Are plant oils bad for your fertility?If you’re not consuming the right type of plant oils at the right quantity, there’s a chance that your health and fertility are being...

A fertility secret about Butternut Squash! Although a fruit, butternut squash tends to be used as a savoury vegetable. I imagine that the majority of people have at least once in...

Does Turmeric really help menstruation? Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions With 4000 years of use in India, and the first references of it in Chinese Medicine...

Duck, Immunity, Thyroid and Unexplained Infertility Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions Research shows that zinc and selenium (two well-known minerals) are...

Ginger: More Than Just For Nausea! Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions First mentioned in China in 494AD (1), ginger has a long historical use as a medicine in...

How to keep the Dr. away! Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions As I mentioned in my Apple post,  “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” originated in the 1800’s...

Apples - not as good as we thought? Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions You may have heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Another version...

Can Walnuts Improve Sperm Quality? Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions It’s thought that the Walnut tree was introduced to China in the 2nd century BC, by a...

Do brussel sprouts make more babies? Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions Brussel sprouts generally get a lot of stick, as one of the most disliked vegetables -...

Cod Fish and Thyroid Health Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions Wild caught Cod* is high in protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals - making it a great...

Fennel - When to Avoid and When to Use It Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions Fennel has a sweet mild liquorice flavour.  The seeds, leaves and bulb can all be...

The Truth About Garlic Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions The truth about garlic is, other than warding off vampires and spirits - garlic actually has some...

Safety of Herbal Teas Whilst TTC or Pregnant There’s a lot of discussion and confusion in the fertility world about the safety of herbal teas. To help clarify this I’ve compiled...

Is Rhubarb Toxic? Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions The Chinese call rhubarb Dà Huáng 大黃 - “the great yellow" - and have used the root medicinally for...

Chilli and Blood Clotting Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions When people think of chilli they mostly think of a hot and spicy green or red fruit that is used...

Vitamin D - Is Salmon a Good Source? Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions You may already know that salmon is an excellent source of essential omega-3 fatty...

Can Mushrooms Protect Egg and Sperm Health? Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautions Renowned worldwide for their immune-boosting effects, and their ability to reduce...

Is Aubergine bad for iron levels?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsEggplant, also known as Aubergine, is generally thought of as a vegetable - but it is, in...

Do Sweet Potatoes have too much sugar?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsWith such a sweet taste they must be ‘loaded with sugar’, but is this bad for you? As...

Antioxidant Kohlrabi that protects DNA from damageKey NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsKohlrabi is high in antioxidants (anthocyanin, amongst others), which...

Can Kale Help Reduce Stress? Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsWith so many nutritional goodies kale is hands-down one of the most nutrient dense vegetables we...

Is Lamb a perfect fertility food?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsLamb promotes muscle growth, maintenance, and performance and prevents anemia - perfect food...

The problem with Spinach!Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsRich in Iron and therefore great for your blood, spinach seems like a fantastic fertility food. It’s...

Asparagus - Egg and Sperm DNA Health Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsAsparagus contains nutrients that are useful in DNA replication and maintaining cell...

Should You Avoid Crab Meat?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsCrab meat is not frequently eaten in many parts of the world, but does that mean you should avoid...

Can Leek help ovulation?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsLeek has been used medicinally for many years due to its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial...

Can spring onion improve egg or sperm health?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsSpring onions are rich in vitamins and minerals and known for their antibacterial...

Is pork good or bad for health? Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsThe debate about pork continues. However, many cultures have successfully survived for...

Why you should eat Radish when trying to conceiveKey NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsThere are many varieties of radish such as: black, white (daikon), round...

Can Chicken help fertility and your immune system?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsChicken soup, chicken bone broth, chicken stew, chicken curry, chicken...

Celeriac, Antioxidants, and FertilityKey NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsCeleriac is also known as celery root. The leaves, stalk and root are edible and are root...

Spring Can Alter Your Fertility Health – here’s how! The Chinese calendar is one of the few in the world that still plots the calendar according to the seasonal changes. Each...

Is rice really a helpful fertility food? Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsIs Rice helpful as a Fertility Food? Rice is the seed of grass and is classed as a...

Is White Fish Safe For Fertility? Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautions​Fish has always been regarded as a ‘healthy’ protein. However, the health benefits of fish...

Are Carrots a Fertility Food?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsOur old friend the carrot, that helps us see in the dark! Another versatile root veg which can be...

Why you should never eat Broccoli raw! Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautions What's the verdict - should you eat broccoli cooked or raw? The fertility world is...

The Fantastic Fertility Effects of Barley! Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsBarley is a cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavour and a chewy pasta-like...

Why Pumpkin is Good for Fertility - Not Just Halloween!Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautions​Why Pumpkin is Good for Fertility - Not Just Halloween! Pumpkin...

Is Artichoke A Forgotten Fertility Food?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsGlobe artichoke is native to the Mediterranean and they came to the UK in 16th...

Does Cauliflower Help Cervical Mucus?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsCauliflower is a member of the mustard family & is harvested whole in Autumn. It’s a...

Why Leafy Greens Are Vital For Fertility! Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsLeafy greens come in many different varieties, some of which are only seen in the...

Beef is great for fertility - here's why! Key Nutrients Chinese Fertility Medicine Uses Cautions Archaelogical evidence shows that man has been eating meat for the past 1.8...

Can Beetroot Really Help Fertility?Key NutrientsChinese Fertility Medicine UsesCautionsBeetroot can be eaten at any stage of growth: small & roasted whole or sliced &...