Are Heavy Metals Playing Havoc With Your Fertility? (PART 1)

, July 23rd, 2009 in Articles // Fertility No Comments

Heavy metals are natural components of the Earth’s crust. However to the body, they are poisonous substances even in very small quantities, which enter our food and water supply by industrial and consumer waste, or even from acidic rain breaking down soils and releasing heavy metals into streams, lakes, rivers, and [...]

5 Effective Ways To Naturally Boost Male Fertility

July 2nd, 2009 in Articles // Fertility No Comments

Male factor represents approximately 40% of the reason some couples have difficulty conceiving. In many cases and with sufficient time, natural methods of treatment can make a dramatic improvement in the quality of sperm parameters — although at least 120 days of targeted treatment is required before definite improvements can be possible.
The key to optimum [...]

What Is Emotional Freedom Technique And How Can It Help Me Get Pregnant?

, June 18th, 2009 in Articles // Fertility // Health No Comments

Several thousand years ago, the Chinese discovered a complex system of energy circuits, called energy meridians, running throughout the body. Meridians are the centerpiece of Eastern medicine and health practices. More recently, Western medicine has started to pay attention to energy flows and their effect on mental and physical health. [...]

Do Emotions Really Play A Role In Fertility Treatment?

, , October 30th, 2008 in Articles No Comments

We may think the body controls its own processes and solely determines its destiny and how we feel on an ongoing basis. However, this is only partly true. It is in fact the mind (our brain) and the outward thoughts we manufacture, which end up creating the feelings that in turn manifest into concrete results [...]

How Positive Thinking May Ensure A Positive Outcome

, , October 16th, 2008 in Articles No Comments

I have recently mentioned how the effects of stress can negatively impact the body, thus putting a damper on fertility.  Another way it can hinder your chances is via the mind/body connection.
That’s right!  You can think yourself (in) fertile! It’s your choice.
Many couples become emotionally distressed when they facing conception problems. These negative emotions breed [...]

Female Libido – Why the big “O” is more than just ooolala!

, , October 9th, 2008 in Articles No Comments

You may be trying to conceive, and although some couples report to experience a lull in their sex lives as a result of what can become the ‘trying to conceive’ rollercoaster and/or long standing infertility that they forget to enjoy the ride! It is important to reframe your thoughts around being intimate with your partner.
Try [...]

Time Out! — Why Stress Can Hinder Your Fertility?

, , October 2nd, 2008 in Articles No Comments

Stress kills, but it also makes for reproductive havoc. These factors have been scientifically proven on both counts and felt by people everywhere. Stress can lead to headaches, stomach ulcers, and weaken our immune defenses. It can cause anxiety, depression, panic attacks and heart attacks – The list goes on… However, did you know just [...]

Can I take herbs to improve my changes through IVF?

, , , September 25th, 2008 in Articles No Comments

The short answer to this question is NO! If you are doing IVF it is best not to take any herbal medicines because there is a potential for herb-drug interaction which may even decrease your chances of creating a baby through IVF.
Your nutrients on the other hand are essential and should definitely be taken throughout [...]

Love your Liver For A Natural Fertility Boost

, September 18th, 2008 in Articles No Comments

Optimum natural fertility depends upon excellent general health, which can only be attained when our body’s metabolic processes are nourished and well balanced. This is where the liver comes in.
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body because it governs approximately 500 metabolic processes to ensure optimum health. These are categorized [...]

Common And Well Established Infertility Treatments Are Unlikely To Improve Fertility

, September 5th, 2008 in Articles No Comments

The following article from Medical News Today about a research paper published in the British Medical Journal brings up some interesting and controversial points about existing medical treatments for fertility problems and their questionable efficacy, I thought you may like to know about this. You can see my comments at the end.
 
Common And Well Established [...]