Caffeine and Pregnancy: Is Coffee Bad For You When TTC?
Article Overview Coffee as a Source of AntioxidantsCaffeine and Pregnancy: 5 Ways Coffee Can Affect FertilityOther Ways Coffee Can Affect Your BodyTo Decaf or Not to Decaf?9 Healthier Coffee Substitutes7 Tips on Quitting Coffee As someone who’s trying to get pregnant, you’re probably wondering if caffeine and pregnancy can go together. And right now, perhaps […]
Continue readingExercise When Trying to Conceive: How to Increase Chances of Getting Pregnant
As a personal trainer and mother of two, I definitely understand the importance of exercise for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. That said, monster workouts that are worn like a badge of honor can also dramatically reduce your chances of getting pregnant. The same goes if you are not exercising at all. In this article, […]
Continue readingAging Men and Sperm Health: Can Older Men be Fathers?
Article Overview Age & Sperm Production: Why Does Sperm Health Decline With Age?Why is Age and Fertility Knowledge Helpful?How do we improve a decline in age-related sperm quality?How to Increase Sperm Health Through Diet and Lifestyle Changes Male fertility issues are becoming more and more common, for men of all ages. People may be surprised […]
Continue readingNatural Endometriosis Treatment: How to Naturally Balance Hormones to Get Pregnant
Endometriosis is something a considerable minority of women may experience in their lifetime. It may also have much to do with infertility, as some studies suggest 50% of infertile women have struggled with endometriosis(1). In today’s article, we are going to explore more of the causes of endometriosis, what we can do to help alleviate […]
Continue readingHow to Increase Fertility Over 40
Article Overview 15 Blood Tests If You’re Trying to Increase Fertility Over 40Folate and FertilityFertility Over 40 for GuysHow to Prevent the Setback of a MiscarriageSupplements to Increase Fertility Over 40Diet and Lifestyle to Increase Fertility NaturallyAcupunctureExerciseEgg QualityKnow Your OvulationTo Wrap it Up If you’re trying to conceive (TTC) and nearing towards, or are over 40, […]
Continue readingStress Does Impact Your Fertility… But How?
Is there a connection between stress and infertility? Stress is pretty unavoidable these days. There are constant demands on our time and energy — not to mention expectations from family, work, community (and ourselves!). It can feel like a constant juggling act that’s exhausting and overwhelming. No one is immune – everyone feels stress to […]
Continue readingNatural Treatments for Endometriosis: Reduce Your Estrogen Levels
Article Overview So What Is Endometriosis Exactly?Medical Treatment for EndometriosisWhat’s the Deal With Estrogen?External Sources of Estrogen: Endocrine DisruptorsPhytoestrogens and EndometriosisHow to Reduce Estrogen Naturally1. How to Keep the Estrogen Out of the Body2. How to Get the Estrogen Out of Your Body If this article has piqued your interest, you probably have or know […]
Continue readingLeptin Resistance, Insulin and PCOS Infertility
In this article we’ll explore the correlation between leptin resistance and insulin resistance in cases of PCOS. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the main causes of infertility in Western women, with an increasing prevalence among women of reproductive age. According to the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society, “PCOS typically involves the presence of irregular […]
Continue readingImmune System Infertility: How to Address Autoimmune Fertility Issues
Your immune system works hard to defend your body against harmful enemies. These can come in the form of: parasites, viruses and bacteria, it’s your immune system’s job to ensure these enemies don’t get out of hand and cause disease. For some people however the immune system sees its host (the person) as the enemy. […]
Continue readingGetting Pregnant After 40: Does Sugar Cause Infertility?
Many individuals nowadays are trying to get pregnant after 40 and having children later than their parents and grandparents. This is due to many reasons of course such as the need for more schooling, the importance of establishing careers, getting some financial stability, and meeting the right person. With advancing age, fertility does decline and […]
Continue readingIVF Cycle Failed… What Went Wrong & What Next?
Have you recently been through a failed IVF cycle? If so, you’re probably wondering what went wrong, what caused it to what work and perhaps, what if anything can you do differently next time? If your IVF cycle failed I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is this: ‘IVF Cannot […]
Continue readingDoes CoQ10 Improve Egg Quality & Age-Related Infertility?
Article Overview What Do We Mean by the Quality or Health of Your Eggs?Mitochondrial Function and How Egg Health Decreases With AgeEgg Quality & CoQ10Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Supplements to Improve Egg HealthHere Are 3 Factors to Consider When Taking CoQ10:Another Piece to the Puzzle: Oxidation4 Tips: How to Boost Egg Quality Through Fertility Diet and […]
Continue readingHow I Got Pregnant At 40
If you’re over 40, have never been pregnant or perhaps it was long time ago, you never quite know if you can get pregnant. Here’s how I got pregnant at 40.
Continue reading9 Drugs Which Affect Your Fertility
Article Overview How Do Drugs Affect Your Fertility?9 Drugs Which Affect Your FertilityDo Fertility Pills Really Work? Are They Safe to Use?Takeaway You have to be careful when it comes to taking drugs (whether prescription or non-prescription) whenever you’re trying to conceive. Some medicines, although seemingly harmless—like several common over-the-counter medicines—may negatively impact your fertility […]
Continue readingGluten-Free Diet And Fertility: Ways To Improve Your Fertility
A gluten-free diet and fertility go hand in hand for numerous reasons. First off there is the immune connection. If you are intolerant to gluten or wheat each time you ingest gluten your immune system will react by causing an inflammation in your small intestines. This is the site of nutrient absorption. In addition gluten […]
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