When IVF started in the 80’s, women were advised to take bed rest immediately after embryo transfer. What we now understand based on multiple studies and particularly one study published in a well-respected peer-review journal, Fertility and Sterility (Fertil Steril 2013; 100: 729-35), that there are better pregnancy rates with immediate resumption of normal activities compared to […]
Archives for May 2018
Speaking of Calcium, time for some Nettle tea
Did you know that during pregnancy you need about 400 g more Calcium than usual? Most of this goes directly into the forming baby’s bones. Whereas our daily intake is usually around 1000 g, it is during such times as pregnancy, teenage years and during and after menopause that our intake of Calcium is especially […]
Miso love
In light of the recent article concerning the small percentage of cells in our body that are actually human – and 57% being made up of microscopic organisms let’s consider gut health. Or maybe we could say bacterial health. Looking at beneficial foods we can consider Miso, fermented soybean paste that is made into a […]