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Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND

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Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND

Dr. Laura Nicholas is a Naturopathic Physician who has a practice focused in women’s health, fertility, and gynecology.

She works at Evoke Integrative Medicine downtown Vancouver, BC.

04/09/2026

🌿 The hype about switching to natural deodorant is not a fad! It’s a simple, and wise decision to decrease your toxin exposure on a daily basis.

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels in the body responsible for filtering out waste from cells and organs systems, draining fluid accumulation, and fighting infection and precancerous cells. 🦠

The lymph system is present in nearly every area of your body, but there are 20 lymph nodes in each armpit! Lymph nodes are small pockets of tissue that filter the lymph fluid and contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help fight infection and disease.

🌟 Most adults apply deodorant or antiperspirant daily to their underarms.

😳 Conventional deodorant contains chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, aluminum, triclosan, and propylene glycol. When the local axillary lymph nodes are busy detoxifying from chemical-laden personal care products they may not have the time to fight off infection and other disease as effectively.

The toxins found in deodorant and antiperspirants have been linked to a variety of different health concerns and should be avoided. 🌙

04/06/2026

As healthcare practitioners, we regularly emphasize the importance of maternal age when it comes to optimizing fertility and pregnancy outcomes. However, paternal age also plays a role. 🧍‍♂️

Damage to s***m DNA, known as S***m DNA fragmentation (SDF), begins to increase in males 40 years and older. 🧬

Though we cannot slow chronological aging, we can modify biological age by optimizing diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical supplementation in order to make you feel and look your age, or even younger. When you feel vibrant, it is because at the cellular level your body is adequately nourished, and metabolic processes are operating optimally.

🌟 I strongly encourage male partners to come in for their own fertility assessment.

While improving your fertility we are likely to uncover ways to help you feel more energetic, get better quality sleep, increase your libido, elevate your mood, and improve your digestion! Alternatively, I invite couples to come for a fertility assessment together - book an Initial Couples’ Fertility Consultation online! 🌙

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04/02/2026

Reflect on your stress triggers (work, finances, relationships), and the level of stress in your life. 💚

Think about the activities that help relieve your stress (exercise, open communication, journaling, time outdoors), and ensure that you are incorporating those activities into your daily life to help lower your stress levels.

Coping mechanisms can be used to manage stress in the moment, while self care activities should be done as a stress prevention strategy.

I consider deep breathing one of the best coping mechanisms; it is simple, free and can be done anywhere.

😌 Breathe in for 4 seconds, and out for 6 seconds; breathing deeply into your belly, allowing your ribs to expand and relax. Repeat for 10 breaths. 🔁

04/01/2026

Prepare for Pregnancy with your Lifestyle 🧘

🌟 Tip #3: Sleep

Sleep is essential for rest and recovery. Disrupted sleep can contribute to disrupted hormones which impact ovulatory cycles and fertility.

💤 Sleep hygiene techniques are a valuable way to optimize the quality of your sleep. Avoid “blue light” from TV screens, your phone, laptops and tablets for one hour before bed. Dim the lights in the evening to signal to your body it is time to rest.

Ensure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool. Go to bed and wake up and roughly the same time everyday, even on the weekends.

⏰ Get 8-9 hours of sleep each night.

If you’re thinking about starting your fertility journey, book a visit to create a plan tailored just for you. 🌱💫

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03/27/2026

Prepare for Pregnancy with your Lifestyle 🧘

🌟 Tip #1: Movement

Move your body for at least one hour every day. This can be walking, running, jogging, yoga, or anything you like! Of the one hour a day, at least 30 minutes should be moderate intensity activity causing you to sweat.

Exercise is important for moving blood (oxygen, nutrients, and hormones) around the body, maintaining good body composition (muscle to fat ratio), and a healthy weight. ✅

Women who are too thin or are too heavy are less likely to conceive due to changes in ovulation.

If you’re thinking about starting your fertility journey, book a visit to create a plan tailored just for you. 🌱💫

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03/26/2026

✨ Beets for Fertility ✨

Beetroots are a fantastic source of the antioxidant resveratrol.

Resveratrol helps combat age-related infertility, and improve both s***m and egg quality.

Beets contain nitrates which can be converted to nitric oxide, a key molecule that acts as a vasodilator to increase blood flow.

Beets improve blood flow to the sexual organs, making them useful for male-factor infertility and for supporting a healthy endometrium during embryo implantation!

Eat beets regularly during the preconception phase and for fertility preservation. 🌟

Looking for extra support while ttc? Book a discovery call today! 🌙

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03/25/2026

This is a monumental time in your life, you are ready to start a family! 🤍✨

📊 Studies suggest that stress impacts fertility, and that struggles with infertility can dramatically increase stress levels.

Developing sustainable stress relieving solutions, and coping mechanisms is a key part of a lifestyle fit of fertility. It is valuable to develop sustainable healthy lifestyle habits during the preconception period that will serve you throughout pregnancy and beyond. 🌿🧘‍♀️

I typically recommend spending 3 months preparing for pregnancy in order to lay the foundations for optimum health before to trying to conceive.

Some couples will benefit from 6 months of preconception care, particularly if the mother-to-be has irregular menstrual cycles, or either partner has underlying health conditions.

Regardless, I make sure to help you establish key lifestyle habits that will augment your health, resilience to stress, and overall capacity. I discuss these healthy habits with my patients through 4 lenses: body, mind, environment, and community. Stay tuned as I dive into them this week.

Follow along so you don’t miss the series, and if you’re thinking about starting your fertility journey, book a visit to create a plan tailored just for you. 🌱💫

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03/24/2026

🫐 Blueberries for Fertility 🫐

Blueberries contain high levels of anthocyanins which decrease inflammation, enhance egg and s***m quality and support the health of the endometrial lining to optimize embryo implantation.

These powerhouse dark berries are loaded with antioxidants to prevent DNA damage and oxidative stress. This leads to healthier eggs and s***m at any age, and improves conception rates. 💫

Blueberries are high in folate and Vitamin C to support cellular generation and fetal development.

Berries are rich in fiber to support a balanced body weight, and women with a normal BMI scores have less difficulty conceiving than women who are either under or overweight.

To talk about optimizing your diet and lifestyle for preconception and fertility, book a Discovery Call today! 🌙

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03/23/2026

What changes in a menstrual cycle seem to impact fertility the most? 🤰

🩸 Irregular cycles, absent cycles - if you aren’t getting a predictable cycle this has a big impact on trying to get pregnant because it becomes very hard to plan when to have in*******se for your best chances.

🩸 Anovulation - if you are not ovulating, getting pregnant naturally is very challenging. Before escalating to pharmaceuticals, IUI and IVF there are still other options that can be used to get your ovulation again.

🩸 Very heavy and painful periods - this can be a sign that you might have endometriosis or fibroids. Sometimes these underlying conditions cause a lot of inflammation, and even scar tissue that can decrease the chances of conception and pregnancy.

Book a Discovery Call today to discuss your options for investigating and regulating your menstrual cycle. 💫

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03/20/2026

🥦 Did you know that broccoli is an essential fertility food? 🥦

Broccoli is particularly amazing for fertility and pregnancy because of its high nutrient, antioxidant, and plant compound content!

1️⃣ Folate
Vitamin B9 is particularly important for preconception nutrition and pregnancy. It is essential for tissues growth and cell function. Adequate folate improves ovulation rates!

2️⃣ Quercetin
A strong antioxidant the is known to improve egg and s***m quality.

3️⃣ I-3-c
Indole-3-carbinol helps neutralize high estrogen levels in the body, improving the estrogen to progesterone ratio.

4️⃣ Sulforaphane
Neutralizes free radicals, decreases DNA damage and improves liver health and ability to clear excess estrogen.

5️⃣ Vitamin C
Broccoli is high in Vitamin C, a multipurpose antioxidant important for cellular health, and metabolism needed for good egg quality.

Looking for extra support while TTC? Book a discovery call with me! 🌙

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03/19/2026

A high quality prenatal should be taken from 3 months before trying to conceive your first baby, all the way until you have finished breast or bottle feeding your last baby.

That’s right, a prenatal should be taken during:
🌸 The preconception period
🌸 Throughout pregnancy
🌸 Postpartum
🌸 To improve nutrient status of breast milk
🌸 In order to maintain nutrient status and fertility for future pregnancies

I recommend purchasing a professional grade product with third party testing for safety, purity, and potency.

✨ Choose a prenatal vitamin with an activated form of vitamin B-12, like methylcobalamin.
✨ Look for minerals bound to Glycine for better digestive tolerance. An example would be iron-bisglycinate.
✨ Choose a robust nutrient profile. The label should have 20+ nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin K, B vitamins, and minerals.
✨ Avoid contamination with preservations, food additives, dyes, and colours, and unwanted ingredients such as gluten, dairy, eggs, and yeast.

Looking for prenatal supplement optimization and overall support? Book a consultation to feel confident on how to supplement for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. ✅

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03/18/2026

Pineapple for Fertility 🍍

Pineapple is a great source of Vitamin C. Women with PCOS often have low levels of vitamin C, and require supplemental vitamin C when trying to conceive. 🤰

I particularly love pineapple for my fertility patients with inflammation or coagulation disorders.

Pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that has anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant benefits. 💫 Chronic inflammation can suppress ovulation and coagulation disorders can lead to difficulty with embryo implantation or recurrent miscarriage.

Choose FRESH pineapple always (not canned). It is a heavily sprayed fruit. Carefully WASH your pineapple, to avoid ingesting pesticides which are hormone disrupters. Choose ORGANIC whenever possible! 🌱

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#1420-1030 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
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Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

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http://www.drlauranicholas.com/

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