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SIBO

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Consider trying the Elemental Diet first and then if ok doing it, order 3-4 bags to get through the 2 weeks.

Sperm Optimizing Protocol

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These are some of my top favorite supplements for men's fertility and sperm health. There are many things that can support sperm, so if you want you can see my comprehensive list here ! If Needed's Sperm Support + is backordered, you can order on the Needed site directly here. FH Pro is a multi with added sperm supportive nutrients such as L-carnitine and CoQ10. Pro-Thrivers contains antioxidants which are essential to protect sperm from the oxidative damage that destroys them. Ashwaganda has been shown to improve sperm quality and count and it helps with stress and boosting testosterone. Glutathione is a major antioxidant and helps your body detox toxic chemicals. Omega 3's are wonderful for sperm as they are a key building block in sperm. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that improves sperm quality. Having a healthy microbiome is essential for optimal health, including fertility and sperm health, which is why I recommend the Needed Sperm Support + which contains pre/probiotics as well as other nutrients for sperm health. Acetyl-L carnitine is wonderful for the mitochondria and sperm health, especially if low motility or morphology. Ideal ratio is L-carnitine:   2 g/day + Acetyl-L-carnitine:   1 g/day. Remember, supplements are only part of the equation. To learn more about what other dietary and lifestyle things you can do to improve sperm health, as well as what tests to run to assess your fertility, check out the male fertility courses at Womanhood Wellness. Remember to ALWAYS consult your doctor before starting any supplement. The information and supplements provided here are for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT medical advice, is NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and is NOT intended as a substitute for or to replace the advice provided in a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult with YOUR doctor prior to starting any new supplement or health routine.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)

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PCOS is considered a syndrome which is a collection of symptoms. This symptom picture does not look the exact same in every woman who is struggling with PCOS. There are some common underlying causes as well, but this is not the same in every woman either. It's important to work with your doctor and use laboratory findings to figure out your unique imbalances and root causes. Many of the supplements below work on multiple factors within PCOS, and some are more targeted. For instance, if you have higher insulin and a metabolic syndrome-type picture, you may benefit from something like berberine, but if you don't, that one may not be necessary. If you have elevated androgens, such as testosterone and DHEA-S, as indicated by acne and unwanted hair growth usually, the White Peony and Saw Palmetto in the Ova Blend would be helpful. Inositol helps with the ovarian response, insulin resistance, and lowering androgens and can improve irregular LH and FSH ratios. Ubiquinol (CoQ10) is an anti-oxidant to support ovary health as well as the insulin response. Omega 3's are anti-oxidants, they support the insulin response, and ovulation. Adrenal adaptogenic herbs are especially important for women who have higher DHEA-S and stress is a key piece of your picture. Testoquench helps reduce testosterone if that is a part of your PCOS picture. So always consult with your doctor and know your root cause while supporting PCOS. And remember, diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors are pivotal in supporting PCOS, so don't ignore these! Remember to ALWAYS consult your doctor before starting any supplement. The information and supplements provided here are for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT medical advice, is NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and is NOT intended as a substitute for or to replace the advice provided in a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult with YOUR doctor prior to starting any new supplement or health routine.

Traveling Support

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Travel Immune & Gut Support Plan - Click to Read This plan is designed to protect your digestion, strengthen immune defenses, and support detox pathways before, during, and after travel. 🌿 ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS (Core foundations for travel — recommended for everyone) 1. Saccharomyces boulardii Why: Primary protection against traveler’s diarrhea, pathogenic bacteria, and antibiotic-associated gut disruption. 2. Multi-strain probiotic (Lacto + Bifido blend) Why: Supports microbiome resilience, immune signaling, and gut barrier integrity. 3. Berberine OR Oregano Oil Why: Broad-spectrum antimicrobial support without wiping out the microbiome when used short-term. 4. Digestive Enzymes (with meals) Why: Supports stomach acid, bile flow, and digestion — low digestion = higher infection risk. 5. Dr. Shade’s Bitter Tincture Why: Stimulates stomach acid, bile flow, and digestive enzyme release to reduce infection risk and improve digestion when eating unfamiliar foods. 6. Vitamin C Why: Immune defense, antioxidant protection, stress buffering. 7. Zinc (balanced formula or short-term solo) Why: Supports mucosal immunity (gut + respiratory) and antiviral defense. 8. Electrolyte Powder Why: Hydration is critical for gut motility, detox, and immune response — especially in heat and during long travel days. 9. Xlear® Nasal Spray Why: Supports nasal mucosal immunity, reduces pathogen adherence in the upper respiratory tract, and helps protect against viral and bacterial exposure in airports, airplanes, and crowded spaces. 10. Homeopathics (see attached PDF) Why: Acute support for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness when matched correctly to symptoms. A separate PDF is included with guidance on when and how to use each remedy. 🌱 NICE-TO-HAVES (Supportive add-ons based on sensitivity, history, or preference) L-Glutamine or Gut Repair Formula Why: Supports intestinal lining integrity, especially if prone to bloating, loose stools, or digestive sensitivity. NAC or Liposomal Glutathione Why: Detox support, immune modulation, and protection from pollution and food-related exposures. Milk Thistle Why: Liver support during increased toxin, microbial, and environmental exposure. Magnesium (glycinate or threonate) (Found in Needed Sleep & Relaxation Formula) Why: Nervous system regulation, improved sleep, bowel regularity, and stress resilience. Ginger Capsules Why: Supports nausea relief, digestion, motility, and inflammation reduction. Activated Charcoal or Binder Why: Emergency support for food poisoning or acute GI upset (not for daily use). Medicinal Mushrooms or Beta-Glucans Why: Gentle immune priming without overstimulation. Melatonin (Low Dose) Why: Supports circadian rhythm reset for jet lag, improves sleep quality, and provides antioxidant and immune-modulating benefits during travel stress. Chlorella Powder OR Chlorophyll Powder Why: Binds environmental toxins and supports gentle detoxification of food, water, and pollution exposures during travel. 🕒 Travel Essentials: How to Use Your Core Supplements Start these 5–7 days before travel, continue daily during your trip, and for 1–2 weeks after returning unless instructed otherwise. Daily Routine Morning (empty stomach or with light food): Saccharomyces boulardii Vitamin C Zinc With Meals: Digestive enzymes (with each main meal) OR Dr. Shade’s Bitter Tincture (5–10 minutes before meals) Berberine OR oregano oil (as directed) Throughout the Day: Electrolytes in water (1–2 servings daily, more if hot or active) Evening (optional): Second dose of Vitamin C if splitting doses Important Travel Tips Take Saccharomyces boulardii daily without skipping Use antimicrobials preventively, not reactively Drink bottled or boiled water only Eat hot, freshly cooked food Avoid ice, raw vegetables, and unpeeled fruit If You Feel GI Symptoms Starting Increase Saccharomyces boulardii short term Pause rich or heavy foods Hydrate aggressively Use homeopathics as outlined in the attached guide Contact your provider if symptoms persist 🧘 Optional Supports: How & When to Use Gut Repair Support Use L-glutamine once daily Helpful for bloating, loose stools, or sensitivity Detox & Liver Support NAC or glutathione: once daily Milk thistle: with meals Helpful for fatigue, headaches, or pollution exposure Nervous System & Sleep Magnesium (Sleep & Relaxation Formula) in the evening Especially helpful for jet lag, constipation, or travel stress As-Needed Tools Charcoal or GI Detox: ONLY if food poisoning symptoms occur Take away from food, medications, and supplements Do not use daily Immune Boosters Immune support formula (as recommended)

Favorite Immune Support

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You would not need to take all of these to support your immune system, but I included a few different options. For example, you could get extra vitamin C in a powder (C+BioFizz Powder from Designs for Health) or in a liquid (Liposomal Vitamin C from Seeking Health). The Xlear spray is a nasal spray I recommend using preventatively anytime you are going somewhere where you could be exposed, such as flying, a crowded place, grocery store, etc. My essentials would be the Needed Immune Support, Liposomal Vitamin C, and Xlear and if I started feeling sick, I would immediately take the homeopathic Aconite and then I would add in the Immune Active and a Probiotic (either Needed or Metagenics Immune). Remember this is not medical advice, I am not diagnosing or treating any illness. Always consult with your doctor before starting any new supplement or remedy.

Nausea Support

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Nausea support. Always consult with your doctor.

Infant Probiotics

IVF - Before Embryo Transfer - Sample Protocol

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Click here to expand ===> Below is a sample protocol for someone going through an embryo transfer. Be sure to stop any of the following the day before your embryo transfer pregnancy:  Inflammatone and inflammation support  Stress support products  L-arginine CoQ10 Shatavari F or the full list of additional add-on supplements click here. The goal of preparing for an embryo transfer isn't to optimize egg quality anymore but to balance a woman's hormones, optimize her microbiome, and reduce her stress. You want the message to the body to be that you are calm, optimal, and ready to get pregnant. This is a list of all of the supplements I would consider. However, you do not need to take all of these. If you have had issues with embryo transfers in the past, you may want to consider more than someone who has had successful transfers before.  For a sample simplified protocol that I would recommend to a client, click here.  To see the full list of preferred supplements that you can pick and choose add ons, click here.  Improve Endometrial Lining  Certain nutrients help improve the health of the endometrial lining, making it thick and sticky and reducing clots or stagnation.    CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) Favorite brands:  CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) by Needed CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) by Protocol for Life Balance  L-arginine Favorite brands:  L-arginine by Designs for Health L-arginine by Biotics Research  Shatavari Favorite brands: Organic India Banyon Botanicals Vitamin E Favorite brands:  Vitamin E by Integrative Therapeutics  Vitamin E by Vital Nutrients  Proteolytic enzymes Favorite brands:  Inflammatone by Designs for Health Natto-Serrazime by Designs for Health Vascuzyme by Orthomolecular Prenatal Vitamin  Favorite products  Complete Prenatal, either powder or capsules, by Needed Prenatal Multivitamin by FullWell  Optimal Prenatal by Seeking Health  ** I recommend Needed's Prenatal because it is dosed optimally in the correct forms your body can absorb. You can get it on capsule or powder form, or get both and mix it up. If you prefer capsules, I recommend splitting them up into 4 and 4 with two meals, or 3, 3, and 2 with three meals. If you prefer powder, check out some yummy recipes to add it to at thisisneeded.com. I personally love the hot cocoa and chocolate peanut butter smoothie. Microbiome Support To support the microbiome to support inflammation, the microbiome of the uterus, and ongoing support in early pregnancy.  Favorite probiotic brands Prenatal Pre/Probiotic by Needed Orthobiotic by Orthomolecular DS-01 by Seed  Therbiotic Complete by Klaire Labs  Omega 3 Support Omega 3’s help to reduce inflammation, clotting, and they are essential for pregnancy, so it’s a great idea to start taking them before and during embryo transfer.  Favorite products: Omega 3’s by Needed  Pro-Omega 2000 by Nordic Naturals Optional - Stress Support Add On’s  Herbal adaptogens can help support the stress response as you prepare for an embryo transfer. Do not continue after embryo transfer.  Favorite products: Stress Support by Needed Adrenal HPA axis by Gaia Herbs  For stress support add on’s click here.  Supplements to Stop Once Transfer Occurs and During Pregnancy  On the day you go in for your transfer, stop these and do not continue until after pregnancy. Be sure to stop any of the following the day before your embryo transfer pregnancy:  Inflammatone and inflammation support  Stress Support products  L-arginine CoQ10 (this is ok to take during pregnancy, but talk with your doctor)  Glutathione Remember to ALWAYS consult your doctor before starting any supplement. The information and supplements provided here are for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT medical advice, is NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and is NOT intended as a substitute for or to replace the advice provided in a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult with YOUR doctor prior to starting any new supplement or health routine.

Optimize Embryo Implantation

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Click here to expand ===> Below is a sample protocol for someone to optimize fertility specifically for supporting embryo implantation. The following are recommended to stop a week after ovulation: Inflammatone and inflammation support  Stress support products  L-arginine CoQ10 Shatavari F or the full list of additional add-on supplements click here. The goal for uterine lining support is to balance a woman's hormones, optimize her microbiome, and reduce her stress. You want the message to the body to be that you are calm, optimal, and ready to get pregnant. This is a list of all of the supplements I would consider. However, you do not need to take all of these. To see the full list of preferred supplements that you can pick and choose add ons, click here.  Improve Endometrial Lining  Certain nutrients help improve the health of the endometrial lining, making it thick and sticky and reducing clots or stagnation.    CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) Favorite brands:  CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) by Needed CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) by Protocol for Life Balance  L-arginine Favorite brands:  L-arginine by Designs for Health L-arginine by Biotics Research  Shatavari Favorite brands: Organic India Banyon Botanicals Vitamin E Favorite brands:  Vitamin E by Integrative Therapeutics  Vitamin E by Vital Nutrients  Proteolytic enzymes Favorite brands:  Inflammatone by Designs for Health Natto-Serrazime by Designs for Health Vascuzyme by Orthomolecular Prenatal Vitamin  Favorite products  Complete Prenatal, either powder or capsules, by Needed Prenatal Multivitamin by FullWell  Optimal Prenatal by Seeking Health  ** I recommend Needed's Prenatal because it is dosed optimally in the correct forms your body can absorb. You can get it on capsule or powder form, or get both and mix it up. If you prefer capsules, I recommend splitting them up into 4 and 4 with two meals, or 3, 3, and 2 with three meals. If you prefer powder, check out some yummy recipes to add it to at thisisneeded.com. I personally love the hot cocoa and chocolate peanut butter smoothie. Microbiome Support To support the microbiome to support inflammation, the microbiome of the uterus, and ongoing support in early pregnancy.  Favorite probiotic brands Prenatal Pre/Probiotic by Needed Orthobiotic by Orthomolecular DS-01 by Seed  Therbiotic Complete by Klaire Labs  Omega 3 Support Omega 3’s help to reduce inflammation, clotting, and they are essential for pregnancy, so it’s a great idea to start taking them before and during pregnancy. Favorite products: Omega 3’s by Needed  Pro-Omega 2000 by Nordic Naturals Optional - Stress Support Add On’s  Herbal adaptogens can help support the stress response as you prepare for pregnancy. Do not continue a week after ovulation. You can resume once your period begins if you are not pregnant. Favorite products: Stress Support by Needed Adrenal HPA axis by Gaia Herbs  For stress support add on’s click here.  Supplements to Stop a Week After Ovulation and During Pregnancy  On the day you go in for your transfer, stop these and do not continue until after pregnancy. Be sure to stop any of the following the day before your embryo transfer pregnancy:  Inflammatone and inflammation support  Stress Support products  L-arginine CoQ10 (this is ok to take during pregnancy, but talk with your doctor)  Glutathione Remember to ALWAYS consult your doctor before starting any supplement. The information and supplements provided here are for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT medical advice, is NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease and is NOT intended as a substitute for or to replace the advice provided in a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult with YOUR doctor prior to starting any new supplement or health routine.