As a Fertility Naturopath I look at the whole picture: your diet, age, lifestyle, nutritional deficiencies, family history, physical activity levels, environmental exposures and more. Issues in any of these areas can result in toxin overload, hormonal imbalances and…
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Carmen Farrugia is a Pregnancy Naturopath in Melbourne who uses naturopathic approaches to improve your chances of getting pregnant and staying pregnant. During our consultation, Carmen will learn more about you, your body, your health and find out what your goals are. Various forms of physical assessments may be used – such as measuring your blood pressure, zinc testing, urine testing and iris analysis to develop an individualised healthcare plan to help you achieve your goals and ultimate pregnancy. The below naturopathy-related articles provide information on fertility naturopathy, overall natural wellness and pregnancy advice. If you’re looking for a Naturopath in Melbourne, please book an appointment or call The Pregnancy Naturopath today.
Constipation In Pregnancy: How To Cope
Not a very glamorous topic but an important one, as 3 out of 4 pregnant women experience either constipation or some digestive disturbance…
The Pregnancy Naturopath’s Top Male Fertility Increasing Foods
Male fertility increasing foods have been rising in popularity over recent years – gone are the days when fertility diets are just for women. When you’re preparing for conception, it’s not just women’s health that matters. While some foods can increase sperm count, other foods can harm sperm quality and quantity. What is a low…
Warming Foods and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
We’ll start with what warming foods are. Categorising foods into warming and cooling has origins in Chinese medicine and is all about finding balance – often represented in the well-known yin and yang symbol. During winter (the yin months), when temperatures are…
A Natural Approach to Pregnancy, Q&A
If you’ve just learned that you’re pregnant, congratulations! It’s a time of excitement, anticipation, ‘dreams come true’ feelings mixed with lots of questions about what to expect, what foods to eat, lifestyle choices and exercise. Many women need support to navigate their way through the nine months of pregnancy. Each trimester brings with it changes…
Preventing Gestational Diabetes & Pre-Term Labour
Preventing Gestational Diabetes Magnesium during pregnancy plays a very important role in blood glucose control and metabolism. It helps to transport glucose out of the blood and into the cell via insulin. It is in the cell that glucose does its best work by providing an essential energy source. Magnesium helps to improve and prevent…
Boosting Your Family's Immunity: How Naturopathy Can Help
An immune system is like an army. It needs to be exposed to the enemy to learn how to defend, fight and become strong. The natural therapist can provide the immune system with the weapons and tools it needs to be able to protect you from harm. A naturopath should encourage the body’s defences to…
5 Ways To Manage Menopause Naturally
Menopause is a natural stage of a woman’s life journey. Learn more about peri-menopause, menopause, what it means, what you can expect, the symptoms and 5 ways to manage them naturally.
The Pregnancy Naturopath Explains: A Mother's Journey
The journey of motherhood is like the changing seasons – it blossoms, is fun and joyful, it can be colourful, and it can also be fraught with darkness. Take a closer look at the stages of motherhood and the changes we experience throughout our life journey.
Natural Liver Cleansing: A Naturopath's Guide
Your liver is your body’s own emergency ward. Constantly putting out fires, dealing with dangerous substances, providing vital protection and healing abilities. Why not love it back? Learn why you should be taking good care of your liver and how to love your liver in my latest blog…