Digestive Bugs; a Hidden Cause of Infertility in Women

It's exciting to share a new hidden link to unexplained fertility challenges in women and the great news is, there is herbal and nutritional support that WILL make a difference.

Although I have previously discussed digestive flora before from it's influence on serotonin and ovulation, new findings directly link it to poor glycaemic control and unexplained infertility – and after 16 years of practice, it really makes so much sense!

Recent research has shown that digestive health, plays a significant role in both obesity and diabetes, primarily due to a deficiency in a protein called toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5), a regulator of digestive flora in our gastro intestinal tract. This allows harmful bacteria to multiply and taking probiotics can actually make it worse!

In short, a TLR5 deficiency changes your metabolism and this change has a direct influence on hormonal balance, egg quality, ovulation and implantation. Without addressing this influence, the chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy are low.

This influence is increased if you have Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder or Ovarian Cysts.

The reason being, the food you eat is absorbed at a faster caloric rate than it is meant to. This triggers hormones associated with glycaemic control such as insulin and also changes the way you uptake and utilize your thyroid hormones - both of these hormones are linked to infertility.

This means, if you have unhealthy digestive flora and a 'gut bug', although you eat healthy, you may extract more calories from your foods, even if they are 'healthy', gain more weight and experience symptoms of infertility such as irregular ovulation, poor implantation or recurrent miscarriage.

This is why you may be doing everything right, but still struggle to conceive.

Top three causes of toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) deficiencies

• Gram negative digestive bacteria
• Chronic infections
• Genetics
• Chronic stress
• Antibiotic use

Symptoms 

• Infertility 
• Cravings and increased appetite
• Unexplained weight gain & stubborn fat around the middle 
• Bloating, digestive disturbances
• Unexplained high cholesterol
• Unexplained high blood pressure 
• Unexplained fatigue
• Unexplained pain and inflammation
• Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder

Test results may show

1. Elevated CRP
2. Digestive dysbiosis or inflammatory bowel conditions
3. Elevated Free Fatty Acids
4. Auto immune markers
5. Poor glycaemic control
6. Poly Cystic Ovarian Disorder or Cysts
7. Hormonal changes not supportive of fertility

3 Easy Steps to Stopping This Cycle Today
1. Don’t wait. I can guarantee you, it won’t 'fix' itself, it will only get worse.
2. You MUST reduce bacterial levels and restore balance
3. You MUST restore glycaemic control and improve insulin sensitivity

To Join or Not To Join?

Deciding to make the change is often one of the hardest steps, simply because making change takes energy. You may even be exhausted from trying to find solutions!  There are so many reasons why you may need help to get your body baby ready. But with the right expert advice, you can make a difference, starting today.

Making a change is easy. Just join my $149 program at
http://www.bumpfertility.com.au/f_form.php and let me know if you are on
board and ready to go so I can coach you along the way.

If you would like further information or for me to call you, please email me at info@bumpfertility.com.au
Warmest regards,

Narelle Stegehuis
MHSc. Naturopath. Medical Herbalist.

Tel. 1300 133 536 or www.bumpfertility.com.au

Fertility Friendly Beef Casserole

Hearty comfort meals can be fertility friendly. This delicious beef stew, is full of vegetables and legumes for added nutrition.  

The added ginger helps to bring warmth and energy to the reproductive system.  Legumes support healthy insulin levels and kale is jam packed with extra nutrients.  All important factors in eating for reproductive health.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 cup dried borlotti beans
• 1/3 cup lentils
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 800g beef chuck steak, cut into3cm pieces
• 1 brown onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 200g button mushrooms, halved
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• sprinkle of dried ground ginger
• 400g can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 red capsicum, chopped
• 1/2 bunch silverbeet or kale, trimmed, shredded finely

Method

1. Place beans and lentils in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 1 hour. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add half the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until tender. Add mushroom and wine. Bring to the boil. Return beef and juices to pan. Add tomato, stock and capsicum. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour 15 minutes. Add ginger, beans and lentils. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beef is tender. Stir in silverbeet. Cook for 5 minutes or until wilted. Serve.

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Toxins, Chemicals and Fertility

Did you know that women use on average 12 personal care products each day - this can expose them to up to 160 different chemicals that have a direct influence on their fertility.

For example: Sanitary products, shampoo, conditioner, soap, moisturiser, mascara, lipstick, foundation, blusher, bronzer,hairspray, nail polish all contain chemicals that can cause changes in ovulation, cervical mucus, and uterine health. For mor information call 1300 133 536 or visit www.bumpfertility.com.au