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We are really lucky in Australia to have such a great public health care system. Blood testing is one of the most valuable tools in understanding health. They’re great to provide a baseline, diagnose medical conditions, provide guidance for treatment and track progress of treatment.  However, it does still have it’s flaws when it comes [&hellip

Understanding the balance of healthy and harmful bacteria, fungi or viruses sitting in the vagina, the uterus and/or the semen can provide further information into causes of infertility.  The vaginal microbiome refers to the community of bacteria that naturally live in the vagina. The uterine microbiome is a more recently discovered com

The DUTCH or dried urine test for comprehensive hormones has been around for years. It involves testing dried urine from various samples during a day in your mid luteal phase. This test measures levels of sex hormone (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), their metabolites, adrenal hormones (cortisol, cortisone, DHEA), melatonin and other markers of detoxifica

Sperm DNA fragmentation refers to ‘breaks’ in the genetic material (DNA) within sperm cells.  DNA in sperm is responsible for carrying half of the genetic blueprint to the embryo. High levels of DNA fragmentation can: Reduce the chance of fertilisation Increase the risk of miscarriage Impact embryo development Contribute to unexplained infertility Common

At the end of July, I attended a two day workshop presented by an Austrian Medical Doctor and Chinese Medicine Practitioner who specialises and treats only male infertility, Dr Olivia Pojer.  She was one of the best presenters I have had the privelege to learn from. Her passion and her drive to improve the world’s […]

When it comes to fertility, the focus often lands on women, but men play an equally crucial role. The quality of a man’s sperm significantly impacts the chances of conception and the health of a pregnancy. Fortunately, making positive changes to your diet can enhance sperm health and boost fertility. Focusing on a balanced diet […]

Fats in Chinese medicine support the nourishment of your ‘Yin’. Yin is the most nourishing, feminine aspect of your body’s energy. Strong Yin is like a tree with a big, wide trunk. Very little can affect/impact/move/hurt a strong, grounded tree compared to a malnourished twig. When I’m treating women trying to fall pregnant, the most [&h

As women, we often don’t eat enough good quality protein. Your body needs proteins and healthy fats to ovulate, make progesterone, stabilise blood sugars, help feel full and reduce snacking. This fermented brown rice protein powder has so many great ingredients including…supergreens, wheat grass, spirulina, sweet potato, chlorella as well as an orga