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The knowledge surrounding epigenetics and how it may play a role in infertility is important for those that have struggled to conceive on their own. Your story doesn’t have to be one of heartache. Unexplained infertility is a painful journey, but it’s not the end of...
You didn’t know what love was until you had a baby. For new moms taking care of a newborn is the most exciting and overwhelming experience of your life. Your thoughts are constantly on your new bundle of joy. Is she sleeping well? Is she too cold? Too hot? Does she...
There are a lot of reasons women choose to stop taking hormonal birth control, but the transition can be difficult. If you’re like most females, you’ve been taking birth control since your early teens and haven’t had a period for months, maybe years! Unfortunately,...
You’ve probably seen exercise balls used in yoga class or at the gym, but did you know they can also be used for birth?! When an exercise ball is used to prepare for labor it is called a “birth ball.” Read on because it may just become one of your favorite purchases...
It’s safe to say that a woman knows what happens to her body once a month for the majority of her adult life. Women have about 450 menstrual cycles in their lifetime. It’s not something that we’re likely to forget about. While most of us know the basics of what goes...
As a mama-to-be, you are probably worried about a million things at once. Trust me, I’ve been there! When you become pregnant your own health comes crashing into perspective. Or, you may not be a mama yet. Your thoughts are consumed by preconception care and getting...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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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!