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INFERTILITY Pt II

The Unsuspected Thyroid Another undiagnosed epidemic in the infertility department is hypothyroidism. Of course they checked your thyroid and everything was “normal”. Normal doesn’t mean healthy. Let me explain “normal” to you. Throughout the year, people go to their doctor for various complaints. Your doctor runs blood work and the information is collected. After a…

FOLATE – Folic Acid
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FOLATE – Folic Acid

Folate is the Natural source; Folic Acid is synthetic. Folate is an essential member of the vitamin B complex family that is naturally present in grains, green leafy vegetables, and liver. Folic acid and the L-methylfolate derivative are synthetic supplemental forms that have higher bioavailability (1). Folate is important for cell growth and division, and is…

RED CLOVER
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RED CLOVER

In herbal medicine, red clover is typically used to treat respiratory issues (such as asthma, whooping cough, and bronchitis), skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), inflammatory conditions like arthritis, and women’s health problems1 (such as menopausal and menstrual symptoms). They’re also a rich source of isoflavones. These are compounds that act as phytoestrogens—plant chemicals similar to the female hormone estrogen. Isoflavone extracts are touted as…