“Will I ever get pregnant?” If you’ve been asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. Living with PCOS can feel like an uphill battle—irregular cycles, weight gain, mood swings, and the heartbreak of negative pregnancy tests month after month....
April is Infertility Awareness Month—a dedicated time to honour the deeply personal and often silent journey of those navigating the complexities of fertility challenges. This isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about acknowledging you—your body, your heart, your deepest hopes,...
March is observed as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It’s a time to understand this often misdiagnosed, misinterpreted, and complex condition. At Alive Holistic Health Clinic, we take this as an opportunity to raise awareness about what endometriosis pain feels like,...
Imagine a life full of energy and mental clarity. No more feeling tired, sensitivity to cold, unexplained weight loss or gain, or muscle weakness. If you’re struggling with thyroid issues and are feeling stuck with ineffective solutions, this is...
In the latest episode of the PCOS Diva podcast, host Amy Medling sits down with our very own, Mary Wong, acupuncturist at ALIVE and author of “Pathways to Pregnancy.” Mary opens up about her own journey with fertility struggles...
Most people get pregnant without much effort. But considering that a woman under 30 years of age, when she is most fertile, has only about a 20% chance of conceiving every month of trying, it’s not always the best...
When our ancestor miscarried early in pregnancy, she might have wondered if she was pregnant or perhaps having a late period. Today, technology has redefined our understanding of miscarriage. We might know when our embryo is 8, 16, 32,...
October is a month dedicated to women, encouraging us to embrace womanhood to the fullest. It focuses on more than one women’s health issue. In the ocean of pink ribbons, you may have also identified some pink and blue...
This article was written by Kim Heng, the leading Chinese medicine expert at ALIVE. Kim spent 8 years in China with a focus on women’s health. The crisp chill air of September adds a boost of energy to my...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety affects approximately 40 million US adults every year. Since 2021, Statistic Canada reports that one in four Canadians experience depression, anxiety or Post Traumatic Stress Disorders , Anxiety,...
If you have or suspect you have endometriosis, you may be concerned about how it can affect fertility and whether surgery is the only answer. Maybe you aren’t really concerned about conceiving as much as finding relief to the...
