It’s relatively common knowledge that moving your body is important to be healthy. Notice I didn’t use the word exercise. As I’ve shared with you in the past, I really don’t enjoy exercising. I never have. I was always the kid who preferred to get lost in a good book to playing sports. I’ve been… Continue reading 30 Ways to Exercise Without Knowing It
New Year, New Fertility Reset !
Now that the holiday season is behind us, and we are in an amazing new year, it is time to hit reset the button on our fertility fears !! As many people are writing down their New Year’s resolutions, or going a step further and creating vision boards with pictures and words depicting weight loss… Continue reading New Year, New Fertility Reset !
TWO-SIX-FIFTEEN
Two circuits. Six exercises in each. Fifteen minutes total. That’s all you need to stay fit for the day 🙂 This is addictive ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn4Te-Uox5Y&feature=youtu.be
Light Al’ (Alfredo) chicken pasta
I love a good luscious, rich and creamy pasta as much as anyone else. When I think of how much I used to consume of it at one point in my life, the lining of my gut inevitably shudders. Not just because of the crazy calorie-load but because of just how unhealthy the whole dish… Continue reading Light Al’ (Alfredo) chicken pasta
Well, that was awkward…” – Understanding papa’s role in the IVF Process
Hello Internets! Eric here again. I’ve spent my last few contributions here on the blog talking about some of the emotional aspects of the process; feelings, internal monologues, coping strategies. This week… not so much. Nope. Today is all about the male perspective on the process in the real world. The actual. The tangible. Something… Continue reading Well, that was awkward…” – Understanding papa’s role in the IVF Process
Is fasting good for fertility ?
I have heard a few folks talk about fasting and intermittent fasting and the pros and cons, so I am writing this post to share my own thoughts. I will start out by saying that I wasn’t able to find a significant amount of conclusive clinical studies about fasting and its impact on fertility, in… Continue reading Is fasting good for fertility ?
B Method for Ramadan
Ramadan can be a tough time to maintain your regular fitness or diet routine, with fasting and the heat it can all be a rough summer. Don’t use Ramadan as an excuse to not keep healthy, you’ll only be paying for it afterwards. Instead of finding excuses, use this time for personal reflection and control.… Continue reading B Method for Ramadan
Drink up for Fertility
Drink your water! We’ve heard it endlessly. If you still aren’t drinking enough, could it be that you don’t truly understand the benefits that it provides for your fertile health? Let’s break it down… About 60% of the adult human body is made up of water. So it makes sense that every system functions at… Continue reading Drink up for Fertility
Follow Your Gut Instinct to Improved Fertility
Lately, I’ve been suffering from an all-too-common problem. I’ve been equal parts constipated, bloated and miserable. I know, it’s a glamorous topic to discuss. It’s not the first time this has happened to me. I’m often struggling with constipation and irregularity. But it is the first time I’ve stopped to think about what it might… Continue reading Follow Your Gut Instinct to Improved Fertility
How do couples survive infertility intact?
Cheers, dear readers, Today’s post is going to happily mark several milestones. The first is the one year anniversary of our Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs blog! I cannot believe a year has gone by! What a body of work we have created here alongside Conceive Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital and the Shrivastav family! It… Continue reading How do couples survive infertility intact?