When couples struggle to conceive, the focus often lands on female hormones. But guys, you’re half the equation. And one surprising male fertility disruptor? Insulin resistance. Here’s how insulin resistance can impact male fertility: What to test: The good news? Insulin resistance is fixable with nutrition, movement, stress management, and evidence-backed supplements. We see this…

Let’s dismantle the myth that fertility is just a “women’s health” issue. 💥 Spoiler alert: 60% of infertility cases involve male factor, either alone or in combination with female factor. Yet too often, male fertility is ignored, dismissed, or never even tested. Here’s the real deal: if you’ve been trying to conceive for more than…

When you’re deep in the thick of trying to conceive and not seeing that second line month after month, the temptation to believe it’s all your body’s fault is real. But what if the missing puzzle piece wasn’t you at all? What if it was him and no one’s ever checked? Let’s talk about varicoceles,…

If you’ve been trying to conceive and aren’t getting the answers you need, one hidden root cause might be insulin resistance—even if your weight and blood sugar labs seem “normal.” Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells use glucose (sugar) for energy. But when your cells become resistant to insulin, your body produces more…

Written by: Taryn Symington In late July of 2021, I found out I was expecting.  Pregnant for the first time, I was so incredibly excited to see that little human on the screen at my first ultrasound.  The ultrasound technician told me that it looked like baby was about 5-6 weeks based on measurements –…

Written By: Taryn Symington If you’re just starting your fertility journey (or even if you’re not), you might be considering coming off hormonal contraceptives, like the birth control pill.  As a nutritionist, there are 5 main steps that I recommend in order to balance your hormones post-pill. These are all essential for a smooth transition…