Infertility

Achieve and maintain a healthy pregnancy

Infertility is on the rise, affecting one in six couples. We take a holistic approach to issues of fertility and infertility. The holistic approach used by our naturopathic doctors has multiple benefits, leading to our central philosophy: a healthy body is a fertile body. The approach to infertility with our naturopathic doctors involves a thorough assessment of both partners’ physical and mental/ emotional health and well-being.

The benefits of a holistic approach to fertility can be seen with the Foresight study (published in the Journal of Nutritional and Environmental medicine 1995). This study involved 367 couples. 37% had a previous history of infertility, 38% had a history of miscarriage, and 3% had a history of still births. Following the healthy guidelines beginning in preconception, 89% of the couples had a live birth. Impressively, 81% of those who were previously infertile gave birth. Not only that, but the health of the baby was excellent. In this study there were no miscarriages, perinatal deaths or malformations. The doctors at Springs Eternal cover the same treatment methods, as well as other approaches, in order to help achieve fertility.

Our knowledgeable Naturopathic Doctors integrate their expertise in nutrition, herbal remedies, ovulatory patterns, immune function, fertility awareness, hormone regulation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine in order to achieve and maintain a healthy pregnancy.
Our goals include:

1. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Avoidance of drugs and stimulants, including alcohol, caffeine, nicotine
Avoidance of radiation and environmental toxins
Regular exercise
Stress reduction

2. GOOD NUTRITION
Organic whole foods
Avoidance of processed foods, food chemicals, food allergies/sensitivities, refined sugar
Hydration

4. DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOLS
Assessment of food allergies/sensitivities
Assessment of Candida overgrowth and toxic heavy metals
Referral for assessment of STD, STI, underlying medical conditions
Basal body temperature charting to help assess hormone imbalances
Assessment of nutrient deficiencies

5. NATURAL TREATMENTS
For reproductive and fertility issues
Detoxification
Elimination of Candida
Treatment of underlying general health issues affecting fertility
Acupuncture if appropriate

Our naturopathic doctors thus have many varied approaches for treating infertility. The best results, however, are achieved by the commitment of our patients to follow the treatment guidelines. This is a very empowering tool – by taking control over our own health we discover the fulfillment of healing from within. This is the ultimate goal of naturopathic medicine. When this goal becomes aligned with your goal of overcoming infertility, you greatly increase your chances of growing your family.