by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Mar 16, 2022 | IVF, Preconception Care, Women's Health
Many couples delay starting a family for various reasons. Even though they share the common goal of desiring parenthood. While delays suit our busy modern lives, it’s important to keep an eye on your biological clock. This article will answer frequently asked...
by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Dec 7, 2021 | IVF, Preconception Care, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is something that happens to women as they go into menopause, isn’t it? ……. Wrong! Unfortunately, it can occur in women as early as in their 20s. So what is diminished ovarian reserve? The term “ovarian reserve” refers to...
by Karen Latter, naturopath, nutritionist & herbalist | Aug 1, 2019 | Preconception Care, Uncategorized, Weight Management, Wellbeing
Obesity Australia estimates that 1 in 3 Australian women are overweight or obese prior to conception which results in serious health risks to the mother and developing foetus. In the following Q&A, I explore what a healthy weight is and if you are overweight/obese...
by Karen Latter, naturopath, nutritionist & herbalist | Mar 11, 2019 | IVF, Men's Health, Preconception Care, Uncategorized
Let’s take two men: John and Matt. Both are looking to conceive with their partners in the next three months. They are chatting about whether they need to do anything to prepare. Their partners have started taking a preconception multivitamin and eating healthier, but...
by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Feb 11, 2019 | Men's Health, Preconception Care, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, Women's Health
Valentine’s Day is a very old tradition. Some believe it originated from a pagan festival called Lupercalia held at the start of spring. In a sacred cave, priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. Following the feast, the goat’s...
by Karen Latter, naturopath, nutritionist & herbalist | Sep 26, 2018 | Men's Health, Preconception Care, Uncategorized, Wellbeing
A typical man in his 40s has only 33% to 50% of the level of testosterone that he had during his 20s. This gradual decline in testosterone as men age is called Andropause, usually occurring between the ages of 48-70 years.To first understand the effect of declining...
