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Ashwagandha is an important herb to consider using if you are trying to conceive right now. Research shows ashwagandha improves fertility while also helping the body fight Covid-19. Ashwagandha root is one of the most potent and widely used herbs in Aryuvedic medicine. It is an immune boosting herb with anti-viral properties. New research has identified a natural compound within ashwagandha, called withanone (Wi-N), which may block replication of Covid-19. Ashwagandha is ...one of the most powerful herbs for supporting thyroid hormone production. Optimal thyroid function is critical for general health and fertility as thyroid hormone sensitizes every cell in the body to every other hormone in the body. In other words, if there is insufficient thyroid hormone, also known as hypothyroidism, all other hormones in the body will function less optimally. Research shows ashwagandha improves sexual function in women by increasing arousal, lubrication, and orgasm score. This is an added bonus for all women trying to conceive : ) For male fertility support, research shows ashwagandha improves sperm count and motility, testosterone levels, along with other hormones such as LH, FSH, and prolactin levels. Ashwagandha supports adrenal function and regulates the stress hormone cortisol. Research demonstrates that ashwagandha improves an individual's resistance to stress thereby increasing their quality of life. If you would like to learn more about ashwagandha, as well as the functional medicine approach to treating infertility, please message me. I hope to talk with you soon! ~ Megan Dauphin #Infertility #TryingToConceive #Fertility #OptimalHealth #ReviveFunctionalFertility #FunctionalMedicine #Wellness #Covid-19 #Ashwagandha #HerbalMedicine #ImmuneSupport #Hypothyroidism #SpermQuality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19789214/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28829155/ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/284154/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19501822/

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Have you heard that eating foods with the colors of the rainbow is good for your health? Have you wondered why this may be? The answer is phytonutrients! Phytonutrients are naturally occurring chemicals that plants produce to protect themselves from sun radiation, cold exposure, insect attacks, etc. When humans consume unprocessed plant foods, phytonutrients within these foods have a beneficial effect in the human body. In humans, phytonutrients have antioxidant and anti-infl...ammatory activity. Phytonutrients enhance immunity, repair DNA from from damage related to exposure to toxins and oxidative stress, help detox carcinogens, and positively affect estrogen metabolism. To know if you are getting the full medicinal benefits nature is offering through phytonutrients you need to eat the majority of your diet in unprocessed plant foods in all of the colors of the rainbow. This will ensure you are getting a lots of phytonutrients daily, along with the added benefit of micronutrients, macronutrients, and loads of fiber! Please message me if you would like a list of the most phytonutrient dense foods, or if you would like to learn more about Chinese medicine and functional medicine. I hope to hear from you soon! ~Megan Dauphin #FunctionalMedicine #ReviveAcupuncture #OptimalHealth #Phytonutrients #Longevity #FoodIsMedicine #MedicalFoods

Ashwagandha is an important herb to consider using if you are trying to conceive right now. Research shows ashwagandha improves fertility while also helping the body fight Covid-19. Ashwagandha root is one of the most potent and widely used herbs in Aryuvedic medicine. It is an immune boosting herb with anti-viral properties. New research has identified a natural compound within ashwagandha, called withanone (Wi-N), which may block replication of Covid-19. Ashwagandha is ...one of the most powerful herbs for supporting thyroid hormone production. Optimal thyroid function is critical for general health and fertility as thyroid hormone sensitizes every cell in the body to every other hormone in the body. In other words, if there is insufficient thyroid hormone, also known as hypothyroidism, all other hormones in the body will function less optimally. Research shows ashwagandha improves sexual function in women by increasing arousal, lubrication, and orgasm score. This is an added bonus for all women trying to conceive : ) For male fertility support, research shows ashwagandha improves sperm count and motility, testosterone levels, along with other hormones such as LH, FSH, and prolactin levels. Ashwagandha supports adrenal function and regulates the stress hormone cortisol. Research demonstrates that ashwagandha improves an individual's resistance to stress thereby increasing their quality of life. If you would like to learn more about ashwagandha, as well as the functional medicine approach to treating infertility, please message me. I hope to talk with you soon! ~ Megan Dauphin #Infertility #TryingToConceive #Fertility #OptimalHealth #ReviveFunctionalFertility #FunctionalMedicine #Wellness #Covid-19 #Ashwagandha #HerbalMedicine #ImmuneSupport #Hypothyroidism #SpermQuality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19789214/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28829155/ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2015/284154/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19501822/

Are phytoestrogens harmful to health? Definitely not. Phytoestrogens have been mislabeled as estrogenic compounds in food that harm both male and female health, and may increase the chance of estrogen receptive cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer. Thankfully, research has proven this to be false. The modern name for phytoestrogen is SERM, which stands for Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator. Research shows that SERMs have a regulating effect on estrogen's function in ...the body. If there is too much estrogen in the body the SERM will block the estrogen receptor site to prevent over-stimulation from the body's natural estrogen. This is why research shows that regular consumption of phytoestrogen rich foods reduce the chance of estrogen receptive breast cancer and endometriosis, both of which are estrogen dominant conditions. The opposite also holds true. If someone is estrogen deficient, such as a women in perimenopause or menopause, the SERM will actually stimulate the receptor site, acting like the estrogen that naturally occurs in the body. This is why phytoestrogens are shown to improve menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Men have naturally occurring estrogen in their body, just like women do. Phytoestrogens regulate estrogen stimulation at the receptor site in men as well. This means phytoestrogens are helpful for men, and prevent too much naturally occurring estrogen from overstimulating the receptor site. Nature often produces medicinal compounds, like phytoestrogens, that have a regulating effect on the body, and thus have few side effects compared with pharmaceuticals. The best sources of phytoestrogens are flax seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, peaches, berries, cruciferous vegetables. To learn more about phytoestrogens and optimal health please message me. I hope to talk with you soon! ~Megan Dauphin

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