Cheers, dear readers, I have taken myself on an unusual journey. When I am feeling strong (both physically and mentally), I generally like to challenge myself as often as I am able to see what I am made of. I suppose I think it builds character. For months – even years – I have… Continue reading What 30 Days of Sobriety Taught Me About Resilience
Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
Fertility Boosting Smoothies
If you are trying to get pregnant and you aren’t blending up some goodness you are totally missing a great opportunity. Improved health = improved fertility. What better way to bump up your health for both men and women, then by packing in some vital nutrients that our bodies need to function at an optimal… Continue reading Fertility Boosting Smoothies
Pestering Questions and Battling Feelings of “Not Enough”
Many times on our infertility journey, we may have to face pestering questions from well-meaning friends and family. There seems to be a formula that is accepted in society that goes something like this: We date, we meet a very special someone, we marry, we have kids, we watch them grow, we become grandparents, we… Continue reading Pestering Questions and Battling Feelings of “Not Enough”
Getting through IVF – An Emotional Safety Net
Mark Twain reputedly said, “I have been through some terrible things in my life, some which actually happened.” I’ve always liked this quote because it highlights in a few simple words the harm we can visit upon ourselves by worrying about things that haven’t come to pass, many of which are unlikely, and many of… Continue reading Getting through IVF – An Emotional Safety Net
Life after infertility — Yes you DO matter !
Cheers, dear readers, Almost four years ago, I wrote a post called Infertility and Suicide — What’s the Link?…which was later followed as well by this post. Sadly and tragically, it is the most actively commented on blog post that I have ever written in my life. This fact cannot be ignored. Suicide in America… Continue reading Life after infertility — Yes you DO matter !
Does fertility massage work ?
The struggle to conceive is real ! Nowadays, many couples are seeking wholistic approaches to improve their shot at parenthood. In this month’s post, I want to explore the topic of fertility massage as yet another option to add to the growing list of naturopathic treatments. There are many types of fertility massage and one… Continue reading Does fertility massage work ?
SSFE podcast #4 with Mary Wong
Mary Wong has been in practice for more than 20 years helping thousands of couples conceive. She is the founder of ALIVE Holistic Health Clinic and was an expert panel advisor to the Canadian government on infertility and adoption (where the province of Ontario funds IUI cycles and 1 IVF as a result amongst other… Continue reading SSFE podcast #4 with Mary Wong
Drastically Boost Your Fertility – In Just 15 Minutes a Day
Did you know that there are things that you can do in just a few minutes every day that can have a profound (positive) impact on your fertility? We are all SO busy – life seems to be moving at a faster pace these days than it ever has before – we’re rushing from place… Continue reading Drastically Boost Your Fertility – In Just 15 Minutes a Day
How to make Exercising fun !
Exercise. It seems like everyone wants us to do more of it. It’s true that the health benefits of regular exercise are hard to ignore. Exercising helps us keep our weight under control, helps stave off disease and chronic conditions, and gives us a great energy boost when we need it. To be honest, I… Continue reading How to make Exercising fun !
June ’15
The Conceive Incubator As the temperatures soar and the mercury levels are rising steeply, we at Conceive have to remind all our patients to stay amply hydrated and to up their intake of fresh fruits and veggies. A good diet and proper nutrition is vital to maintain one’s fertility and these desert conditions can take… Continue reading June ’15