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Studies focusing on male data have dominated the exercise physiology space for decades, yet women have entirely different exercise needs. In this blog, we’re breaking down insights into the menstrual cycle’s impact on the female body’s response to diet and exercise, giving you a better understanding of how to treat your body throughout the month.

September is PCOS Awareness Month. If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you likely know just how frustrating the symptoms can be - from acne, facial hair, and stubborn weight gain, to fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety. This blog will outline some of the sustainable and natural long-term strategies that Registered Nutritionist Kirsten Oddy recommends implementing into your daily lifestyle. 

Since nearly half of all infertility is traced back to the male factor, men play an important role in our fertility journeys. Luckily, there are things that men can do to help improve their fertility and overall health Whether the man in your life is hoping to become a first-time dad, wanting to grow your family, or simply learn more about his and your family’s overall health, we’re sharing some tips to help support you both on your journey. 

There are certain changes you can make which will be very helpful in optimizing egg heath, supporting healthy sperm development, reducing inflammation, balancing hormones, and increasing receptivity in the uterus. In this blog, we’re sharing some tips to try in order to help prepare your body for a baby with nutrition. 

If you are not ovulating, it can be more difficult to conceive. However, following a healthy diet and lifestyle can help to encourage ovulation and promote overall fertility. Keep reading to hear from guest blogger Amara, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Credentialled Diabetes Educator, and expert in fertility nutrition, on the correlation between ovulation and diet. 

It’s almost time to ring in another New Year and for many that means making resolutions to start living a healthier lifestyle. If you’re thinking about trying to conceive, making small changes in your diet, exercise, and sleep routine can promote a healthy monthly cycle. Here, Registered Nutritional Therapist Jen Walpole (DipCNM mBANT CNHC) offers her advice on how changing your diet can improve your fertility. 

When it comes to choosing the best diet for fertility while you are trying to conceive, personalized nutrition can be very powerful at maximizing general health and chances of conception for a couple. However, there is no doubt that one particular way of eating has been proven time and time again to be beneficial in relation to fertility - the Mediterranean diet.

Whether you'd prefer to wait a few years or you are ready to begin your TTC journey today, it's important to prioritize and support your fertility. In this blog, we're discussing some general thought and lifestyle changes you might want to consider in your twenties to make getting pregnant as seamless as possible.