Dr. Pearl Arjomand, ND

• Dr. Pearl Arjomand, ND had a great talk about the important role that integrated medicine can support your health during the fertility journey. 🍍🥗 If you attended the education session and have questions or if your schedule did not allow you to attend the session, you can email Dr. Arjomand here for an appointment at [email protected]. 👏😃
At Anova Fertility we are committed to optimizing your fertility success and believe in informing you of the options available to you and that can support you through the fertility journey. ❤️❤️

Do you want to learn how integrated medicine can support you during your fertility journey? Dr. Arjomand is providing a great education session that explains why on Tuesday, November 13th.

How Ma*****na Can Affect Male or Female Infertility Learn about whether ma*****na can cause infertility, including a review of research on ma*****na's effects on women and men.

This isn’t new news... I’ve been telling my patients for years how bad artificial sweeteners are. Diet sodas, Splenda and sweet ‘n low products are harmful, and increasing your risk for Diabetes and weight gain is just the tip of the ice burg. Low fat yogurts often also contain aspartame, always read ingredients! Long term effects are still not well studied. Aspartame is a neurotoxin. 🚫🚫🚫

Evidence suggesting artificial sweeteners may be harmful should give us pause If you’re a daily user of artificial sweeteners, I recommend that you take steps to eliminate them from you diet, or use them only occasionally

📝 Did you know , , and oils can impact the quality of your and ***m? As we age the quality of our eggs and s***m deteriorate which affects not only the likelihood of conceiving- but also increases the risk of miscarriage. 🤰🏻 If you’re family planning discuss what supplements would be best indicated for you with your . 🤰🏻 If you or your partner have had a s***m analysis done, review it with a Naturopathic Doctor. “Optimal” levels are often different from “normal reference ranges” and it will direct us as to what supplements would be best indicated for you. .
⭐️ CoQ10 is the most well studied antioxidant to improve s***m and egg quality ⭐️ .
⭐️ DOSE and FORM of the nutrient MATTERS, if you’re not reaching therapeutic levels it often won’t produce a change⭐️ ⭐️ It takes 120 days for s***m to develop and mature, and 90 days from when an egg is recruited and ovulated. Therefore you often need to be on these supplements for months prior to conceiving ⭐️ planning is ❤️ .
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😤 It has been a rough cold and flu season and I know many are struggling with chronic mucous and congestion especially in the morning. Here are a few tips to help get rid of that annoying wet cough or phlemy throat! 👉🏼 Avoiding eating the following foods since they increase mucous in the body:
🥛 All dairy 🍊 Citrus fruit 🍌 Bananas 🍞 Wheat 🍨 Sugar 🍴 Soy 👉🏼 Sage tea is really helpful in drying out a wet cough or lots of congestion 👉🏼 Ginger is also a really heating, drying herb which can help with a wet cough or congestion. ✋🏼Tip: Ginger will make a dry cough worse because it’s DRYING! ✋🏼Tip: Orange juice will also make a wet cough worse! Take some oral vitamin C instead to get the nutritional benefits and immune enhancing effects 🙂 .

🕵🏻‍♀️ Are you family planning? How’s your resting metabolic rate? How’s your thyroid function? How are your hormones levels throughout the month? 🕵🏻‍♀️ Our bodies are amazing. Without even looking at your and measuring levels, a simple thermometer can provide you with a ton of information about your hormones. 🕵🏻‍♀️ Charting your basal body temperature over a period of time can tell you if your thyroid is working optimally and how your hormones are fluctuating throughout the month, giving you important information of when you might be ovulating.
🕵🏻‍♀️ How to take your basal body temperature: has to be taken first thing in the morning before doing ANYTHING. As soon as you open your eyes, record the temperature! Consistency is also important. Try to wake up at the same time each morning when recording data.
🕵🏻‍♀️ Normal temperature is between 36.6-37.7C ( 98-99.9F), anything below this can mean your is not functioning at its best.
🕵🏻‍♀️ If you’re family planning a spike in your temperature can be predictive of
👩🏻‍⚕️ Many of my thyroid and fertility patients track their temperatures because it allows us to figure out where in their cycles they need support and also whether they are responding to treatment👩🏻‍⚕️

👆🏽Do you ever notice white lines on your nails? Do you have to add salt to everything you eat? 🤓 Zinc deficiency is a common reason why you could be experiencing these symptoms. Without zinc our palate is desensitized and naturally we feel the need to add salt for flavouring.
Zinc is an important mineral in many reactions in our body including healing of our tissues and skin, vision, immune function as well as our thyroid and nervous system function. .
🤓 We can determine if you have low zinc levels by doing an in-house zinc tally test. Other forms of testing to look at your trace mineral stores through blood and hair are also available. .
🤓 Supplementing with zinc for long periods of time or in high doses can cause a copper deficiency. Don’t supplement without professional advice. .
🤓 Zinc comes in many forms. Zinc gluconate and sulfate are best absorbed.
🤓 Foods high in zinc are oysters, beef, pork, chicken, legumes and whole grains.
🤓 Zinc is an important mineral whenever you are on thyroid medication to help convert it to its active form. .
🤓 Children who have difficulty focusing or have hyperactive disorders are often low in zinc. Treating deficiencies are an important aspect of any treatment plan. .
🤓 Zinc is essential for healing acne and preventing scarring .
🤓 If you have low zinc levels upper respiratory tract infections can a reoccurring issue for you! .

💪🏽 In order to keep your bones strong calcium is an important part of any diet. It’s a complete that dairy is the best source of calcium in your diet.
Seeds are one of the top plant based foods that have the highest amount of calcium. 💪🏽 1/4 cup gives you 351 mg of calcium which is more calcium than a cup of milk.
Here are your top 10 plant based foods that are high in calcium:
1. Sesame seeds
2. Spinach
3. Collard greens
4. Blackstrap molasses
5. Kelp
6. Tahini
7. Broccoli
8. Swiss chard
9. Kale
10. Brazil nuts
- 🥛1 cup of almond milk has the same amount of calcium compared to cows milk 🥛

- 🔥 dairy is inflammatory to many people, and is a common food allergen. If dairy doesn’t agree with you, you are actually harming your bones by consuming it! 🔥

- 💁🏻 sesame seeds are high in vitamin E and helps with formation. It’s an amazing -aging food💁🏻 - incorporating sesame seeds to your diet can be as easy as sprinkling it on your salad, fish/meat or oatmeal. Use tahini as your next butter! .

Ever tried nuts? These big nuts are an excellent source of .

Selenium is a powerful anti-oxidant that's important for so many reactions in the body. It's especially important for those who have thyroid issues, autoimmune issues or skin problems. Snack on Brazil nuts to protect against free radical damage ⚡️✨

✨tip: if you're on thyroid medication for low thyroid function selenium is an important mineral to help convert your medication into its active form of thyroid hormone.
✨ tip: vitamin c and selenium are great anti-oxidants to protect yourself against radiation
✨tip: these nuts are also very high in fat, so limit yourself to a few a day 😉

🥛🍪🍔 !! IgG\IgA Food sensitivity tests are one of the most common tests I run. It looks at how your immune system is reacting to proteins found in different foods and rates it from low to high reaction. 🥞These reactions can not only affect digestion but can fuel inflammation, aggravate skin issues like acne and eczema, water retention, weight gain, low immune function and pain. 🍕 Removing foods that come back high can significantly improve your health and reduce a lot of stress on the digestive system.
some of the most common foods that come back high are dairy, eggs, wheat and yeast.

this test gives us a glimpse of over all gut health, immune function, yeast overgrowth, inflammatory stress induced by food and immune stress. .

🤓B12 is one of the most commonly depleted vitamins and one of the most essential for our energy, focus, nerve function, mood, metabolism and sleep! 👍🏼 There is a big "normal" range when you get blood work done to check B12 levels. "Normal" doesn't always mean optimal! 👍🏼 If your digestion is impaired chances are you aren't absorbing very well, adequate stomach acid is required for proper B12 absorption! 👍🏼 Injections can significantly boost your levels, bypassing the digestion and effects are often felt right away. 👍🏼 Every cell that has a high turnover requires B12, if you experience hair loss, or digestive issues - get your B12 levels checked! 👍🏼There are many different forms of B12, some are more bioavailable than others and have a longer half life. and are better forms of
you need B12 to make serotonin and melatonin ( our feel good and sleep hormones!) for many patients improving B12 has changed their lives
we p*e out and loose much of our B vitamins in times of stress!
if you are a vegetarian or vegan, please go get your B12 levels checked🙏🏻

Did you know there are powerful acupuncture points in the ears? has been studied to be effective for different addictions and disorders. Clinically effective protocols are often used to treat smoking cessation, weight loss, chronic pain and anxiety. 👂🏼Auricular points seem to stimulate the brain often stronger than body points. 👂🏼 Similar to reflexology, the body is mapped out in the ear, and different areas correspond to different body parts and organs. 👂🏼Patients often leave my office with after we've done some acupuncture for a lasting effect 👂🏼👂🏼 rubbing the tip of your ears can stimulate relaxation and calm the mind .

🌱 Your mood, your weight, your digestion, your immune health and the fate of your long term health really all comes down to your gut! 🌱 The trillions of micro-organisms in the gut are paramount to health and wellbeing. Our lifestyle, medical and dietary choices all affect our gut microbes. 🌱 Different strains of bacteria have been studied to be effective for different conditions, so no one probiotic is good for everyone. 🌱 One bout of antibiotics can disrupt the flora of the gut for up to 6 months! Yogurt is often not enough to restore healthy flora. 🌱 If you suffer from heart burn, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or yeast infections your is probably compromised. 🌱 If your gut flora is significantly compromised, probiotics can make you feel WORSE, consult before starting one 🌱 Always buy probiotics that are refrigerated and always keep them refrigerated! 🌱 Cesarian babies and formula fed babies often benefit from a probiotic 🌱

💆🏻Body aches? Muscle tension? Soreness after an intense workout?
Epson salt baths or are one of the best ways to bring magnesium straight to the muscle so it can relax. Epson Salts help calm the body before sleep and can do wonders for soreness, tension, muscle spasms and cramps. It also draws impurities out of the skin. Make sure you are well hydrated before and during a bath! 💆🏻 you have to use 5-6 CUPS of Epson salts in a bath to really get a therapeutic effect 💆🏻 lie in the bath for at least 40 mins 💆🏻 add a few drops of lavender essential oils in the bath to help with relaxation 💆🏻 wash off in the morning! .

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Nettle plant is extremely rich in minerals, anti-oxidants and phytosterols. It's one of the common I recommend for healthier skin, stronger nails, hair loss, low iron and allergies. ☕️ Nettle's high content supports immune function and can be effective for allergies and eczema ☕️ Nettle's high content helps the skin heal faster and improves skin integrity ☕️ Nettle can balance and help with hair loss, acne, and BPH
☕️ Nettle also helps increase milk supply for lactating mamas 🍼🍼 add lemon juice to the tea to help extract the mineral and iron content
in Chinese medicine Nettle is used to improve the vitality of the body
3 cups of tea a day can get you the medicinal therapeutic dose of the herb

💁🏻 Beauty serums 😍 The most important aspect of glowing, healthy skin is hydration. is essential from the inside out, but what you put ON TOP of your skin also matters.
There are three layers that make up the skin. Most moisturizers and creams only pe*****te through the top layer failing to adequately hydrate the deeper layers. and serums are much more effective at penetrating deeper. I also like them because you know exactly what you're putting on your skin- there are no
But which oils you use on your face matters!! 💁🏻 Argon, jojoba, almond, macadamian, neroli and tamanu oil are some of my favorite oils to help change the texture and hydrate the skin. 💁🏻Oils have different molecular structures and the bigger the molecule the more it is likely to sit on your skin and actually clog your pores and cause break outs. These oils are best absorbed! 🙅🏻 oily skin is often a sign of dehydration. Your skin compensates by producing extra sebum!
If you remove your makeup with coconut oil, wash your face afterwards. Coconut oil is great as a body moisturizer, but if you have sensitive skin it can be and cause breakouts!

🤦🏻‍♀️ Do you get light headed when you get up too fast? What's your blood pressure lying down? Standing? is when your blood pressure doesn't adequately respond to a change in position and consequently drops a bit, making you feel lightheaded and dizzy.
are common causes... but so is chronic stress.😒
Your adrenal glands are two glands that sit on top of your kidneys and one of their roles is to control blood pressure. can deplete these glands and contribute to low blood pressure, especially with changes in position. 👩🏻‍⚕️Your Naturopathic Doctor may check your blood pressure lying down and compare it to when you stand to assess your adrenal function.
is a common herb used medicinally to support the adrenal glands and improve blood pressure in cases where it is low.
🏃🏻‍♀️Licorice is often used to improve energy and resilience to stress. It can be taken as a tea, tincture or capsule.
licorice is not the same thing 😂
🚫🚫never use medicinal herbs without the supervision of a doctor .🚫🚫

🍎🥜 The secrets of food combining and !! Do you have a midday fruit as a snack? Do you snack on fruit before bed? Combining fruit with a plant based protein can help stabilize blood sugars. This prevents an insulin spike, helps you feel fuller longer, improves your energy, productivity, keeps your mood balanced and is an important part in management.
Foods that are high in the , or high in sugar should always be combined with foods that are low in the to offset the effect on our blood sugars. These low glycemic foods are foods rich in protein, fiber and fat.
enjoy fruit with a handful of nuts/seeds or dipped in a nut butter 😋. .

🥄🥄Ground flaxseeds are one of my favorite sources of fiber and treatment recommendations for weightloss, digestion, detoxification and hormone support. It can be easily incorporated into your diet by adding it to your oatmeal, smoothie or sprinkling it on your salad. 🥄🥄 2 tbs of ground flaxseeds can help curb your appetite by keeping you full longer and stabilizing your blood sugar. 🥄🥄 As a bulking fiber it helps to regulate bowel movements with the help of adequate water. 🥄🥄 It binds and supports healthy elimination of metabolized estrogen by-products in the gut. 🥄🥄 It's a good source of , which provides the body with essential healthy fats, benefits skin and nails 💁🏻💅🏼. Always buy flaxseeds whole and grind them in a food processor or coffee grinder and refrigerate or or else they quickly go rancid if left out! . .

What oils are you cooking with? 🥑
Certain oils like avocado, coconut and grape seed have high heating points and molecularly remain stable in high temperatures. High heat can cause oxidation to other oils like olive oil.
If you're frying or using high heat, use neutral tasting oils like a cold pressed naturally refined avocado oil. Only drizzle olive oil on cooked food, or use with low heat.

Every cell in your body is made of a fatty membrane, and all cell-to-cell communication happens through this membrane. The quality of fats we put in our body help compose these membranes and therefore affect nearly every function. The oils you cook with can also be a significant source of inflammation to your body.

always buy oils in glass bottles. Oils are and can leach chemicals from plastics they are stored in. .

Can't sleep? 2 tbs of pumpkin seeds before bed can help support a good nights rest. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of magnesium, tryptophan and zinc. These nutrients are important in the proper production of melatonin- our sleep hormone.
Pumpkin seeds or are also high in protein which helps balance our blood sugars before bed. Insulin spikes throughout the night can be a common contributor to frequent waking.
always buy nuts and seeds to benefit from the healthy oils. .

☕️ Coffee is one of the most chemically sprayed crop in the world, and the most common beverage consumed next to tap water. Although coffee isn't good for everyone, for those of you who consume it regularly I encourage you to buy and drink organic, and decrease your exposure. Pesticide residues are now one of the leading causes of chronic diseases, cancer and infertility. What you put in your body .

How's your Energy? Digestion? Mood? Sleep? Everyone can benefit from optimizing different aspects of their health. Feeling unwell shouldn't become your baseline for "normal". Let's talk all things health 🥑🌿 .
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If you want to be more conscious of your health in 2017 be familiar with the "Dirty Dozen List" for 2017. The top 12 fruits and vegetables that have the highest amount of pesticide residues on them. Strawberries top the list with 20 different pesticides in a single sample!

The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15: 2017’s list of fruits, vegetables with the most pesticides Loading up on fresh produce? If you're wondering which fruits and vegetables have the most and least pesticides on them, you may want to consult this year’s Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list.

A diet focused on plant based foods not only supports your over all health and reduces chronic disease, but also helps the environment. Try to have one vegetarian meal a day and play your part in contributing to environmental sustainability.

UN urges global move to meat and dairy-free diet Lesser consumption of animal products is necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of climate change, UN report says

Are you feeling like your skin is drier these days? As the seasons change so should your skin care regime. Here are some easy tips for softer, younger looking skin throughout the harsh winter months.

Tips For Soft Glowing Skin Throughout The Harsh Winter Months Naturopathic Foundations Health Clinic, in Markham Ontario has naturopathic doctors and specialists to address acute or chronic health concerns.

Alarming statistics demonstrate the extent of hormonal imbalance that is prevalent today, unprecedented in previous years. A growing body of science suggests that numerous chemicals in our environment are altering our hormones and contributing to hormonal diseases. The treatment of any hormonal condition has to take into account the influence of endocrine disruptors on our health and to ignore it would lead to inadequate treatment of the potential cause of many hormonal imbalances.

The Toxic Threat Your Hormones Can't Ignore Naturopathic Foundations Health Clinic, in Markham Ontario has naturopathic doctors and specialists to address acute or chronic health concerns.

Hormones influence mood! If you're on a birth control pill and suffer from depression, talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about balancing your hormones naturally. Depending on the type of birth control pill you're on, new research indicates it can increase your risk for depression from 23-34%.

Your Birth Control Pill Might Raise Your Depression Risk Some of the highest risks were in teenage girls

Early puberty rates have been on the rise more than ever before. Although we might view this as the "new norm" we can't be complacent with the many associated health risks that come along with it. My latest blog explores the causes behind early puberty and naturopathic treatments.

Naturopathic Foundations: Why increasing rates of early puberty and the associated risks can’t be ignored Naturopathic Foundation's blogs are written by naturopathic doctors that work at Naturopathic Foundation's Health Clinic in Markham, Ontario. The blogs provide detailed information on how to prevent and treat disease.