Category: B Method

At the beginning of September, I went to a Bruce Springsteen concert with a friend of my husband’s. I have been a longtime fan of Bruce’s ever since I was 14 (so, most of my life), and I’ve seen him no fewer than 10 times. I know what to expect at a Bruce Springsteen concert.… Continue reading Reclaiming Your Life on Your Fertility Journey

Today’s blog takes you all the way back to your high school chemistry class.  Bet you didn’t think you’d ever need to know any of that stuff ever again, and you surely didn’t think anything you learned there could impact your fertility, right? Well, it does!  The concept of pH balance is very relevant for… Continue reading 5 Steps to Restore Your Body’s Natural Fertile Balance

Yesterday was International Women’s Day.   On this day we celebrate the myriad contributions of women to society and the well being of the world. This international holiday has been around since 1909, as women have struggled since practically the beginning of time for equality and recognition. Even so, I didn’t really start hearing about… Continue reading Finding Sisterhood through Infertility

You’ve seen those pregnant women popping their prenatal vitamins, but did you know that it’s just as important when you’re trying to conceive too? It’s important to get a sufficient amount of some nutrients before becoming pregnant. A deficiency in folate, for example, during the preconception phase is linked to serious birth defects. By the… Continue reading Vitamins – Are you getting what you need ?

February is Healthy Heart Month.   While it might seem like our heart doesn’t have anything to do with fertility, the opposite is true.   Our heart pumps the blood that keeps us alive.   Our heart never stops working for us. It pumps blood every second of every day.   And, the first sign we… Continue reading Improve Your Heart Health, Improve Your Fertility

During this time of year, certain cultures around the world are celebrating a festive season. From holiday songs and decorations, to special feasts and gatherings of loved ones, many are putting the final touches on plans to commemorate faith and the reason for the season. For couples trying to conceive, managing the emotions and stress… Continue reading Coping through the holidays with infertility

A client got in touch with me yesterday to let me know that her recent IVF cycle didn’t work. Of course, she was very upset. After giving me the news, she proclaimed, “Life sucks. Again.”   Keeping a positive frame of mind during fertility challenges is one of the most difficult things about the entire… Continue reading Despite Fertility Challenges, Your Life Doesn’t Suck

There’s no question that exercise clearly plays a role in fertility and the chance of conceiving. There’s plenty of research available that both supports and encourages exercising regularly to improve reproductive function. One study in particular concluded that women who exercised 30 minutes or more daily had a reduced risk of infertility due to ovulation… Continue reading When It Comes To Fertility, How Much Is Too Much Exercise?

A ‘to-do’ that has been added to my weekend’s list is that of meal prepping for the week ahead. I know it doesn’t sound riveting but given the way the weeks are flying by, filled with work and various other elements, there is hardly any time/energy left to cook wholesome, nutritious meals. What I do… Continue reading Chilli Beef Pot

Hey there… Mike here from B Method. Today we’re going to be focusing in on weight and how being overweight or obese can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Is it possible to be overweight or obese and become pregnant without any difficulty? The answer is yes, it is possible. Does being overweight or obese… Continue reading How Being Overweight Affects Your Chances Of Conceiving