THE BLOG
THE go-to resource for fertility, hormones, PCOS, wellness living hacks, recipe articles and more…
new post!
Top 7 Essential Products to help Enhance Fertility naturally
Starting your fertility journey can be a deeply personal, and oftentimes challenging experience. Trust me, I fully understand! Many of my patients come to me after years of frustration trying to navigate the maze of conventional medical advice which oftentimes focuses...
Top 7 Essential Products to help Enhance Fertility naturally
Starting your fertility journey can be a deeply personal, and oftentimes challenging experience. Trust me, I fully understand! Many of my patients come to me after years of frustration trying to navigate the maze of conventional medical advice which oftentimes focuses...
featured blog posts:
What is Fertility Coaching?
The majority of people don’t know where to start when trying to conceive. Contrary to what you might think, it’s not as easy as a little romance in bed. Fertility coaching exists to help you navigate the path to parenthood. Between alarming costs and uncertainty,...
Best Herbs for PCOS
Did you know that Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of female infertility? That’s right! What’s more, PCOS symptoms vary for each individual, making it a unique condition to treat. However, in all cases, PCOS can interfere with a...
Healthy Habits You Need for a Healthy Life
The maxim of functional medicine is diet and lifestyle change. A functional medicine approach seeks to heal the root cause rather than rely on prescription drugs to cover up a symptom. That often requires you to develop new, healthy habits. A lot of advice you’ll see...
How to Lose Belly Fat After Menopause?
Ladies, as we age, our bodies change. It may be hard to believe if you are in your 20s to 30s. If you are in your 40s to 50s, this fact is becoming more real each day. The truth is, as women, we are so unaware of our health. We go from taking care of everyone else,...
LISTEN TO THE GUTSY FERTILITY PODCAST
the LATEST EPISODES
GET your FERTILITY
SUCCESS kit
This kit is valued at $250 and includes answers to “unexplained” infertility + alternative testing methods, a guide to a healthy menstrual cycle, how to optimize your fertile window, and EASY fertility-boosting recipes + meal plan.
Fertility & Hormone
SUCCESS KIT
This kit includes answers to "unexplained" hormone, infertility + alternative testing methods, a guide to a healthy menstrual cycle, how to optimize your fertile window, and EASY hormone-boosting recipes + meal plan. Get immediate access when you subscribe.
search the blog
what do you want to Read today?
Trending Searches
dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
hey mama
I’M DR. MANDY PATTERSON, a FUNCTIONAL NATUROPATH SPECIALIZING in FERTILITY & THE founder OF A BOUTIQUE fertility focused WELLNESS PRACTICE.
One of my favorite things about writing blog posts for you is getting to share everything I’ve learned with you!
Using a lifetime of experience and science-backed recommendations, I help women like you get to the root cause of your health issues and find optimal health by educating, inspiring, and empowering you to be your own best health advocate.
If you’re ready to successfully overcome your fertility struggles, boost your overall wellness and health, and invite joy and happiness into your life – I can’t wait to get to know you!
recent posts
FROM the BLOG
What Causes Teenage Acne? The Root Cause and More!
Wondering what causes teenage acne? Acne is caused by hormones and heredity for everyone, not just teenagers. However, your environment can have a huge impact on how both hormones and heredity interact to cause acne. Unfortunately for teenagers, acne can be a major...
Common Hormone Patterns and What They Are Trying to Tell You
Whether it’s fluctuating energy levels, mood changes, or an altered sex drive, hormones are at play. For a quick overview, hormones are substances our bodies produce that transmit information and influence the action of various organs and systems. They are critical...
Home Remedies for PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) sucks, and truthfully, it often indicates an underlying hormonal imbalance. In some cases, you can restore balance to your hormones with a few simple lifestyle changes. Other times, it will take more drastic measures, functional lab work,...
How Thyroid Disorders and Stress Impact Getting Pregnant
Did you know that women are more likely to deal with thyroid conditions than men? Optimizing thyroid function should be at the top of your list if you are trying to get pregnant. The truth is that the tiny, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your throat controls a...
Best Diet for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder based on a collection of symptoms that affects females of reproductive age. Women diagnosed with PCOS are often given prescription medicine and birth control pills to manage their symptoms. However, these...
Best Herbs for PCOS
Did you know that Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of female infertility? That’s right! What’s more, PCOS symptoms vary for each individual, making it a unique condition to treat. However, in all cases, PCOS can interfere with a...
What is a PMDD Diet Plan?
Anxiety, bloating, constipation, back pain, crying for no reason, turning to food for comfort - yes, the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) are so relatable for many women. For a lot of us females, PMS comes and goes, lasting for no longer than a few days before...
Natural Remedies for Heavy Periods
Heavy periods can be frightening as well as frustrating. No one wants to feel like their insides are falling out (YIKES) or be pinned to the couch because of debilitating period pain! Luckily, there are effective natural solutions to address abnormally heavy menstrual...
Tips for Optimizing Fertility in Your 30s
If you’ve always imagined being a mom one day, you might be left wondering, is it too late to optimize my fertility? There are a lot of misconceptions about fertility in your 30s. The good news is that it’s NOT too late! Women are giving birth later, and it’s no...
RECIPE Index
Looking for your next great meal that supports optimal wellness and fertility? This recipe index has you covered. My recipe philosophies center on fresh, healthy, whole food-based recipes that center around optimal wellness. Recipes are organized by meal type to help you find what you need.
Recipes by Meal Type
BREAKFAST Recipes
TREATS & SNACKS
LUNCH Recipes
DINNER Recipes
Nourishing BEVERAGES
SOUPS, STEWS, BROTHS
Browse Categories:
Hormones Fertility Reproductive Health Pregnancy Gut Health Nutrition
from the archives in
category
HORMONES
read all ⟶
from the archives
What is The Plant-Based Diet’s Effect on Hormones?
Many women that I work with in my practice want to lose weight, and they often struggle with that goal. When we look deeper, there tend to be hormonal imbalances that contribute to weight gain or make it hard to lose weight. Maybe you’ve heard that going vegan can...
What is The Plant-Based Diet’s Effect on Hormones?
Many women that I work with in my practice want to lose weight, and they often struggle with that goal. When we look deeper, there tend to be hormonal imbalances that contribute to weight gain or make it hard to lose weight. Maybe you’ve heard that going vegan can...
How to Lose Belly Fat After Menopause?
Ladies, as we age, our bodies change. It may be hard to believe if you are in your 20s to 30s. If you are in your 40s to 50s, this fact is becoming more real each day. The truth is, as women, we are so unaware of our health. We go from taking care of everyone else,...
Common Hormone Patterns and What They Are Trying to Tell You
Whether it’s fluctuating energy levels, mood changes, or an altered sex drive, hormones are at play. For a quick overview, hormones are substances our bodies produce that transmit information and influence the action of various organs and systems. They are critical...
Home Remedies for PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) sucks, and truthfully, it often indicates an underlying hormonal imbalance. In some cases, you can restore balance to your hormones with a few simple lifestyle changes. Other times, it will take more drastic measures, functional lab work,...
How Thyroid Disorders and Stress Impact Getting Pregnant
Did you know that women are more likely to deal with thyroid conditions than men? Optimizing thyroid function should be at the top of your list if you are trying to get pregnant. The truth is that the tiny, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your throat controls a...
Is a Continuous Glucose Monitor the Right Choice For You?
If you like wearable tech and health, you’ll love the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). These smart devices provide real-time data on your blood glucose levels 24 hours a day. Traditionally used by those in the diabetes community, CGMs are becoming increasingly...
category
fertility
read all ⟶
from the archives
Five Holistic Tips For a Healthy Pregnancy
Swollen ankles, stretch marks, indigestion, and constipation phew! Pregnancy can come with a lot of annoying symptoms. It’s also a time of intense joy and excitement. You feel those little arms and legs kicking away in your belly and can’t help but smile. As a mom,...
How Healthy Is Your Vaginal Microbiome?
Every day millions of females are delivering high amounts of toxins and chemicals straight into their bloodstream. How is this happening? Through the use of chemically laden feminine hygiene products. Many of these products are full of industrial contaminants that...
Five Foods That May Cause Hormonal Imbalance
Would you believe me if I told you that there is a connection between the food you eat and your hormones? The truth is, nutrition is extremely powerful. It has the ability to make or break your health. Specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and overall nutrition can...
Signs You May Have Estrogen Dominance and What To Do
When you take your kids to the playground and they hop on the seesaw your mind probably doesn’t immediately compare it to your hormones. The thing is, that’s exactly how your hormones function. When they’re perfectly balanced, your body functions properly. When...
Tools I Use As A Holistic Health Coach
You probably don’t think twice about the routine blood work you get done at your primary care doctor’s office, until something starts to go wrong with your health. Often, you will be told your lab work falls within the range of normal. As a Certified Holistic Health...
Functional Approach to Infertility and Endometriosis
Today, I want to talk about infertility and endometriosis. Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that is very common in women of reproductive age. Many women think that having this disorder adversely affects their chances of conceiving, however, I want to shed more...
How MTHFR Gene Variants Can Impact Pregnancy
Our bodies are always sending us messages. Symptoms we experience are usually signs that something bigger is at work. As a Naturopathic Doctor answering the WHY behind the symptoms is my job. It’s also something that could have prevented a lot of pain in my personal...
What Is The MTHFR Gene Mutation?
Everyone has a unique “code” that makes you, well you. No, not like a computer code or a secret code. We’re talking about your unique genetic makeup! Included in that code may be certain variations, or mutations. Don’t worry, everyone has them! One in particular that...
Detoxification Benefits For Your Fertility
Preparing for conception is a great time to optimize your health. A new season of change on the horizon can bring new lifestyle habits front and center. As a holistic health coach, helping my clients have better fertility and pregnancy outcomes is something I’m...
browse
the FERTILITY RESOURCES
IN THE SHOP
the SHOP
PLANTED IN HEALTH
Skip the Googling and endless research. You'll find trusted wellness partnerships, meal plans, nutrition & lifestyle recommendations, courses, and more in the Shop. These items are the exact items, resources, and tools that we use in the Wellness Practice and with clients every day.
Everything you need for healthy, vibrant wellness starts here.
explore the wellness practice
programs
wellness & fertility focused
VIP 1:1 Fertility coaching ➝
VIP 1:1 Wellness coaching ➝
Positivity Fertility group coaching ➝
Professional Associations & Certifications
