Comments on: Fertility Smoothie #1 Recipe

By: Hethir Rodriguez, B.S., M.H., C.M.T.

Hethir Rodriguez, B.S., M.H., C.M.T. — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:24:59 +0000

Smoothies are fine in conjunction with prenatal vitamins. Smoothies are a simple way to eat nutritious food.

By: megan

megan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:02:56 +0000

Hi there,
Can you take this smoothie while on a prenatal vitamin? Thanks!

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:22:45 +0000

Hi Carla,

You can omit the bee products, you could choose a bit of natural sweetener like stevia, agave or maple syrup. Choose a pure spirulina powder, as our Fertilica UltraGreens has royal jelly in it.

Best Wishes,

Dalene

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:17:31 +0000

HI,
I am allergic to bees is there anything I can use instead of bee products.

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:46:33 +0000

Hi Maggs, I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with fertility issues. Low ovarian reserve can be one of the most devastating diagnosis for women! The dietary supplements you have chosen so far sound like they are a great start, but honestly it may take more to change the health of your eggs, as well as get them to respond, so that FSH will lower. The top 4 things you can do to change your egg health are: -Change your diet! -Exercise Daily! -Fertility Cleansing! -Learn about supplements specific to increasing egg health! I have seen women increase their egg health and count of viable eggs for IVF, as well as lower FSH just by following a Fertility Diet, exercising regularly, and including Fertility Super Foods in their diet. They key to improving the health of your fertility overall, relies solely on your commitment to changing your life. Lifestyle changes are going to have the greatest impact! If you feel completely lost, we do offer consultations. Best Wishes, Dalene

By: Maggs

Maggs — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:04:57 +0000

Hi,
I’m 38 yrs old. I have high FSH, low ovarian reserve and high oestrogen.
In the summer I had a cycle of IVF drugs which I didn’t respond to so they just did an IUI but it wasn’t successful. I’ve been trying to improve my egg quality by taking barley grass and spirulina. I’ve also been taking fertilaid for three weeks now and I take magnesium powder and hemp protein powder. Am I taking too much? If so what do you think I should drop? Do you think there is any chance I will conceive naturally? I did recently read you can reverse low ovarian reserve with nutrition and lifestyle, is that true?
Thanks for your time and help.

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:51 +0000

Hi bbp,

We do not recommend using fertility herbs, or superfoods while using DHEA. We do not support the use of DHEA as taking pure DHEA is likely to convert into the wrong hormones and can also go into androgen and estrogen pathways, causing more hormonal imbalance. The goal should be to support the endocrine system by using adaptogen herbs and supportive nutrients to help the body to restore hormonal balance instead of using supplements as hormonal replacement therapy. If you do wish to use DHEA, we would suggest you work closely with your doctor a naturopath so your hormones can be monitored while you are taking DHEA.

Have a wonderful day!

Dalene

By: bbp

bbp — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:05:46 +0000

Hello
I’m currently taking DHEA, COQ10, fishoil vitamin D3, E and a prenatal. My smoothies include just fruits and whey protein. I will be doing another IVF cycle in November. Can I add the fertilty superfoods to my smoothie safely bearing in mind I’m taking the DHEA. Would this be a case of too much of a good thing?

Thanks for your help

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:16:02 +0000

Hi Angy,

That sounds like a great plan. All of those are safe to do at the same time. Adding another month of preparation would be more beneficial in the long run!

Best Wishes,

Dalene

By: Angy

Angy — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:12:40 +0000

Hi Darlene,
I looked through all the information you suggested and I was wondering if the Fertility Massage DVD and the Fertility Cleanse Kit would be beneficial to take together with the multivitamines before the transfer as I decided to delay the transfer for a month in order to prepare better for it using the natural products suggested on your site. Thank you again for your help and Thank you very much for your response!

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:58:24 +0000

Hi Angy,

The Fertility Smoothie Kit is going to support overall nutrition and hormonal balance, where the Fertility Preparation Kit is supportive of egg health, hormonal balance and uterine health as well. It is a toss up, both kits are great. You only have a month, and if you are on medications to prepare for your IVF we do not recommend any of the products but a multivitamin, Fertilica UltraGreens and the Fertilica Whey.

May you have a successful transfer!

Dalene

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:49:48 +0000

Hi Angy,

Proper nutrition through the next month as well as through the transfer and hopefully pregnancy is going to be very important. Be sure you are taking a high quality wholefood prenatal vitamin. You can learn how to eat a nutrient dense fertility diet here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-diet

Fertility Smoothies are a great way to boost overall nutrition, but we do not recommend adding Maca or Royal Jelly to them if you have already begun your medications for your upcoming IVF.

A good focal point now would be to work on improving and sustaining proper uterine health for implantation. Learn great tips on how to improve uterine health here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/uterine-health-for-fertility.html

Best Wishes,

Dalene

By: Angy

Angy — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:25:48 +0000

Hi there,
It is me again. Just wondering what would be better for me the fertility smoothie kit or the fertility preparation kit taking into consideration the fact that we have the frosen embrios?
Thank you.

By: Angy

Angy — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:01:52 +0000

Hi there,
I am 40 yrs old and I am undergoing IFV treatments: the first two embryo transfers (both fresh and frozen) were unsuccessful. We still have 4 frozen embryos, but I am getting really scared as I understand how slim my chances are… I just found your site and I am a great believer in natural food. I am just wondering if I should try your smoothies for at least a month and then proceed wit the next embryo transfer??? Thank you for your advise!

By: Dalene Barton, CH, Doula

Dalene Barton, CH, Doula — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:19:19 +0000

Hi Naima,

Well we are glad you are still here with us after your miraculous transplant! Your questions would be best to ask your doctor. We are not medical doctors and are not familiar with the medications you are on. I cannot say if you should consume the supplements in some of our Fertility Smoothie recipes. Please ask your doctor about what herbs and supplements are safe to consume.

I hope you go on to have a baby!

Dalene