Fertility refers to the ability to become pregnant (or effect a pregnancy) through normal sexual activity, while infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after one year of regular intercourse without contraception. Infertility can affect either the male or the female partner and can have a number of [...]
The hallmark of modern technology is convenience and it can come with at a high price. Modern technology emits high levels of electromagnetic radiation, which is a definite hazard to optimum fertility and the developing embryo. The best way to protect your fertility and safeguard the health and wellbeing of you and your prospective family [...]
We often underestimate the impact of chemicals on our bodies and immediate environment. However, most chemicals are toxic to our body cells and metabolic functions. There should be no doubt in one’s mind about the extent to which chemicals in our immediate environments including our homes and offices can negatively impact on our fertility and [...]
The link between alcohol and fertility has long been debated, however the expert consensus is that there is no safe level of consumption for a teratogenic substance (i.e. one that causes mutations and abnormalities) when a couple desires a healthy conception—and this is even of greater importance for couples challenged by fertility problems or those [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
