How to Survive the Holidays When You Have Food Sensitivities

If you have food sensitivities or are on a special diet it can be stressful navigating social meals over the holidays . Here are some tips so you can spend your energy having gratitude for family and friends–not feeling bloated or getting diarrhea.
Read More...Even When It’s Cold Outside-It’s a Glorious 180 Degrees in the Sauna

There is good research on saunas —thank you Finland!—showing saunas reduce inflammation, promote relaxation, reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks, improve other cardiovascular health markers, and increase athletic endurance.
Read More...Tis The Season of Beautiful Fall Colors, Pumpkin Spice and . . . Seasonal Affective Disorder

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is admiring the beautiful colored trees, carving pumpkins, getting out their sweater collection, and drinking pumpkin chai. But there is a darker side to this time of year for people who experience depression and other symptoms associated with the decrease in light in fall and winter. It often starts out as feeling a little more anxious, irritable, or tired. It can creep up slowly until suddenly it’s December and realize you are in the thick of it.
Read More...White Bean & Veggie Soup Recipe — From Dr. Hulsing’s Kitchen

This soup is great for everyone and especially for boosting fertility. It is high in FOLATE, BETA CAROTENE, and CALCIUM which are important fertility nutrients for men and women trying to conceive. One serving has 20 grams of protein and 14 grams of fiber.
Read More...Boost Fertility With A Healthy Microbiome

By now you may have probably heard the word “microbiome” which refers to the human body hosting millions of microorganisms that work together with our own cells to influence our health. (It is literally a few pounds worth of bacteria that would fill up a soup can!!!) You may know the microbiome influences digestion but did you know that it can also have a major impact on fertility–including conception, pregnancy and the health of baby.
Read More...Turkey Veggie Hash Recipe — From Dr. Hulsing’s Kitchen

Now that I know my organic gluten free oatmeal is likely killing me slowly with glyphosate from roundup herbicide, I have made it a point to minimize oats in my breakfast menu. Turkey Veggie Hash has now made it into the rotation. Check out my recipe!
Read More...Fragrance —The Other Dirty F Word

Fragrance is a word used to describe one or more of thousands of undisclosed chemical ingredients. Thanks to consumerism trends, it is found in almost every personal care and household product you can buy and may be sabotaging your hormone health and fertility.
Read More...Let’s Hear it for the Boys: Preconception Sperm Health is More Important Than You Think

Spending at least three months prior to conception focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, and a sperm-safe environment is an absolute must for every father-to-be/sperm donor.
Read More...Say Goodbye to Allergies, Naturally

It’s that time of year when nature is awakening and flowers color the landscape. Unfortunately for many people, this also means the time of year for congestion, sneezing, running nose, and itchy eyes from allergies. If you are one of the millions who suffer from allergy symptoms—listen up!
Read More...Pre-Conception Health Planning: Optimize Your Fertility and the Health of Your Baby

Are you thinking about starting or growing your family in the future? There are so many things you can do to prevent problems in pregnancy, optimize the health of your future children, and increase the likelihood of getting pregnant by following a pre-conception health plan.
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