Written by: Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen, ND | Naturopath Victoria BC The old saying goes, we are what we eat, but does this apply to fertility? Do diet and lifestyle changes really impact fertility outcomes? The short answer is that yes, the evidence suggests that nutrition and lifestyle may play a role in fertility outcomes. However, there are of course caveats to this rule. For instance, if you have structural concerns that are impeding your fertility (ie. blocked fallopian t

When you are trying to start or expand your family, there is nothing more heart breaking then not achieving your intended goal. In Canada, 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive experience fertility challenges. Having said this, many people are turning to acupuncture to help achieve their family building goals. Acupuncture can be used to enhance your natural fertility, or can provide adjunctive support to assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and