The importance of open fallopian tubes What are they? Fallopian tubes are the reproductive organs which connect the ovaries to the uterus. They are long, hollow, thin tubes consisting of a mucous membrane and muscular layers.The lining of the tubes secrete fluids which maintain an environment in which an egg can be fertilised. They are …
Testing for fallopian tubes There is testing available if you suspect your Fallopian tubes may not be open. If your fallopian tubes are blocked it’s not possible to achieve a natural pregnancy. Fallopian tubes are the organs in which the sperm travel up to fertilise the egg and through which the fertilised embryo travels to …
SEEDS Optimising your fertility through diet is achieved by eating a variety of nutritious foods most of the time. A diverse diet of whole foods is the key to this this. Whilst I don’t think you need to be stocking your pantry with every super food you’ve heard of there are some really easy ways …
Simple ways to decrease chemical exposure There are many chemicals in our daily lives which are known as endocrine disruptors. This basically means they are disrupting your hormones which adversely affects male and female fertility. Luckily there are some really simple ways to reduce your exposure! 1. Containers Where possible use glass containers to …
Natural cleaning products and pregnancy ideas that will protect you from harmful affect Many of the chemicals found in our everyday cleaning products are linked to fertility issues. Luckily it is really easy to swap our products to more natural ones and reduce our exposure. Here are some tried and tested suggestions for chemical free …
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Should we be worried? There is an increasing body of information available on the dangers of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals EDCs. Inside our bodies is a network of glands or organs which are collectively called the endocrine system. Glands secrete messengers called hormones, you’ll be familiar with some of these, such as oestrogen and progesterone. Hormones …
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This week’s high protein breakfast looks delicious! High protein breakfasts help to regulate your blood sugars for the day which is very important for those trying to conceive. Ingredients 1/4 cup of leftover salmon 2 eggs Dash of milk (your choice) 1 cup of green vegetables (Megan used broccoli & beans) 1 tsp of shallots 1/4 …
We love to think of food as medicine here at the clinic. Seeds can be be a great way of both increasing fibre intake and regulating hormones. Seeds are abundant in lignans which can assist the body to stabilise hormones. Flaxseed and sesame seeds contain the highest amounts and can help block excess oestrogen being …
Here’s the next recipe to help inspire you to start the day with a high protein breakfast. It helps to regulate your blood sugars for the day which is very important for those trying to conceive. Omelettes are high in protein, quick to make and super nutritious with a few added extras. Ingredients 4 …
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At the Fertility and Pregnancy Acupuncture Clinic, we recommend eating a high protein breakfast for many reasons. Apart from protein keeping you fuller for longer, a high protein diet regulates blood sugar levels throughout the day for fertility. Megan uses pomegranates as a topping, which also improves fertility by increasing blood flow to the uterus. …
