The food we eat on a daily basis can have a high impact on our reproductive cells. Nowadays, the food industry has gone to great lengths to make food available that can last on the shelves for a long time, even produce. In order to do this, they have allowed the use of reproductively toxic […]
by EatingWell.com (Click Here to read how organic food affects fertility, by Dr. Littman) 1. What Is Organic? Does Organic Mean No Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)? The definition of “organic,” according to the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), is that animal products sold or labeled as organically produced are not given any kind of antibiotics […]
Does Diet & Weight Impact Fertility? The short answer is YES. A lot of research has been done on the impact of diet and weight on just about every health issue that exist and the findings for the most part have been that higher weight and poorer diet are associated with a number of health […]
An estimated 10 percent of women in their childbearing years suffer from endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which uterine endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus and can cause inflammation and adhesions in areas around the uterus such as the ovaries, bladder, and bowels. Because not all women experience common symptoms related to endometriosis, such […]
I have helped set up other IVF labs and have been asked, “Can’t we just build our lab with materials that do not contain VOC’s?” My answer is that it is impossible. Modern construction materials and furniture all have VOC containing material. The stuffing in chairs can off-gas VOCs. Cabinets and furniture all have particle […]
Often, women take their fertility for granted until they start trying to have a baby and nothing happens. In many cases, couples don’t understand the truth about fertility and what can affect conception. Dr. Eva Littman and the team at Red Rock Fertility Center can provide the expertise and care you need to determine the […]
There have been a number of recent articles in the news about cellphones and the radiation they release. If you have time, please read this article. http://www.emfnews.org/fertility-and-cell-phone-radiation.html Basically, cellphones receive and send their signals via an electro-magnetic field (EMF). This EMF is a form of radiation. During the past year, scientific data has started to […]
If you had a heart problem, you wouldn’t see your family doctor. Yet, many couples don’t realize they need to see a fertility specialist, or reproductive endocrinologist (RE), until they have spent a great deal of time trying to conceive without any luck. With advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, an RE […]
As the New Year gets started, it offers a time to look forward to the possibilities ahead. Struggling with infertility can be emotionally, physically, and financially trying. Taking this time to shift your perspective and create resolutions that help move you towards your goal of parenthood can give you a fresh start. Making the Most […]
VOCs stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. These compounds are what you smell when you open a bottle of nail polish or Krazy Glue. They are also what you smell when you smell gasoline. They are carbon based (organic) and present in many items in your home or office building. Examples of VOCs are hexane, vinyl […]
