Category Archives for Preconception Care
Q. ‘How Can I Increase My Fertility?’
In this video, we share a few things that you should and shouldn’t do to optimize your fertility. If you found this video helpful, we take a much deeper dive into this topic in our 16-Week Fertility Coaching Program.
Continue readingMost of Our Fertility Clients Fall Into One of These 5 Categories
In our years of practice, we’ve come to discover that there are 5 groups of people that come to us for assistance in their fertility journey. If one of these 5 categories resonates with you, then you may be interested in doing a preconception care program tailored to your individual case and needs, like our […]
Continue reading#1 Way to Foster More Restful Sleep And Boost Fertility When TTC
Are you having trouble sleeping? In this video, we share the best way to improve your sleep and improve your fertility. We discuss more sleep and fertility tips in our Facebook Fertility Community. Join the group here.
Continue reading[Story] Wendy, 45 Had a Baby Boy After Miscarriages & TTC 2 Years
After multiple miscarriages and 2 years trying to conceive, Wendy was told that her only options were donor eggs and IVF. But despite the odds, she conceived at 45 had a perfectly healthy boy without any complications. Here’s how she did it. For more inspiring TTC stories from our former NFP clients, visit our […]
Continue readingThe Danger of a One-Size-Fits-All Approach for Optimizing Fertility
Watch this video to find out why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to optimizing fertility and what to do instead: Click here to join our NFP Fertility Community Facebook group.
Continue readingCaffeine and Pregnancy: Is Coffee Bad For You When TTC?
Article Overview Coffee as a Source of AntioxidantsCaffeine and Pregnancy: 5 Ways Coffee Can Affect FertilityOther Ways Coffee Can Affect Your BodyTo Decaf or Not to Decaf?9 Healthier Coffee Substitutes7 Tips on Quitting Coffee As someone who’s trying to get pregnant, you’re probably wondering if caffeine and pregnancy can go together. And right now, perhaps […]
Continue readingThe #1 Factor Most Doctors Don’t Tell You that Boosts Your Fertility — No Matter the Age
What is the biggest overlooked factor that can boost your fertility and increase your chance of conception? Click here to join the NFP Fertility Support Facebook Community
Continue readingGluten-Free Diet And Fertility: Ways To Improve Your Fertility
A gluten-free diet and fertility go hand in hand for numerous reasons. First off there is the immune connection. If you are intolerant to gluten or wheat each time you ingest gluten your immune system will react by causing an inflammation in your small intestines. This is the site of nutrient absorption. In addition gluten […]
Continue readingFoods to Improve Fertility: Try This Fertility Boosting Lemon Delight
Out of the many foods to improve fertility you can choose from, this potion is one of my favorites. And if you like lemony, zesty flavors, you’ll love this recipe! Ingredients: 1 Whole Organic Lemon 1 Banana 1 TBS Pumpkin Seeds 1 TBS Soy Lecithin 1 TBS Lavender and Rosemary Honey 1 TBS Chia Seeds […]
Continue readingA Pregnancy Success Story You Need To Read!
I love a good pregnancy success story and I just had to make a blog post about this one! The other day I got an email from a dear client of mine who used the Natural Fertility Prescription program, the Phone Consultation, the practitioner grade supplements I prescribed for her and her husband following the […]
Continue readingVitamin D For Fertility: A Little Known Fertility Nutrient
Did you know that there is a vitamin-hormone which has been found not only to be important for your bones, teeth and immunity but also male and female fertility? In the 20th century this super nutrient was only considered to be important for healthy bones and rickets prevention but then the scientists discovered receptors for this nutrient on over […]
Continue readingIva Keene wins Endorsement from Medical Industry
It was a great honor to be featured in the Wellspring Magazine in Australia as Lady Gaga of Natural Medicine! You can read the whole article; Our Lady Gaga: Natural Fertility Expert wins Endorsement from Medical Industry here: wellspring_2013_january I would like to express my gratitude to Wellspring Magazine for featuring me and generously allowing me to share […]
Continue readingSleep and Fertility – Podcast with Dr Michael Breus
It was an honor to interview Dr Michael Breus ‘The Sleep Doctor‘ on the subject of sleep and fertility. Dr Breus is a world renowned expert on sleep and during this interview he shared some fascinating insights into what we can do to sleep better to protect and restore our fertility.
Continue readingMTHFR Treatment During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Article Overview Folic Acid and MTHFR Gene MutationMTHFR Mutation and HomocysteineTreatment for MTHFR Mutation Treatment for MTHFR mutation is a lot simpler than its name! The MTHFR gene is in charge of Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), an enzyme responsible for folic acid metabolism in the body. In this article, we’ll look at the function of this […]
Continue readingHow To Increase Fertility? The Truth About Fatigue
Are you experiencing difficulties getting pregnant? Are you wondering how to increase fertility? If so you should look at your energy levels. For many people feeling stressed and tired has become an acceptable norm. Some people are almost proud of their fatigue. Almost as if it’s a badge of hard work and dedication. We expect […]
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