Showing posts with label Naturopathy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Naturopathy. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Vitamin D...not just for sun tanning

I can't believe I have been away from this blog for sooooo long! The summer was a blur but I am back in the saddle and more focused than ever on getting on the baby train.

I am going au-natural and sticking to my guns and keeping on the path to be heathier first and then see what comes after that.

I started to see a naturopath in May who put me on some supplements to tweak a couple of things she saw that were of concern in my blood work.

First, low vitamin D. There is so much out there about how low vitamin D levels are the root cause of SO many things. It is needed to produce sex hormones and also improves fertility rates, as well as reduces cancer risks, creates strong teeth and bones, and treats depression naturally.




Yale University School of Medicine conducted a study of 67 infertile women, where it was discovered that a mere 7% had normal Vitamin D levels. The remainder of the women either had insufficient levels of Vitamin D or they had clinical deficiency of Vitamin D in their bodies.


One of the researchers at Yale, Dr. Lubna Pal, who is also the Director of the Program for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) at the Yale Fertility Center, said:
“Of note, not a single patient with either ovulatory disturbance or polycystic ovary syndrome demonstrated normal Vitamin D levels; 39 per cent of those with ovulatory disturbance and 38 per cent of those with PCOS had serum 25OHD levels consistent with deficiency.”

“Given the pandemic of Vitamin D insufficiency, if indeed our observations are substantiated, aggressive repletion with Vitamin D may emerge as an alternative approach to facilitate ovulation resumption with minimal to no risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or multiple pregnancies.”
Based on this study nearly 40% of the women who had ovulatory dysfunction also had a clinical deficiency in Vitamin D. So it goes to show how important Vitamin D is to a woman’s fertility.

I am taking 30,000 IUs of Vitamin D daily in liquid form and just dropping it in my morning juice. You can also get vitamin D by eating eggs, fatty fish, and dairy, as well as taking cod liver oil.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Off we go...

The hubz and I have been on an extended break, as you know, from really trying with this whole baby thing. But today we are getting serious...one small step at a time. We are heading to the naturopath and getting our fertility work up today!

I am excited but also a little frazzled...I want to stay in the moment and not get 500 steps ahead. I mean I do already have a baby shower planned, schools picked out, summer vacations planned, etc, etc...ok so I need to slowwwwwww down.

So step one, drive to the doctor. I'll figure out the next step as it is happening :)

Recently I got a text message from a friend who is dealing with infertility and is in the process of her own plan and treatment. As she was recently leaving the doctor's office, which she was called to unexpectedly, she put on happy music and forced herself to laugh and smile....and she was feeling good!

So to keep things light and happy....with lots of laughter. Below is a video for your viewing pleasure and mine. Since studies have shown that laughing increases your chances of conceiving, here is something to help you through your day! (Laughter may increase probability of IVF pregnancy, study finds: read it here)

For all of my Long Islanders...




Or check this one out too....
Click here

(sorry I couldn't get this video to embed!)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Nature is on my side...

I have been stagnant for a while so I finally took a step in some direction (forward I would hope!). I made an appt for the hubby and me to see a Naturopath doctor.

Naturopathy is an alternative medical system that focuses on natural remedies and the body's vital ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopathic philosophy favors a holistic approach and minimal use of surgery and drugs.

I had a phone consultation with Dr. Pina LoGiudice of InnerSource Natural Health. I was referred to her by a midwife who delivered my nephew.

Dr. Pina is known in this area as a fertility guru and I am excited to meet her. My hubby and I have a two-hour fertility assistance appointment with Dr. Pina in a few weeks and we will leave with a plan in hand. I will keep you all updated on how it goes and the plan she lays out for us. It will include a diet change, herbal medicine and some acupuncture.

I fell off the wagon of health and wellness that I worked so hard to get to. Part of me trying not to obsess over getting pregnant was stopping all things I was doing to try. I see this appt as a chance to get my health back on track.

And off we go...