May 7, 2020 By Sarah White1 Comment
Telemedicine has been slow to catch on over the past decade but this pandemic has changed everything - the way we access medicine is changing rapidly as our culture has been happily embracing more remote appointments and services. Not only do online appointments save you time (our patients LOVE…
December 19, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
T'is the season for end of year deadlines, family stressors, holiday parties & way too many cocktails + Christmas cookies. While fun, the holidays aren't exactly compatible with vibrant health and balanced hormones. Parties, treats, and all of that end of year stress can wreak havoc on your hormonal…
November 17, 2019 By Sarah White7 Comments
This one's for you, gentlemen! Male factor infertility is responsible for 30% of cases of infertility in Canada, and contributes to 50% of all cases. Given these statistics I am genuinely surprised by how often I see only the female half of a couple for care in my holistic fertility practice.…
November 9, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
It's shedding season, ladies. While a little hair loss can be normal this time of year (we are animals after all, and all mammals do go through a yearly ‘shed’) this month way too many of my lady patients have been experiencing extreme amounts of hair loss. Losing large clumps…
October 20, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
Research confirms what most of us intuitively already know; regular sex, which is defined as 2+ lovemaking sessions per week, provides incredible benefits to your heath, longevity and overall wellbeing. Here are the top reasons to increase your dose of vitamin S: Regular Sex Improves Fertility This applies to both…
September 6, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
I treat a ton of fertility in my practice so I know firsthand that making a baby is not always as easy as it seems. After seeing so many women struggle with infertility you realize that a healthy baby is truly the most important outcome of a pregnancy; not the…
August 30, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
The Benefits of Pre-Birth Acupuncture Acupuncture is one of my absolute favourite modalities for helping pregnant women maintain optimal health. It's a safe (there are literally hundreds of studies on acupuncture in pregnancy & fertility) and highly effective natural therapy that can be used to address a variety of pregnancy…
May 20, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
Nutrition is always a priority in my clinical practice but when it comes to preparing your body for pregnancy the foods you are are even more important than ever. A balanced nutrient-rich diet for 3 - 6 months prior to making a baby will not only help to provide you…
May 3, 2019 By Sarah WhiteNo Comments
If you've been following my blog for a while you already know that acupuncture is one of my favourite fertility treatments. It helps promote fertility via the use of tiny needles which positively change the hormonal output from the brain to the ovaries and uterus. The mechanism of action of…
April 23, 2019 By Sarah White4 Comments
I get it, choosing a prenatal vitamin can be complicated and sometimes it's easiest to just grab the first thing we see at Costco, or accept that prescription from your MD. The world of supplements is understandably difficult to navigate. Between the different forms of vitamins, varying degrees of manufacturing…