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Everything I have written down: what the research actually says, what I cook, and what I have changed my mind about along the way.
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Castor Oil Packs for Fertility: When to Use Them, and When to Stop
Castor oil packs are everywhere right now. Here is what the research actually shows, the narrow window I use them in, and why I stop well before the two week wait.
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How Accurate Are Period Apps at Predicting Ovulation?
Most period apps draw your ovulation day from an average, not from you. Here is what the research actually found, what it does not mean, and the two signals I use instead.
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Male Fertility and Plastic: What Changed My Husband’s Mind
My husband was never really on the bandwagon. I was the one reading labels and swapping things out. He was not against it exactly, he just did not see the point, and I understood why. Male fertility is…
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Endocrine Disruptors and Fertility: What a New Study Found
A pilot study presented at ESHRE this July looked for endocrine disruptors in follicular fluid, the fluid surrounding a developing egg, and found them in every sample. Here is what it shows, what it cannot show, and what…
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Does Seed Cycling Actually Work? An Honest Look
Seed cycling is everywhere at the moment. Here is what the research actually says, what I do with seeds in my own cycle, and the part I hold lightly.
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