Posted in Acupuncture, John Miley, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 31. Aug, 2010
Since Minneapolis WCCO news channel 4 (CBS) did their recent story on acupuncture and fertility, I have had a lot of questions from people asking me how to find a Licensed Acupuncturist for Infertility in Minnesota. My first answer is, if you are anywhere near my office (about 45 minutes from the western Minneapolis Metro [...]
Posted in Fertility, Get Pregnant, John Miley, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 15. Aug, 2010
We’ve all been stressed. We all get stressed. Here’s a funny diagram that leads into a more serious discussion of how stress affects fertility. You can read the article on stress and reduced fertility by clicking this link. Click here to read more about stress and reduced fertility.
Posted in Fertility, Get Pregnant, John Miley, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 13. Aug, 2010
You’ve been told that not getting pregnant is a problem. Being the take-charge person you are, you want to solve problems. Is trying to solve your “problem” of not getting pregnant helping or hurting your fertility? The answer may surprise you, and change how you approach the art of getting pregnant.
Posted in Fertility, Get Pregnant, John Miley, PCOS, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 26. Jul, 2010
If you or someone you know is trying to get pregnant and struggling with endometriosis, here’s a case study that can help you understand what steps to take at home, to get your endometriosis under control. In this case study, you’ll find helpful ideas that you can follow to decrease your endometriosis symptoms, while improving [...]
Posted in John Miley, PCOS, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 22. Jun, 2010
Low Glycemic Index (GI) foods are a good place to start when trying to manage PCOS, and here’s why: Yes…diet can absolutely have a positive affect on PCOS. One of the best recommendations I have it to limit any food that raises blood sugar quickly. This includes refined sugars, flours, grains…this is true b.c. increased [...]
Posted in Fertility, PCOS, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 21. Jun, 2010
If you have been diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), then there are some steps you can take to improve your chances of getting pregnant, despite this condition. This list will touch on a few of the basic changes you can make in your lifestyle and diet that can help you manage your PCOS and [...]
Posted in John Miley, Vitamin D3, Vitamins, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 21. Jun, 2010
When you want to get pregnant, or are trying to conceive, vitamin D3 is critical to add to your nutritional program. Why vitamin D? -Protects sperm and egg health -Antioxidant properties -Balances estrogen -May improve ovulation for women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries) Yes, your body makes vitamin D naturally, when exposed to adequate sunshine — [...]
Posted in Fertility, Get Pregnant, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 11. Jun, 2010
Are you currently trying to get pregnant? If so, here are three quick tips to keep in mind. I’ll explain each in more detail below. 1. Know When You Are Ovulating. 2. Stress Less. 3. Quit Trying So Hard. Tip#1: Know when you are ovulating. You’d be surprised to know how many women I talk [...]
Posted in John Miley, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 04. Jun, 2010
I get a lot of questions from couples who want to get pregnant fast. In fact, they wanted to be pregnant months ago, so now everything feels rushed and hurried. They want to know what more they could be doing to improve their changes of conceiving quickly. What else could they try? What supplements should [...]
Posted in John Miley, Whole Body Fertility Blog on 28. May, 2010
Clomid is a prescription drug commonly used to “force” ovulation for women who are either not ovulating regularly, or are trying to time ovulation with procedures such as IUI (intrauterine insemination). One of the side effects of Clomid is that it can create hostile, scanty or dry Fertile Cervical Mucus (FCM). Here’s why this is [...]
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