Node Smith, ND Aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital heart defects, according to research published in the European Journal of [...]

Naturopathic Perspective Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Preconception planning is often recommended to couples who have an interest in optimizing their fertility, conception, pregnancy, baby’s [...]

Node Smith, ND A recent study has linked paternal tobacco smoking to lower sperm count in sons. However, this study wasn’t looking at maternal smoking, but rather the smoking status of the [...]

Tolle Causam Tanya Lee, ND We are just beginning to understand the complex nature of the immune system and the cross-talk between the immune system and other systems in the body. The influence of [...]

Shawna Darou, ND As naturopathic doctors searching for the root cause of illness, we are in a unique position with regard to a fertility work-up, in that we are already trained to look for what [...]

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, N.D Today, changes in societal norms have led to couples, and women in particular, having children later in life.  According to the CDC US National Vital Statistics Report from [...]

Lindsay Martens, ND Post-pill amenorrhea is a frustrating adverse effect of using hormonal birth control. The use of hormonal contraceptives is on the rise and is expected to continue to increase [...]

Ann Lovick, ND When patients come into my office to discuss fertility, the first thing I tell them is to start acting like they are pregnant. This means that they need to be conscious of [...]