In this week’s article I want to talk about some very common deficiencies that women in particular suffer with, and the vital role these vitamins and minerals play in maintaining a pregnancy and the development of the growing fetus. Vitamin B12 balances hormones and improves quality...
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Last week I talked about stagnation of our body’s Qi, Energy, and the effect it has on fertility. Qi involves the Yang component of the body while blood and body fluids comprises of the Yin. When blood does not move due to cold, injury or...
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[video width="960" height="540" mp4="http://doloresbaretta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Meat.mp4"][/video]Venison is one of my favourite meats to eat. It is low in fat but packed with antioxidants. I have put this recipe together with ingredients that are high in antioxidant content, particularly with zinc, selenium and lipoic acid. I have added...
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In my introduction to the importance of micronutrients and lifestyle as factors that lead to infertility, I hand-picked some vital nutrients and life changes you can make to help you on this arduous journey. As I described, many factors need to coincide simultaneously to...
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Today it is common practice to use Chinese medicine to treat issues with fertility. Whether this be in conjunction with Western treatments or alone, Chinese medicine certainly plays a significant role. Last week I talked about the importance of the Kidneys* in fertility. In today’s...
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In Chinese Medicine each and every organ system simultaneously nourishes and moves the next. If there is an imbalance in any of the systems, this will have an effect on the body as a whole both physically and mentally. This complex interaction is what creates...
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[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="http://doloresbaretta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dolores.mp4"][/video] Ingredients 200g Tricolor Quinoa 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 bay leaves 2 onions, peeled and finely sliced 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp red chili powder Sea salt 1 chopped tomato 6 Romano Beans Half head of broccoli, cut into florets 2 large carrot, peeled and...
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Problems posed today are very different to those decades ago. While we have all this technology, the ability for couples to actually get pregnant, due to environmental, health or age issues, is becoming ever more complicated. As couples today are often opting to start in...
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Maintaining a connection between my body and brain on a daily basis can be trying. I use these 5 methods as a general lifestyle plan in order to ensure I am balanced and able to take on any challenge life throws at me. 1) Clear Your...
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We are currently in autumn, a time of year which in Chinese medicine is dominated by the Lungs. This is the perfect time to cleanse and support the lungs. There are many beneficial herbs that are help to support the respiratory system. Herbs that support...
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