By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. There are a number of possible solutions that doctors employ when they encounter a patient looking to support fertility. But one of those possible solutions might not be at the top of your doctor’s list. I’m referring to probiotics. Yet, recent research is starting to show that taking a probiotic […]
Category Archives: Nutrition, Lifestyle & Supplementation
It’s often said: “You are what you eat.” This concept holds up equally well when it comes to our fertility status. Diet, alcohol, tobacco and drug use, exercise, vitamins… all of these factors can have a direct effect on our ability to conceive. Here you’ll find helpful information about how nutrition and lifestyle impact your fertility.
By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. Vaping is often thought of as relatively safe when compared to cigarette smoking. But if you’re trying to get pregnant, is it really a good idea? And what will exposure to e-cigarette vapor in the womb do to your child down the line? In this article, I’ll talk about the […]
By Chris D. Meletis, N.D. In 45% of couples, male infertility is the reason for not being able to get pregnant. Many studies have found that antioxidant supplements can boost sperm health in men who are infertile. Now, a new study digs deeper and sheds light on exactly why antioxidants may improve sperm health and […]
Robitussin (Guaifenesin) for Support of Healthy Cervical Mucus Production At first most people wonder what on earth a cough syrup has to do with fertility, but the logic is easily found in the fact that it is an expectorant and is being used to loosen and thin mucus – just in a different place than […]
Fertility & Progesterone Progesterone is recognized as a vital female hormone central to successful conception and a healthy pregnancy. The word “progesterone” is itself etymologically related to the Latin root gestare – meaning to bear or carry – suggesting the importance of this hormone in creating a fertile environment for conception and the continuing development […]