I first came across Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charting when looking for a natural alternative to the current contraception methods available and I knew relying on an app to tell...
By Dr Mattia Bresolin (Chinese Medicine and Acupuncturist) The majority of couples in the world will end up dropping the question “So, shall we talk about having a baby?”. From there,...
It is important to understand the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle, in order to see the effects of how the pill changes this. Understanding the menstrual cycle The normal cycle consists...
Investigating the integrity of sperm, behind the standard Semen analysis Male fertility and sperm quality are evaluated by means of a sperm test or semen analysis report. However, there exist other sperm parameters...
Endocrine disrupters: Xenoestrogens Many of us don’t think twice about the makeup we wear each day or the plastic container we use to pack our lunch. We also know organic food...
Essential Nutrients for childhood development As a Natural Health Practitioner, my greatest passion is helping couples prepare for conception making sure that they will have the healthiest baby possible. In part two,...
Want to know the secret to having a smart baby? Working as a Naturopath specialising in Fertility it's important to me to support the health and longevity of the next generation. In this article, I...
Many women (and men) have already had an appointment with a fertility clinic or started ART (assisted reproductive technology) when they arrive at NatMed. I endeavour to optimise the chance of...
If you have been trying to conceive for 6 months or longer it is worth getting your thyroid checked. For such a small gland the thyroid has a big job...
When you think of ‘bacteria’, its likely that images of germs and infection may spring to mind…unwelcome guests in your little one’s body! While some microbes can lead to sickness,...