Nutrition
What’s Trending in Food and Fertility
In recent years, there has been a rising interest in fertility nutrition. Increased research in the field has linked diet quality – for both men and women – with healthy fertility. Fertility-focused recipes and “functional foods” have been in higher demand. Let’s explore both the evidence-based dietary guidance for fertility and popular food trends people…
Read MoreSpice of Life: Botanicals and Herbs for Male Fertility
Tropical herbs have long been used for culinary purposes and traditional medicine, showing astounding health benefits, including for male fertility. Male infertility is a growing problem due to many factors, such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, damaging food additives and physiological imbalances. Particularly concerning is oxidative stress, which appears to be a major factor in 80% of…
Read MoreDifficulties Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland makes two main hormones: thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough hormones. In Marilyn Shannon’s book Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition, she lists signs of low thyroid…
Read MoreTips for Energizing Your Busy Lifestyle
Feeling sluggish? Need an energy boost? The foods you consume have a huge impact on how alert you feel, how much focus you have, and how energetic you are throughout the day. One of the biggest factors in how foods affect your body is their glycemic index. The higher the glycemic index (GI) of a…
Read MoreMorning Sickness: Common Sense Self-Care
Author Marilyn Shannon offers pregnant women common sense self-care strategies that can help reduce morning sickness. In her booklet, Managing Morning Sickness, Marilyn, along with her daughter, Rosemary Shannon Imrick, who ‘field-tested’ of some of the suggestions, draws from medical research, her counseling experience, and her understanding of human physiology and shows that taking vitamins…
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Caffeine and Fertility
Taken from Fertility Cycles and Nutrition by Marilyn Shannon Caffeine is a good slave but a bad master. When you use it only occasionally or in moderation, it provides a lift that many people enjoy. However, it affects the nervous system, and can cause anxiety and irritability. It can deprive you of a good night’s…
Read MoreSpring Foods to Fuel Your Cycle
By Amanda Rohwedder. Adapted from the original Family Foundations article. The weather is getting warmer, flowers are starting to bloom, seeds are being planted, and farmer’s markets are opening – spring is here and summer is on the way! What grows seasonally in spring that we can take advantage of to fuel our bodies? Each…
Read More12 Tips for Better Nutrition & Healthier Cycles
Small Changes for Better Fertility By Melissa Gorley, FSI Coach and Staff Writer with excerpts from Marilyn Shannon and Recipe from Amanda Rohwedder of Temple and Table. 1.Make protein the foundation of your meals. A diet rich in protein foods, vegetables, fruits, and grains, without sugary junk food, will naturally tend to stabilize blood sugar.…
Read MoreProtein and the Impact on Fertility
Small Changes for Better Fertility By Melissa Gorley, FSI Coach and Staff Writer with excerpts from Marilyn Shannon. What kinds of food choices contribute to regular cycles, better fertility, as well as postmenopausal health and even men’s health? The answer is very positive: The same choices that support high energy, a feeling of well-being, mental…
Read MoreSavor the Seasons for Fertility
By Amanda Rohwedder. Adapted from the original Family Foundations article. …yet, in bestowing his goodness, he did not leave himself without witness, for he gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filled you with nourishment and gladness for your hearts. Acts 14:17 I recently finished reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and it…
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