Wild Rose Fertility Blog

By Sierra Zuppan and Margo Bachman Vitex or Chaste tree berry is a wonderful herb that can help regulate the female reproductive system.  It acts on the pituitary gland in the brain to regulate Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone levels (FSH).  These hormones are essential in reproduction because they act directly on the ovaries to support follicle development. …

The quality and thickness of the uterine lining are important factors in your fertility. A healthy uterine lining is essential for growing a healthy baby. It is where the embryo implants and nourishes the growth and development of the baby during pregnancy. Implantation and sustaining a pregnancy can be more difficult if the lining is too thin. This holds true …

Wildrose Aphrodisiac Tonic by Sierra Zuppan Ingredients 3 cups milk or nut milk ¼ cup of dried organic rose buds 1 Tbsp organic cacao powder ½  tsp ashwaganda powder 1 tsp maca powder 1 tsp honey or maple syrup Pinch of cinnamon to taste Directions Warm 3 cups of organic milk or nut milk on the stove until gently boiling …

Guest blog for Circle + Bloom by Dr. Margo Bachman, DACM, L.Ac., FABORM , founder of Wild Rose Medicine, Acupuncture and Ayurveda. Food is powerful medicine, and we can make conscious choices every day to deeply nourish ourselves and boost our fertility. In a time when many factors are out of our control, it’s empowering to take charge of our …

How and Why to do a BBT Chart by Margo Bachman and Sierra Zuppan A Basal Body Temperature (BBT) chart is a great resource to gather information about a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, and to track when ovulation occurs. When patients come in with fertility challenges I typically ask them to “begin charting.” Keeping track of their daily temperatures, mucus …

Castor oil has many healing properties. It has the ability to break up stagnation and move blood in the female reproductive area, soften masses and prevent the build up of excess endometrial tissue, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and restore normal periods. I recommend using packs for a variety of gynecological issues including: Ovarian cysts Uterine fibroids Menstrual cramps Infertility Endometriosis/Adenomyosis …

The quality and thickness of the uterine lining are important factors in your fertility. A healthy uterine lining is essential for growing a healthy baby. It is where the embryo implants and nourishes the growth and development of the baby during pregnancy. Implantation and sustaining a pregnancy can be more difficult if the lining is too thin. This holds true …

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory pain condition, in which tissue that normally grows and stays in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) travels and implants outside the uterus. It can migrate to other organs in the pelvic cavity, such as the cervix, fallopian tubes and bladder, and spread to other areas of the body. Endometrial cells respond to hormones (estrogen …

The moon is associated with women, femininity and the cyclical rhythms of the natural world. Not only does the lunar calendar give us an opportunity to connect with our own unique nature, it also provides a framework for balancing our hormones and our energies. We’re living in an age when women are often times tracking every aspect of their lives …

It’s actually really hard to come up with one favorite prenatal yoga pose. But after years of teaching prenatal yoga and going through two of my own pregnancies, Supta Baddha Konasana is it! Supta Baddha Konasana translates to Reclining Bound Angle Pose. It is a supported restorative yoga pose. A restorative practice is an opportunity to let the body deeply …

What are your wishes for 2020? I’ve been dreaming up ideas and including visions in my morning meditations. Having a short daily meditation practice is an essential part of my day, even if its only for a few minutes. Meditation is a general term for contemplating or reflecting upon something with a quiet mind. According to the Yoga Sutras (a …