Can Your Body Weight Affect your IVF Outcome?

IVF and BMI Drew Nesbitt Nutrition Consulting Can Your Body Weight Affect your IVF Outcome?A recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology (June 2011) looked at the IVF outcomes of over 1700 women from 2007 to 2010 in an effort to see if women with high BMI’s (Body Mass Index) had a reduced chance of conception. [Read more...]

CoQ10: The Next Fertility Super Supplement?

supplements II CoQ10: The Next Fertility Super Supplement?Co-enzyme Q 10, aka CoQ10, is somewhat new to the general public but research on this powerful antioxidant has been steady over the last 60 years.  Although originally thought of as a heart tonic, recent studies are showing huge promise in the field of fertility.  More specifically, CoQ10 may improve egg quality (and sperm quality) and increase your chance of conception. 

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Common Mistakes when Trying to Conceive

Common Mistakes pic Common Mistakes when Trying to Conceive Last week on #fertilitychat, we discussed some common mistakes when trying to conceive.  A number of people from the Twitterverse chimed in and we came up with the following common themes.  Read on to find out what they are and how to avoid them!  [Read more...]

Luteal Phase Defects (LPD) – What Are They?

Luteal Phase Defect Drew Nesbitt Acupuncture Luteal Phase Defects (LPD)   What Are They?Luteal Phase Defects (LPD’s) are a common problem among those trying to conceive.  However, some women may not even realize if this is occurring.  Read on to find out more about LPD’s and how you can discover if it is happening with your cycle.

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Much Ado about Dairy and Fertility

Dairy and Fertility Drew Nesbitt Acupuncture Toronto Much Ado about Dairy and FertilityRecent evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study suggest that certain dairy foods can negatively affect your fertility.  Are you eating the right ones?

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Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture for the Treatment of Infertility

Fertility Enhancement Drew Nesbitt Toronto Acupuncture 300x199 Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture for the Treatment of InfertilityRead this article to discover how integrating Chinese medicine and acupuncture with your fertility treatments can improve your chances.

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