Integrative Medicine Blog

In those women who are found to be either Vitamin D insufficient or deficient, Vitamin D supplementation should be utilized for better IVF success.

We discuss the claims, side effects and cautions of taking Chastetree, a fruit that has been used for centuries for a number of female reproductive conditions including infertility.

Knowing what you are taking is important for you health and safety. Compile a list of current prescription medications, vitamins, supplements and herbal preparations for yourself and future physician consults.

 Flu season has arrived. The flu season typically peaks from late November through May. The major influenza strain in the United States currently is the H1N1 virus, but it's not too late to get your flu shot.

By Shaylin Ebert – Instead of having your happiness, contentment and wellbeing dependent on something that has yet to happen, what would it be like to rest it on what is already here?

Stress is often a large part when facing the challenge of infertility. Mindfulness is one approach to decrease stress and help with treating infertility, childbirth and parenting classes.

The effects of alcohol on both female and male fertility have yet to be clearly defined. There are different recommendations regarding alcohol consumption from a number of medical societies.

A team of South Korean researchers presented their findings on the sleep habits (self-reported) of 656 women prior to starting IVF treatment.

On September 23, 2013, OB/GYN’s were asked to advocate for governmental policy changes in order to identify and reduce toxic environmental agents and exposure.

Folic acid is advised before pregnancy begins, and a woman should take it if there is any possibility of her becoming pregnant.

In a recent article in the journal Biology of Reproduction, healthy young men exhibited a small but statistically significant improvement in sperm health after adding walnuts to their diet.

On January 31, 2011, The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 was released. The publication provides information and advice for choosing healthy eating habits.

On June 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced MyPlate, which replaces the food pyramid that has been used for the past 20 years. The icon is intended to provide a simple visual dietary guide.

What do we know about children conceived through IVF and their health? National registries collect data on all IVF cycles and make it possible to look at outcomes of pregnancies conceived through IVF.

While vitamin D deficiency has been shown to compromise reproduction in a number of animal models, there is currently a lack of quality human studies that specifically look at the effects of vitamin D on fertility.

Myo-inositol is a compound that is a member of the vitamin B complex group. It is found in a wide variety of foods including fresh fruits, beans, whole grains and seeds.

Melatonin is a hormone produced primarily from the pineal gland and helps control of the circadian rhythm. RSC Bay Area examines its effects on in vitro fertilization.

Currently there is limited evidence to show that taking CoQ-10 improves female fertility or pregnancy outcomes. Further study is needed.

Waiting for the results of a pregnancy test for 9-14 days can be stressful. Here are some ideas from our doctors to help you get through.

METFORMIN is commonly being used in patients with irregular periods and/or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to aid with menstrual regulation and ovulation.

Mind-body practices focus on the interactions among the brain, mind, body, and behavior, with the intent to use the mind to affect physical functioning and promote health.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. Iron deficiency is common in women of childbearing age (9-16%). Iron deficiency often leads to anemia-low red blood count.

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a naturally occurring hormone produced primarily by the adrenal gland. DHEA levels peak in early adulthood and decline with age. DHEA is used by our bodies to produce Estrogen and Testosterone – the major female and male sex hormones.