News — reproductive health

Drowsiness, restlessness, loss of hair, chest pains, mood swings, sugar level problems, trouble focusing, and infertility are only some of the signs of a hormonal imbalance. When you have a hormone imbalance, there’s either too much or too little of a hormone within your bloodstream. And because of the essential role that hormones play in your body, even the smallest hormonal imbalance can have a huge impact on your health. The reasons behind a hormone imbalance vary from stress, poor dieting, injury, and trauma, to more severe underlying issues such as diabetes, Addison’s disease, or thyroiditis. We’ll be covering all...

Yoga. It’s the all-inclusive, mind-body-focused, therapeutic form of movement that can help with the S-word (stress), the C-word (cancer), and the F-word: Fertility. Yeah, that F-word. For couples, men, and women who dream of raising children, the first step is trying to conceive. But what happens when things don’t work out right away? Besides getting medically tested and treated, as well as researching fertility options, you can also incorporate a few “alternative” — and ancient — methods to boost your fertility. And, luckily, these ones are non-invasive, inexpensive, and you can do them right on your living room floor: Fertility...

An increasing number of moms are choosing to breastfeed their kids early in life. Even moms who primarily rely on infant formula to raise their baby are breastfeeding occasionally for the bonding process, nutritional value, and immunity. But what about when your milk supply is low? Here’s an interesting fact: what you do, how you feed your baby, and what you eat can change the way your body produces milk. From too much stress to clogged ducts, maintaining a steady milk supply is not rocket science — but it does require great attention to detail. Fortunately, there are quite a...

Want to know a secret about boosting your milk supply? It all comes down to what you eat. Or, in this case, what you drink. Whipping yourself up a lactation smoothie might not be just what the doctor ordered, but it’s a proven solution to help boost your milk supply. Here’s the good news: there are lactation smoothie recipes out there that combine everyday ingredients with what breastfeeding moms need most. In this article, you’ll get the scoop — pun intended — on the best lactation smoothie recipes, plus a few other tips and tricks you can use to keep...