Stress, either good or bad, has a huge impact on our bodies. Having the ability to have the appropriate hormonal responses to moments of stress is a protective measure, but then also being able to rid our bodies of that stress and the impact it had, has a restorative impact. The balance of these two is what keeps us in harmony. Yet, that harmony is not always intact when life happens.
Seed Cycling Fertility and Menstrual Support
Seed cycling is a natural and easy way to fuel your body and balance your hormones through consuming seeds at different times of your cycle.
Oxytocin: Benefits Beyond Just Contractions
Oxytocin is a powerful hormone produced in the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is commonly associated with childbirth and postpartum bonding, but there is much more to it! This powerful hormone has many other amazing benefits and should be recognized for not only during the birth and postpartum period, but also all stages of life for both women and men.
Sperm Testing and Improving Sperm Health for Male Factory Infertility
Often times, infertility is a silent stressor that couples face alone. On top of that, the majority of the focus is placed on the woman to improve her health, to receive the bulk of the testing, and to undergo all of the treatments. Yet, one-third of infertile female/male couples face male factor infertility. So testing sperm is an early and important test that should be done!
What Not To Say To Someone With Infertility
One of the most lovely awful parts of dealing with infertility is hearing the comments people like to give. Those comments hurt, they sting, and sometimes they down right make us angry. But, I do like to remind myself others do mean well when they give a suggestion, if it is incredibly hurtful.
Introduction to Cycle Charting
Learning about tracking your cycle is such an important part of not only understanding your reproductive health, but also your overall health. Our periods, ovulation and overall cycles are highly linked to physical, emotional, and hormonal changes within our bodies.
Back and Sacrum Massage During Fertility Massage Session
To end our fertility massage session, we will have you lay on your stomach so we can work your back and sacrum. This provides an excellent way to work the back of the body, and allow for the full body relaxation and therapeutic techniques to really sink in.
Relaxing Neck and Shoulder Massage In Fertility Massage Session
One of the biggest conversations in fertility work is what came first, stress or fertility challenges? And while we cannot answer that, we know we can help reduce the stress of everyday life.
