Fertile Me Radio

One of the most frustrating things about trying to conceive is trying to understand your hormones and whether they’re working together properly.  An OPK can tell you whether or not you will be ovulating soon, but not whether the hormones levels are normal.  Same thing with progesterone.  How do you know if you’re producing enough progesterone to sustain a pregnancy.

In this episode, I interview the Founder and CEO of Proov, Amy Beckley.  Proov is a over the counter test that can provide information on the status of your progesterone production.  It is a product that I can stand behind because I love the concept and the science behind it. 

But Amy gave us a lot more than just information about Proov.  We talke about:

1. Her personal fertility story and how that led to the creation of Proov
2. Her philosophy on how to get pregnant naturally
3. How progesterone really works in your body
4. How Proov works… AND
5. The BEST time to have intercourse in order to increase your chances of getting pregnant

To for information about Proov, visit https://proovtest.com/

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I’m back with the continuation of our discussion on folic acid vs. folate for fertility. In this episode, I talk about methylation cycles, MTHFR gene and its variants, and how folate play a role in all of this for fertility.

Hopefully, at the end of this, you will gain a better understand of folic acid and folate and decide which one is better for your body.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Methylation cycle and what it is
• How folate is part of the methylation cycle and how it works with folate
• Effects of certain gene variants on our body’s folate metabolism
• How folate metabolism affects your fertility

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To learn more about Two elephants products, please visit www.2elefants.com

You've been hearing conflicting information about folic acid vs. folate for years.  Doctors tell you to take folic acid.  The more holistic ones tell you to take folate.  Who do you listen to?

For this week, I’ve decided to invite my summer intern, Samantha Fernando, to join me and present what she has discovered about this controversy.  Samantha's project for the summer is to create a research database related to fertility for me.  She is super amazing!

In this episode, we talked about:

• The history of folic acid and how it became so popular
• The correlation between folic acid, folate, and pregnancy
• Folic acid vs. Folate
• How time affects doctors’ views and studies on nutrition 

To learn more about Two elephants products, please visit www.2elefants.com

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Before I really get into the bulk of the episode, I want to talk about the recent controversy around Omega-3 and debunk the fears that it can cause atrial fibrillation, or A Fib. 

In this day and age, it’s so easy for the media to summarise scientific findings into clickbaiting titles-- usually foregoing the accuracy of the headline. In this episode, I’ll go into detail about the truth behind this headline, and why Omega-3 should not be avoided when trying to conceive.

Also in this episode, I really wanted to take the time and talk about the benefits of acupuncture in helping you get pregnant and increase your chances of a successful pregnancy. As someone who has dedicated over 13 years of her life to the art with a matching degree, I can say with confidence that it’s definitely worth a try for anyone.

Be sure to listen in as I go over everything you need to know about using acupuncture to help your fertility!

In this episode, we talked about:

• The problem of the Omega-3 Controversy and why you shouldn't avoid it
• What is acupuncture and how it fits in to the Chinese medical system
• How acupuncture can help with fertility
• The differences between accredited acupuncturists, fertility acupuncturist and Fellows of ABORM.  

To learn more about Two elephants products, please visit www.2elefants.com

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Last episode, I talk about the controversy surrounding the supplement NAC. Today I thought I’d talk more about the topic of controversial supplements, since there is a lot of confusion around it; with even more unanswered questions.

Join me in this episode as I talk about:

• the four controversial supplements
• why they can cause more harm than good
• and when you should consider taking them

Links mentioned referenced:

• 17 The NAC Controversy and How it Helps with Fertility
• PubMed

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If you buy your NAC supplements at Amazon, chances are you’re probably looking at other shopping websites to buy it. Or maybe you’re worried if it’s still safe to take it since FDA has issued a warning about NAC.

Worry not ‘cause today I’ll be talking about this controversy! 

N-acetylcysteine (NAC), is a supplement that has a wide range of uses. Because of its antioxidant properties, it also helps in improving fertility both in women and men, which is why it’s one of my favorite supplements! 

I hope this episode will clear up some confusions  about NAC as I explain what the issue is all about and why it’s not what you think it is! 

Links mentioned referenced:

PubMed

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Inositol is a supplement that is often used to treat fertility problems for women with PCOS. But did you know that it’s also a super safe supplement that boost fertility and general health even if you don't have PCOS?

If you’re worried that taking inositol can harm your fertility, then you're going to love this episode. 

In this episode, I talk about:

• What is inositol?
• Is inositol appropriate for fertility? What are the benefits and side-effects?
• Why is inositol crucial for your health?
• Little known facts about inositol

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In this episode, we finally address some of the frequently asked questions about fertility supplements in general, and also some about Two Elefants specifically.  

Supplements can be a complicated topic-- what can and can’t be taken together, what works best for you, which ones are essential, which ones are not...with so much confusing and conflicting information out there, we hope this episode will help you cut through the noise and provide some clarity.

In this episode, we talked about:

• What supplements are necessary on a daily basis
• What is the Fuel Egg Quality Bundle
• All about our herbal elixirs and when you should and shouldn't take them
• How your diet can affect fertility 
• Considerations for nutritional needs that change through pregnancy
• Supplement safety while breastfeeding
• Supplement, herb, and drug interactions during IVF
• What is the Fortify Bundle for miscarriage and how to take it
• What supplements are beneficial for men to improve their sperm
• Why where you get your supplements is important

To learn more about Two elephants products, please visit www.2elefants.com

There’s no one-size fits all answer when it comes to the challenges related to TTC but speaking to Elizabeth who has been where you are, the TTC struggles, the loss of pregnancy... both gave me hope and inspiration that we all can reach the light at the end of the tunnel.

Elizabeth King, a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Bereavement Doula, and an ICF Certified Life Coach, joins us to share how she is helping women who are trying to conceive find joy through their journey and get the result that they want.

Not having things happen the way we want them to be is inevitable. But that doesn’t excuse you from giving up.

Learn and develop better ways to handle the obstacles that are blocking your way moving forward as Elizabeth talks about what to do when it seems that all the odds are stacked against you. 

In this episode, we talked about:

What inspired Elizabeth to work with women who are trying to get pregnant

How Elizabeth’s fertility journey began and how she became a fertility health coach

How to stay calm and focused when things are out of control

Elizabeth’s biggest challenge and how she was able to overcome it

Elizabeth’s pregnancy journey and her experience with loss

Overcoming fears

Why affirmations, mindset, and self-care are essential to getting pregnant

How to connect with Elizabeth King:

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I want to revisit the old topic of a no-raw foods to boost fertility because the responses and questions have been overwhelming.

This is a new way of looking at nutrition, and how specifically it affects fertility.  While many of you are embracing this new approach, there are still lots of confusion and questions about how exactly you could smoothly transition into a no raw foods diet.

I talk about the three major obstacles that are standing in your way and how to overcome them.  

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