Depending on your background, community, and lifestyle, the concept of eating placenta—“placentophagy”—may seem totally normal or completely shocking. In case you’re new to the mostly underground world of placenta consumption,
During pregnancy, the requirement for iron, like many nutrients, increases significantly. However, iron is a micronutrient that requires a delicate balance. Too little iron can have adverse effects on the
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a complex disease affecting the female reproductive organs. It is the most common female reproductive disease worldwide, affecting an estimated 5-15% of women. However, these numbers
The immune system undergoes incredible changes to support a healthy pregnancy. These changes begin at the moment of implantation when the immune system mounts an initial inflammatory response that begins
A few months ago, I wrote a blog focused on why women get preeclampsia. Of course, well-known risk factors like a history of hypertension, ethnicity, and age all contribute to
Last month, I wrote a blog on the importance of vitamin D during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. In that blog, we touched on the importance of vitamin D in preventing
Autoimmunity (AI) is best described as a confused immune system that sees you as a dangerous invader and mounts a detrimental attack. Over 4% of people globally are affected by
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common side effect of lithium carbonate medication, often prescribed for bipolar disorder. Yet, very little information is available for those struggling with this frustrating side
Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone with numerous functions throughout the body. It’s needed for bone metabolism via the regulation of calcium and phosphorus, modulation of the immune system (1),