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This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. With 1 in 8 couples experiencing infertility issues (1 in 5 individuals), there may be more friends than you are aware of that are quietly struggling, and keep it to themselves out of privacy, stigma, embarrassment, or any number of reasons. It can get lonely, thinking you are the only one. You are not alone! As we've been trying for over 5 years to have children without success, my advice would be: To couples that are trying to get pregnant - If you have been trying to have kids without success for months, see a fertility specialist as soon as possible; don't wait. And, if you are beginning to try, it's not a bad idea for both you and your partner to get bloodwork and a check-up right off the bat to make sure everything is working right and you both are healthy. You don't have to wait until you been trying for months with no success to ask for help. By getting things tested at the beginning, you can be aware of any pote...

Did you know that seeds can help you with health problems? These superfoods are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, all of which we could use more of in our diets! -Chia seeds are very filling since they contain fiber. They’re also full of iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and omega-3 fats. They can help give you energy, boost exercise performance, fight depression, help with Type 2 Diabetes, prevent migraines, improve PMS symptoms, lower blood pressure, and reduce insulin  resistance . -Pumpkin seeds are packed full of healthy nutrients and vitamins like magnesium, iron, zinc, protein, and vitamin A. Eating pumpkin seeds can help reduce cholesterol and boost your immune system, as well as help with androgenic alopecia or hair loss. -Sesame Seeds are chock full of magnesium and calcium. They also can help lower cholesterol, as well as protect your liver from oxidative  damage . -Sunflower seeds are rich in magnesium and selenium, which have a...