Published articles by Anne Digby

These are some of Anne's articles that have been published throughout Australia.  Some of them have also been published overseas by various support groups.

 

Iron Supplementation in Pregnancy

Published in the Winter 2008 edition of Nurture - a magazine devoted to parenting naturally.

Detoxing

This article about detoxification - what it is and how it happens - appeared in IVF Friends Newsletter in December 2005.

Folic acid and B Vitamins

What are folic acid and B vitamins, where do they come from and why are they recommended for women wishing to conceive.  Published in IVF Friends Newsletter in 2006.

Caffeine and Fertility

An article about recent scientific research into the effect of caffeine on male and female fertility.  Published in IVF Friends Newsletter in April 2005.

Male Fertility

This article includes references about many of the known factors that affect sperm quality and quantity.  Published in IVF Friends Newsletter in June 2005.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

What is this complex condition and what are the underlying causes.  Published in IVF Friends Newsletter in May 2003.

Eating for Polycystic Ovarian Disease

A brief introduction in the type of diet that is helpful for this condition.

Xeno-Oestrogens

This article is about the disruption that environmental chemicals are causing our hormones and includes references.  Published in IVF Friends Newsletter in April 2003.

Other Publications of Interest - pdf files

Nutrimedicine/Phytomedicine is a leading provider of nutritional and herbal medicine in Australia.  I highly  recommend their products in my clinic.  These information sheets are available to the public on Nutrimedicine's website www.nutrimedicine.com

Glucose Management - all about carbohydrates and glucose, how glucose affects the body and lots of information about how to manage it

Healthy Eating Suggestions - Ten tips for achieving and maintaining health and menu ideas

Gluten Free Diet - information for people with Coeliac disease or those who want to avoid gluten in their diet

Dairy-free Diet - for people who are allergic or intolerant of dairy food or want to avoid dairy in their diet

Dietary Fibre - how much you need and where to find it

The New Food Pyramid - a guide to the new way to think about food

Vegetarian Diet - up to date information about plant-based diets

Food Chemical Sensitivities - for people who have or suspect a food allergy

Pregnancy related information

Essential Nutrients in Pregnancy and Preconception

Common Conditions in Pregnancy

Dietary and Lifestyle Requirements in Pregnancy

Folic Acid & Pregnancy - from Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Listeria and Food - from Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Mercury in Fish - from Food Standards Australia New Zealand