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In parts one and two of our three-part blog series, Kathleen McFarlane explained what types of fertility patients she helps most frequently, as well as what her approach is. In this final installment, she discusses factors that can affect your ability to conceive: Some of the factors that affect a […]

Last week, in a blog post titled, Who Can Benefit From Fertility Support Through Naturopathy?, Kathleen McFarlane explains the types of patients she sees for naturopathic support for conception. In part two of our three-part series, she discusses her process for pre conception care and fertility support: When fertility patients […]

In my Naturopathic clinic I see a variety of women and men seeking help to boost their fertility. My most common fertility patient is a woman or couple who have recently decided they would like to have a baby and are looking for support to ensure they are in the […]

Protein is a vital macronutrient required by the human body for tissue building and repair. It is also involved in many other functions such as hormone synthesis, immune regulation as well as energy production. Ideally we should aim to consume some form of protein at every meal (approximately 1/3 of […]

In the past 5 years, our use of electronic screens has skyrocketed.  Estimates are that primary school children are exposed to up to 7 hours a day in front of a screen eg computer, IPAD, TV, IPHONE, game player. This compares to basically none 50 years ago. Children often engage […]

Lots of women experience physical discomfort around the time of their period. It’s hard to put a percentage on it, but in my clinic I would say at least 60% of women experience some degree of discomfort with menstruation.  Most women think it is normal to experience pain with their […]

Many people believe that because a medicine is natural, it is automatically safe.  Whilst natural medicines are generally well tolerated and have fewer side effects than pharmaceutical drugs, not all natural supplements are safe for everyone. This article will help you understand why. With about 50 pct of the population […]

We should start by distinguishing the difference between the terms “polycystic ovary” and “polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).” A polycystic ovary contains a number of small cysts within the ovary. These cysts are actually follicles that have failed to develop and release an egg. They can be common in approximately 20 […]

There is a lot of conflicting information and passionate debate surrounding soy consumption. This article aims to demystify the debate and provide practical information to enable people to make healthy dietary choices that are right for them. What is soy ?  ( Botanical name Glycine max) Soybean is a legume […]

Poor sleep affects much more than just energy levels and concentration. Numerous important biological pathways are influenced by the quality and duration of sleep such as hormone production, detoxification, learning and memory acquisition, immune function and neurotransmitter regulation. And when you consider 1/3 of our lives are spent asleep, it […]