Some couples seem to glance at each other and end up with a bun in the oven. Others may focus on food to boost their fertility. But if you’re trying to conceive, it’s super important to grasp the basics of how to get pregnant. This means getting familiar with the rhythms of your body and picking up tools like the
Read MoreThree Reasons To Ditch Soy Products
Touted as a miracle food in 90’s, the hype around soy is still alive and well. While soy can be a good source protein for folks avoiding animal-based foods (and fermented soybean is an awesome source of vitamin K2), it also has a long list of reasons why you might want to avoid it. This
Read MoreSevere PMS? 6 Natural Remedies That Really Work
When I was a teenager struggling with mood swings and acne, I was told that diet had nothing to do with balancing my hormones. Well, wasn’t that a far cry from the truth. In this post, Natcha – a holistic nutritionist and health researcher – shares how she healed severe PMS with food and other
Read MoreFeed Your Fertility – My latest book is now available (plus bonus goodies)!
After over two years in the making, my book Feed Your Fertility is now available! Co-authored with my dear friend and esteemed colleague, Laura Erlich, we have spent hours upon hours writing, revising, and revising again to bring you the very best information we could compile in 200+ pages based on our combined three decades of professional
Read MoreBooks by Emily Bartlett
Unfortunately you’re missed out on the ebook bundle sales, but the good news is that my ebooks are packed with value for a great price. Personally, I’m pleased as punch thta my over-priced English degree has going to good use. I’ve combined my love of writing with my passion for healthy living to bring you the
Read MoreTreating Hypothyroidism And Infertility
[This guest post about hypothyroidism and infertility was written by Laura Erlich, co-author of our book, Feed Your Fertility. Laura practices Chinese medicine in Los Angeles and is board certified in reproductive medicine. You can read more at her blog Mothernurturela.com.] The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland that sits in your throat, governing the way every cell in
Read More10 Ways To Optimize A Vegetarian Diet For Fertility & Pregnancy
When it comes to preparing for baby-making, a vegetarian diet for fertility has its challenges. This is especially so if you’re vegan. I have worked with countless vegan and vegetarian women in my practice who found their plant-based food choices were no longer adequate when they were trying to conceive or to maintain a healthy pregnancy
Read MoreWant to Get Pregnant & Have a Healthy Baby?
Some couples just seem to glance at each other and end up with a bun in the oven. For everyone else, it’s important to grasp the basics of how to get pregnant so you can turn fun-and-tumble sex into successful baby-making with the least amount of stress. How to get pregnant – 6 essentials for couples trying
Read More3 Surprising Foods To Boost Fertility
I’ve been loving my friend Kristen’s new book, Beautiful Babies. Though nutrient-dense eating is not new to me, I’ve learned all sorts of fascinating ideas and facts. Here’s just one: Did you know that healthy traditional cultures often began preparing six months to one year prior to conception with foods to boost fertility? It’s true.
Read MoreExtended Breastfeeding May Not Be Smart For Older Moms Who Want Another Baby
I sit in my office with a woman before me – a mother to a toddler who is still breastfeeding. She and her husband are trying for baby number two, month after month with no luck. She’s only nursing a couple of times per day plus when her little one is sick or hurt or
Read MoreThe Best Diet for PCOS – 6 Strategies That May Surprise You
Natural treatments for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) can be very effective, and among them is eating the right diet for this condition. Let’s work out what the best diet for PCOS looks like (and why) – including some strategies that may surprise you. What is PCOS? PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder affecting as
Read MoreThe #1 Way to Increase Fertility with Food
So you want to get pregnant and are looking for ways to increase fertility with food? What’s the secret? A cleanse? More fat? Special teas and berries? Perhaps. But… The #1 way to increase fertility through diet is not what you’re eating, it’s what you’re NOT eating As a rule, I’d rather encourage people to
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