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Easing the Emotional Strain of Infertility

There's a famous saying: “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” This is such a remarkable reminder that all of us will experience pain at some point in our lives. It is part of the very fabric of being human! What we do with that pain, however, can be transformational.

So what in the world does that mean?

We have the fundamental choice of how to relate to pain. Learn more about how you can actively decrease suffering and gain emotional freedom, even while living with the ups and downs of everyday life...

The Real Reason Stress Is Terrible For Fertility — And What To Do About It

You've heard it a million times: stress is bad for your fertility. But as many times as you've heard it, you've probably never gotten a great answer as to why.

What I want to do is help you understand why you should be concerned with the amount of stress in your life and how it directly affects the underlying issues that contribute to your overall fertility.

So why does stress have such a negative effect on our fertility? Keep reading to find out...

How You Can Pinpoint Fertility Issues With Your BBT Chart

Tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) can be great for predicting ovulation so you and your partner will know the best time to get it on, but that's not the only trick your BBT can do. Basal body temperature charts (BBTs) can also help you identify possible fertility issues. 

While it’s ideal to see an obvious biphasic BBT chart — that's a chart with low temperatures the first half of the cycle and high temperatures the second half — many women experience all kinds of variations. And those variations can give us clues into what may be going on with your fertility.

Learn what your BBT can tell you about your fertility...

Simple Fertility Fix — Detox Your Environment

Have you ever considered your soap might be to blame for your fertility struggles? Probably not, right? But new studies show that this may be an important part of the puzzle for many couples who struggle to conceive. A 2009 study revealed that the typical American home contains more than 500 chemicals, many of which are known to have anti-androgenic and/or estrogenic effects on our bodies.

Find out how these everyday chemicals might be affecting your chances of getting pregnant...

What Only Getting Your Period For One Day Means For Your Fertility

Many women love the idea of having their period for only a day or two, thinking it makes life much easier. While a short period may be good news for your pad and tampon budget, it’s not great for your fertility.

How short is too short when it comes to your period? An ideal cycle is characterized by four days of bleeding during which you’re soaking a tampon or pad every four hours with no clotting or cramping.

Learn why...