Fertility pantry staples are a great way embrace the idea of ‘mise en place‘ and ensure you can always have something healthy and tasty on hand. We know that you already have your regular pantry staples stocked. But here are some basic Collaborative Care suggestions for supplementary items to provide healthier and more interesting nutritional […]
Diet and Nutrition
Mise en Place / Everything in its place
Getting organized to be happier Most people who like to cook are probably familiar with the idea of ‘mise en place’, from the French culinary tradition of ‘everything in its place’. I’ve posted previously about the importance of ‘mise’ in cooking preparation, and since then I have thought a lot about what it means to […]
Chinese Medical Nutritional Therapy to Help Prevent Fibroids and Polyps
Fibroids often don’t cause any issue in getting and staying pregnant, unless they are in the endometrial lining of the uterus. Polyps, on the other hand, are within the uterine cavity. Both are most problematic when they are located at the top (fundal) area of the uterus – the area where an embryo enters the […]
Keeping the Lungs Clear
Understanding COVID-19’s progression More and more information is coming out about how COVID-19 infects and how it acts in the body. Depending on exposure, the virus seems to reside in the throat before it spreads more deeply into the lungs, where it can cause serious symptoms of bronchial blockage. Preventive measures like sheltering in place […]
How to Prevent Polyps and Keep Fertility Treatment on Track
Ugh, How Do I Suddenly Have a Polyp?! We work with patients who go through a LOT to get to the point in their fertility journey known as the embryo transfer phase. Getting through the many phases of in vitro fertilization (IVF) — ovarian hyper stimulation, extraction, fertilization and pre-genetic screening of embryos — is a […]
Healthy Eating Isn’t Just about the Food
You are what you eat and how you eat! Facilitating a healthy balance is key I often get women coming in and asking, “Can I eat this? Can I eat that?”. Before I answer with a yes, no, or that depends, I always address how they are eating. Are they eating mindlessly at a work […]