Category: B Method

In the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 is the Winter Solstice.   This means that it’s the shortest day, and the longest night, of the year.  It’s also the official start of winter.  (If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the opposite and December 21 is the Summer Solstice, and the beginning of summer.  I will… Continue reading Winter and Fertility

We’ve shared a few quick workouts but it is important to remember that before and after every workout, you MUST stretch ! It’s important for muscle strength and flexibility. Tense and contracted muscles can present as muscle ache and soreness and the stress can affect your fertility levels. So stretch it out 🙂  

Hello, readers! My name is Stephanie Roth and I’m a fertility and health coach. I’m the founder and owner of Your Fertile Self, a fertility coaching business founded to help people like you who want to grow your families. A little about me: I started trying to conceive my first baby at the age of… Continue reading Your Fitness Fertility Coach

Summer is here in full swing! Where I live, the kids’ last day of school was last Friday (I know, super late!), life is hopping at the pool with parties and other events, and I’m starting to get ready for my annual pilgrimage to the beach. I’m also going out of town for two family… Continue reading Smoothie Lovin’ Summer

We often hear about weight affecting our health. Being overweight puts us at a greater risk for serious and life-threatening conditions like heart disease, diabetes or stroke.   Being underweight means that we’re not getting the nutrients we need, which can cause respiratory and digestive problems, and osteoporosis. Many times, you can look at yourself in… Continue reading Fertility Weighing You Down? Weight Issues and Trying to Conceive

They say that 5 things in life can cause major stress. Death of a loved one. Change in marital status (be it a divorce or planning a wedding). Changing jobs. Changing homes. Dealing with a major illness in yourself or somebody you love.   I would add a sixth. Trying to conceive.   The fertility… Continue reading Managing Stress on Your Fertility Journey

I had a kickoff meeting with a new client recently, and she asked me this question. I had no idea of the answer. Gluten is a hot topic right now. It seems like everyone is going gluten free these days. With all the rage and conflicting information about gluten, it’s hard to know if going… Continue reading Should You Give Up Gluten When Trying to Conceive?

It’s the last week of September. Autumn is here now, and we’re also coming to a close on PCOS Awareness Month. Here at B-Method we’ve spent the entire month focusing on different strategies you can use to improve your health and get real relief from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. How’s it going so far? Have you… Continue reading It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #4

  One of the leading causes of fertility challenges is  Polycystic ovary syndrome . Also known as PCOS. It is a hormonal disorder that affects around 10% of women that are of the reproductive age. Sad but true, that is just the women that have actually received the diagnosis. There are several symptoms that accompany… Continue reading Dear PCOS … why me ?

There are a number of fertility-enriching foods you should add to the menu during each of your cycle phases. But before I jump into the phases and foods, I want to share a few tips to optimally support your fertile body regardless of phase:  Hydrate with plenty of water. For best results, drink at least… Continue reading Eating to support your menstrual phases