertility tests are being used more than ever before. There is something not quite right with men’s sperm – sperm counts have been on a rapid decline since the 50s. Back in the 80s men, on average, had 85% normal sperm and 15% abnormal sperm. Today those figures have been reversed: 15% of sperm is normal and 85% or sperm is abnormal. And these numbers are getting worse. The World Health... [Read more]

Blocked Fallopian Tubes – Surefire Natural Cures

Blocked fallopian tubes are responsible for 20% of cases of female infertility. This silent condition usually isn’t discovered until you try to conceive. Blocked fallopian tubes also increase your risk of an ectopic pregnancy because the fertilized egg can’t travel to the uterus.This is a preview of Blocked Fallopian Tubes – Surefire Natural Cures. Read the full post (1116 words,... [Read more]

A Chemical Reaction: The Story Every Parent Needs To Hear

It is with pleasure that I introduce to you Paul Tukey, the founder of SafeLawns.org and the executive producer of A Chemical Reaction. Pesticides, as you’ll find out, are detrimental to your health, the health of your children and your pets. The far-reaching damage to our health and the health of our ecosystem doesn’t stop here. It goes beyond, into our cellular structure, damaging our... [Read more]

Secondary Infertility Causes – And How to Address Them

Secondary infertility causes are often as mysterious as unexplained infertility. Secondary infertility is just as emotionally painful as primary infertility. In some ways one could argue it’s even more painful than primary infertility as couples are more reluctant to seek help. Between 30-40 percent of couples seeking help for infertility are experiencing secondary infertility. Somehow we assume,... [Read more]

Aromatherapy for Fertility

Essential Oils can help you get pregnant! Owing to stress and stagnant lifestyles, more and more women are falling prey to infertility every day. What follows is a rigorous treatment involving hormones and other medication which causes a lot of stress to the mind and body. Being unable to conceive causes immense anxiety and frustration which only grows with time – this worsens the hormonal imbalance... [Read more]

Can’t Get Pregnant? The must-read for EVERY man and woman

If you can’t get pregnant then you must become aware of this insidious and widespread substance which can not only make you infertile but has been shown to contribute to breast cancer. Stay Clear From Parabens What are parabens?Parabens are a group of chemicals (methylparaben E218, ethylparaben E214, propylparaben E216, butylparaben- no number) with widespread use from cosmetic and personal... [Read more]

Infertility and Negative Self-Talk

There is extensive research that proves stress has a negative impact on fertility.   Many times the impact is not incorporated into treatments and procedures that women do to help them conceive. Joanne Verkuilen Founder and Co-CEO of Circle + Bloom started Circle + Bloom to give women the opportunity to take more control of their fertility and give them a program designed specifically to address... [Read more]

This Fertility Anti-Nutrient Can Deplete Your Fertility

This substance in its refined form has only been present in the human diet for less than 300 years yet the average American now consumes 160 pounds of it each year! It is an anti-nutrient because it leaches nutrients needed for its digestion, from your system, damaging health and fertility in the process. What is this fertility anti-nutrient?  It’s refined white sugar and even in small quantities... [Read more]

Natural Fertility – Acupuncture for Fertility

A complete natural fertility treatment encompasses the best of ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions. Acupuncture for fertility has been used by Chinese women for centuries. In recent years acupuncture has become more widely practiced in the west due to greater awareness of eastern healing modalities and scientific research proving the existence of energy channels called meridians. Meridians run... [Read more]

Introduction to Circle+Bloom™

Stress and infertility do not mix. We know that. The difficult part, however, is to figure out how best to remove it from the equation. For the most part, stress is not addressed in conjunction with fertility treatments and procedures. Most fertility specialists are now coming to terms with the fact that they need to start addressing this issue in a more direct manner. And we know that everyone... [Read more]

One Unique Food That Beats Infertility

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one food which could beat infertility and speed up your time to pregnancy? A food that was rich in key minerals and nutrients required for: hormonal balance, regular ovulation, plump healthy eggs and strong healthy sperm… Yes, in our busy lives on the go, with little or no time to prepare a variety of healthy foods (not to mention sourcing organic food that’s... [Read more]

Natural Fertility Boosters

Natural fertility boosters can offer you a helping hand if you’re planning a baby or are trying to conceive. According to recent research, fifty years ago we got a lot more nutrients from our commercially grown food than we get today. Analysis of food nutrient content found we need to eat five apples today to get the same nutrient content of one apple fifty years ago. Why is this so?This... [Read more]

Male Infertility Problems Linked to Urine

Could male infertility problems be linked to female urine? The International Federation of Catholic Medical Association recently blamed the rise in male infertility problems on female urine containing residues of oral contraceptive - the pill. This sparked a debate and was dismissed by a Contraceptive Research Association, claiming that the excess estrogen observed in men is due to plastic (xenoestrogens... [Read more]

Pregnancy Scam Debunked

Ohhh I’m so angry because I just discovered a pregnancy system scam and feel so bad for the poor women who’ve been ripped off.  However I’m glad to be able to warn you and other women out there not to fall for the same tricks. I was just sent links to couple of programs which claim to cure PCOS, infertility, acne etc… The marketing material looks identical and all programs... [Read more]

Self Fertility Massage™ by Hethir Rodriguez

We all know that a well-done massage not only reduces pain and relieves stress, but also has other health benefits. Self Fertility Massage™ is completely natural and is a technique that women can use without any external aid to boost their reproductive ability and handle their menstrual cycles better. Another advantage is that the immune systems becomes stronger that help women have better bodies... [Read more]

Natural Fertility – Because You Owe it to Your Baby

Natural Fertility? Natural What? Recently I was contacted by a TV station in the US. They’re doing a show on infertility treatments and found my website. The show producer rang me to have a chat about natural fertility as he hadn’t heard of it and wanted to know exactly what it was. As a naturopath with many friends who are also naturopaths it hadn’t occurred to me that some people... [Read more]

Fertility Questions – Answered

In my recent survey you asked some great fertility questions. Thanks for asking these questions as some apply to many others. So here are the answers, but before we dive into the Q&A’s, remember I’d be delighted to work with you personally. So feel free to email me, I’d love to help you beyond the answers in this post. 1. Does blood pressure have an effect on fertility?This... [Read more]

What to Eat When Trying To Get Pregnant

Have you ever consider the importance of what to eat when trying to get pregnant? I’m often asked what to eat when pregnant but do you realize that what you eat in the months leading up to pregnancy (when trying to get pregnant) is just as important if not more important than what to eat once you’re pregnant? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), human infertility and sterility... [Read more]

Is Your Microwave Oven Safe for Your Fertility?

Oh how we love the convenience of our little gadgety helpers. Abracadabra and in 20 min your frozen chicken is sitting on your dinner table steam vapor spiraling to the ceiling. But have you ever stopped and wondered: ‘is my convenient microwave oven safe for my fertility?’ We can whip things up in the kitchen in no time. Our great, great grandmothers would think we possessed magical powers to... [Read more]

3 Food Additives Which May Cause Infertility

Literally thousands of different food additives are used in processed food all over the world. We often assume they’re safe for our health and fertility as they are tested and approved for use. The trouble with the testing and approval processes for conditions like Infertility is that it’s difficult to test for the impact of substances on chronic conditions (infertility is generally a chronic condition).... [Read more]

10 Ways to Address Your Root Causes of Infertility — Naturally

Infertility affects more couples than ever. 1 out of 6 couples today experience difficulty falling pregnant. What was once seen as a woman’s problem is now known to affect men equally. But what are the causes of infertility and what can be done to address them naturally? But isn’t there IVF to fall back on? When we take a closer look at IVF it is far less safe and less effective than we are often... [Read more]

Shrink Fibroids Naturally – 13 Do-It-Yourself Ways to Manage Fibroids

In this article I’ll introduce some of the ways in which it is possible to shrink fibroids naturally. What are Fibroids? Fibroids are benign growths in the uterus, usually in the muscle wall. They can be asymptomatic (one is not aware that there is one or more) or they can cause heavy bleeding and pain. Depending on where they are located they may or may not interfere with implantation and... [Read more]

Alcohol and Fertility – Why you should avoid it if you can’t get pregnant

Is there a link between alcohol and fertility? Alcohol is not such a harmless drug as we are sometimes lead to believe. Just because it’s socially acceptable (or even expected) it does not mean you should abuse it. As with any habit forming substance the line between a social drink and abuse can be blurred depending on your general health, gender and physical, mental and emotional characteristics.... [Read more]

Coffee and Fertility – What it Does and What You Can do to Kick the Habit

This article discusses the link between coffee and fertility. This is because coffee is one of the most common sources of caffeine in our diet and there is a link between caffeine and fertility. We’ll look at that link and what you can do to reduce or eliminate coffee from your diet for the sake of your fertility. What is Caffeine Caffeine is known as trimethylxanthine, coffeine, theine, mateine,... [Read more]

Getting Pregnant with Endometriosis – A Natural Treatment

This article introduces getting pregnant with endometriosis through a natural treatment. Evidence shows endometriosis can respond well to diet and other non-invasive adjustments. What  is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a painful condition which can impact fertility, in which endometrial tissue, which lines the uterus, can appear in the pelvic cavity and elsewhere in the body where it doesn’t belong.... [Read more]

Hypothyroidism and Fertility – Treat it Naturally and Get Pregnant ASAP

This article discusses how hypothyroidism and fertility are related and some strategies for addressing it naturally. What’s a thyroid gland and how’s it connected to your fertility? The thyroiid gland is one of the seven endocrine glands, and it’s located at the base of your throat (behind Adam’s apple). Your thyroid gland is in charge of metabolism and energy production in the body. A bit... [Read more]

10 Ways to Treat PCOS Infertility Naturally

PCOS infertility is the most common cause of infertility today. In this article you’ll learn what is PCOS and how you can treat PCOS infertility naturally. PCOS – What is it? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome aka Polycystic Ovarian Disease manifests in multiple cysts covering the ovaries, filled with immature follicles (eggs) accompanied by hormonal abnormalities and irregularities in ovulation... [Read more]

Stress and Infertility – The Number One Fertility Killer

Have you ever stopped and wondered if there is a link between stress and infertility? In this article you’ll see the link as well as learn a method to address stress in minutes. The ancients left us a lot of timeless wisdom when it comes to health and wellbeing. Unfortunately in our fast paced instant gratification world we don’t find time to embrace some of the old truths. Fertility as you... [Read more]

Unexplained Infertility Treatment – Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?

‘It’s hard when it doesn’t come easy’ – A heartfelt song by Dixie Chicks sums up in one sentence what infertility feels like. Is there an unexplained infertility treatment? That’s a hard question to answer because there are many possible causes. If you’ve been trying to conceive for a few months now and are wondering why your period keeps showing up you may be suffering from unexplained... [Read more]

Occupational Causes of Infertility – The Deadly 13

When we speak of causes of infertility we rarely think about our jobs. Being a stunt man or a cliff diver or an extreme sport professional can be dangerous for life. People in those occupations are aware of the dangers and do it for love. However there are many other occupations we may do for love or out of necessity which are dangerous to your health without you being aware of this.This is a preview... [Read more]

Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy Only Once Pregnant is not Such A Good Idea

Many couples see pregnancy as a good reason to get healthy. However for most the process only begins when the doctor has confirmed the pregnancy. This article looks at preparing your body for pregnancy and why getting healthy only once you are pregnant is not such a good idea. Is this you? ‘I’ll quit smoking once I’m pregnant’ ‘I’ll stop drinking alcohol once I’m pregnant’ ‘I’ll... [Read more]

How to Increase Male Fertility with Selenium

With male infertility on the rise – contributing to as much as 40% of infertility cases, many couples have started to wonder how to increase male fertility naturally. In this article we’ll look at one of the most important minerals for healthy sperm. Selenium Deficiency Can lead to Infertility Selenium is a major micro-mineral antioxidant important for immune and thyroid function, breast... [Read more]

Endocrine Disruptors and Infertility – 15 Step Natural Treatment

Endocrine Disruptors A lot of environmental pollutants act as endocrine disruptors (EDs).They are outside agents which interfere with the synthesis, secretion, transport, binding, activation or elimination of natural hormones in the body, responsible for reproduction. These substances qualify as EDs: pesticides, heavy metals, plasticizers, organic solvents, drugs, gamma and X-rays. Exposure to EDs... [Read more]

Tap Water Safety and Your Fertility

Drinking bottled water or filtering tap water has been regarded by many as something only paranoid health freaks or rich and famous do out of fashion whims. It’s in the same category as eating organic food. Many people are more than happy when the news reports ‘organic food is no healthier than non organic food’ or ‘tap water is healthy and safe to drink’. In my part of the world – Switzerland... [Read more]