Fertility
Autoimmune Infertility : Updates.
This is a follow-up article to Part 1 of this series, Autoimmune Infertility which was
Fiona McCulloch ND
May 21, 2014
Articles from the White Lotus Clinic Practitioners
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PCOS
A Simple Way to Reduce Testosterone in PCOS: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Testosterone is one of the central problems in the treatment of PCOS. A recent study has found that a simple supplement may be of benefit in lowering the excessive amounts of testosterone that are present in the condition.
Erica Nikiforuk ND
May 16, 2014
Fertility
Resveratrol And Fertility | Excerpt from Resveratrol Health Series
Resveratrol is a compound for grapes that has been linked in several studies to healthy fertility. The benefits range from possible help for egg quality, to improvement of PCOS and circulation. Read this comprehensive article, part 2 of a 4 part series on this important nutrient for fertility.
Erica Nikiforuk ND
April 1, 2014
PCOS
High DHEA and Testosterone in PCOS | Ovary vs Adrenal Androgens
Women with PCOS can have differing profiles of androgens. Androgens like testosterone are secreted either by the adrenal glands or the ovary. The source of androgens may have some significant with respect to reproductive, metabolic and cardiovascular outcome. Hormones such as DHEA, or testosterone may be elevated and the ratio between the two may be calculated.
Fiona McCulloch ND
January 20, 2014
Fertility
Ashwagandha and Sperm Count
Male infertility accounts from anywhere from 30-50% of infertility worldwide. IVF is an expensive procedure that is often used to treat male factor infertility, however, there is good evidence that many natural supplements and antioxidants may improve the sperm count and as such, improve fertility.
This double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated a group of 46 male patients between 26 and 40 years of age who had low sperm count, between 5-20 million/ml. The group receiving the treatment were given 225 mg per day of a full spectrum root extract of this herb.
Fiona McCulloch ND
January 12, 2014
Fertility
Fertility Herb Maca Improves LH Surge
Maca root is a commonly used traditional herb in South America to improve fertility in both men and women. Although it has been commonly used in botanical medicine for these purposes, the exact action on the endocrine system remains to be fully understood. A new study has been released which may have uncovered some of this mystery. In this study, maca root was given to female rats for a period of 7 weeks at various doses.
Fiona McCulloch ND
December 20, 2013
Fertility
Thyroid and Fertility, Thyroid and Pregnancy | Infographic
We at White Lotus have created this infographic to detail the effects of the Thyroid on Fertility. We hope that you will share it and also that it helps provide some interesting information on the important of Thyroid health in Fertility. We have also included naturopathic information including nutrient requirements of iodine, foods rich in selenium and iodine, and information on the effects of heavy metals, environmental agents and even stress on the function of the thyroid gland.
Fiona McCulloch ND
November 18, 2013
Fertility
Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 4
Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 4 Part 4: of Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Supplements Originally
Fiona McCulloch ND
November 16, 2013
Fertility
Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 3
Insulin Resistance and Fertility: Part 3 Part 3: of Insulin Resistance and Fertility Originally published
Fiona McCulloch ND
November 16, 2013