Mercier Therapy, a holistic approach to women’s reproductive wellness. Let’s talk pelvic health. How many women do you know struggle with pelvic pain or have had some sort of pelvic health issue? It could be “just cramps” that you know will eventually come to and end until next month. Or something more chronic, […]
Fertility
The Fertility Diet
Foods To Boost Your Fertility and Support A Healthy Pregnancy Whether you are just getting started or have been trying to conceive for a while, it is important to eat a healthy diet that will nourish your body and future baby. Most people are aware that taking prenatal vitamins will support the growth and development […]
Is It Still Possible To Get Pregnant With PCOS?
So you have been diagnosed with or suspect you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and are left wondering… will it affect my ability to get pregnant? The short answer to this question is that it can certainly have an impact on fertility, however there are ways to effectively treat it and help women to […]
Your Menstrual Cycle and the Moon
Hey Ladies, Here is a Friday ‘fun fact’ about your hormones… Although this phenomenon has been debated in medical research, did you know that menstruating women (who are not on hormonal contraceptives) tend to cycle with the moon? …Come on, who has not noticed their cycle linking up with girlfriends, teammates, or roommates? But […]
Ovulation – How to Predict and Protect Your Fertility Window
Are you trying to conceive? Did you know that there is only a small window of opportunity every month? This is why cycle tracking can be a useful tool in optimizing conception. While sperm can last anywhere from 2-5 days within the female reproductive tract, an egg can only be fertilized for up to […]
Should Men Really Be Taking Zinc?
Zinc deficiency is prevalent throughout the world, including North America. Zinc is an antioxidant, and has been shown to improve the immune system, the skin and balance hormones. In men, zinc is extremely important because even moderate zinc deficiency is associated with low testosterone in men. In addition, zinc is an important nutrient for prostate […]