Research has shown that up to a third of couples struggle to conceive - so what can people do to increase their fertility? Here is some advice on foods that can help to make you fertile
Eat organic
We don't yet know what the impact may be of untested combinations of pesticides and food additives on fertility. Play safe by choosing organic foods help to avoid toxicity and maximise nutrients.
Organic milk and grain products such as bread and pasta are not much more expensive than the alternatives. If eating meat, have organic free-range and stick to your budget by having it less often and having cheaper protein sources such as beans on the other days.
If your fruit and veg are not organic, wash them in a bowl of water with a tablespoon of vinegar as this helps to wash off the fat-based pesticides.
Go up to 8-a-day
Five handfuls of veg and three pieces of fruit a day in a variety of colours such as red, purple, orange and dark green help to top up antioxidant levels which may help protect the genetic material in the egg and sperm. They also give you plenty of fibre to help your digestive system clear out waste and toxins.
Phyto-estrogens for hormone balance
These plant-based hormone balancers help to prevent imbalances between oestrogen and progesterone which may lead to fertility problems and early miscarriage. Include a daily portion of fermented soya such as tempeh or miso, beans, peas, lentils and flax seeds to help keep a healthy hormonal balance.
Cut out the fertility hinderers
Two of the most important things to remove from your diet are alcohol and caffeine. Studies in men have shown that if these are drunk above a certain level (5 units of alcohol a week and 1 caffeinated drink a day), this could mean that it takes twice as long to fall pregnant. We don't know the effects on fertility in women but ideally both partners should cut these out.
Get prepared
It's also a good idea to reduce the foods and drinks that you can't eat during pregnancy before you fall pregnant so that you're fully prepared and don't need to worry if you had something early on which is better avoided.
These include certain cheeses, meats and gravy which have been kept warm along with unwashed salads as they pose a risk of food poisoning. Also avoid liver which may carry potentially harmful levels of vitamin A.
What's also useful is knowing that your monthly cycle is balanced and when you are ovulating so you can choose the best time to try. First Response ovulation test sticks are really helpful for this and give you a cople of days? notice of ovulation so you can make sure the sperm are ready and waiting for the egg release.
Essential fats
Small sized oily fish, hemp and flax seed oils and omega-3 eggs from seed-fed hens are rich in omega-3 fats. These fats support male and female fertility and hormonal balance and also help the baby's brain, nervous system and eyes to develop once pregnant.
Algae
Algae is a true super-food as it contains a vast array of nutrients, essential fats and amino acids in a totally natural and easy to absorb form. As it is at the bottom of the food chain it is also easy to grow with no potentially harmful toxicity. Have a daily algae shake such as ProGreens which also includes beneficial bacteria for digestive health and hormone balance and is safe in pregnancy.
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Friday 24 September 2010
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Pregnancy after 40?
Some say life begins at 40 and for many so does pregnancy.
So many people think that once you hit 40 that's it, your time is up for having children. However this is totally untrue as more and more women (including me) are choosing to wait until they are older to have children. It is now very possible to get pregnant naturally in your 40's.
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Drugs, and expensive painful procedures such as IVF or IUI to treat infertility only seldom work but the side effects and the procedures can be nasty. The tiny handful of infertility sufferers who have learned how to treat their Infertility from within and without ever using drugs, painful surgical procedures or over the counters are the only women in the world who keep it off permanently. Now you can learn these Infertility cure secrets from a nutritionist, Chinese medicine researcher and a former sufferer who knows from real-world experience exactly how it's done
You can learn to:
- Get Pregnant Quickly and Naturally Within 2 Months
- Give Birth to Healthy Babies
- Reverse Both Female and Male Infertility Issues
- Improve the Quality of Your Life Dramatically!
Even if you have had a miscarriage please don't give up. I myself am just about to turn 40 and am lucky to have a beautiful healthy toddler, 18 months old now. However I did have a miscarriage 10 months ago and was absolutely devastated. I wanted to wait and get my head sorted out and have just found out recently that I am pregnant. I put it down to the fact that I am not as stressed as I used to be. I have a close friend the same age as me and the exact same thing happened to her only two weeks before me and now she is 20 weeks pregnant and everything is going well.
Before the expense and trauma of IVF just give this a go and try and do everything naturally. Also try and stay as relaxed as possible, a big problem is stress and trying to get the timing just right. Just relax and let nature take it's course. If you are trying for a baby you should try and relax as much as possible and don't just see sex as a means to an end. I have another friend who was on IVF for months and had become so stressed that sex had become a chore and she dreaded it. They decided to give up on the IVF after over a year and then once they had relaxed hey presto she became pregnant and now has a beautiful little baby girl. Stress really is the route of all evil in my eyes as I know the main reason for my miscarriage was due to this. I'm not condoning IVF in any way, I think it is great for people who genuinely can't have children naturally but I really think you should check out the link below first and think of trying this before going down that route.
It is based on Lisa Olson's knowledge and research over the last 14 years. She tells you all the right foods to eat, what drinks you should have and even what makeup to avoid to increase your chances of getting pregnant. She gives you the three main herbs to use based on her knowledge of Chinese medicine and how it can help you get pregnant. It also helps you how to help to increase your partners sperm count amongst many other things. It really is well worth a read.
"Pregnancy Miracle " is a 240 page downloadable e-book containing all the secret natural Infertility cure methods, unique powerful techniques and the 5 step holistic Infertility cure system I've discovered in over 14 years of research. This program contains all the information you'll ever need to eliminate your reproductive and hormonal related disorders permanently in weeks and become pregnant naturally within 2-4 months, without using drugs, without surgery and without any side effects.
Click Here!
So many people think that once you hit 40 that's it, your time is up for having children. However this is totally untrue as more and more women (including me) are choosing to wait until they are older to have children. It is now very possible to get pregnant naturally in your 40's.
Click Here!
Drugs, and expensive painful procedures such as IVF or IUI to treat infertility only seldom work but the side effects and the procedures can be nasty. The tiny handful of infertility sufferers who have learned how to treat their Infertility from within and without ever using drugs, painful surgical procedures or over the counters are the only women in the world who keep it off permanently. Now you can learn these Infertility cure secrets from a nutritionist, Chinese medicine researcher and a former sufferer who knows from real-world experience exactly how it's done
You can learn to:
- Get Pregnant Quickly and Naturally Within 2 Months
- Give Birth to Healthy Babies
- Reverse Both Female and Male Infertility Issues
- Improve the Quality of Your Life Dramatically!
Even if you have had a miscarriage please don't give up. I myself am just about to turn 40 and am lucky to have a beautiful healthy toddler, 18 months old now. However I did have a miscarriage 10 months ago and was absolutely devastated. I wanted to wait and get my head sorted out and have just found out recently that I am pregnant. I put it down to the fact that I am not as stressed as I used to be. I have a close friend the same age as me and the exact same thing happened to her only two weeks before me and now she is 20 weeks pregnant and everything is going well.
Before the expense and trauma of IVF just give this a go and try and do everything naturally. Also try and stay as relaxed as possible, a big problem is stress and trying to get the timing just right. Just relax and let nature take it's course. If you are trying for a baby you should try and relax as much as possible and don't just see sex as a means to an end. I have another friend who was on IVF for months and had become so stressed that sex had become a chore and she dreaded it. They decided to give up on the IVF after over a year and then once they had relaxed hey presto she became pregnant and now has a beautiful little baby girl. Stress really is the route of all evil in my eyes as I know the main reason for my miscarriage was due to this. I'm not condoning IVF in any way, I think it is great for people who genuinely can't have children naturally but I really think you should check out the link below first and think of trying this before going down that route.
It is based on Lisa Olson's knowledge and research over the last 14 years. She tells you all the right foods to eat, what drinks you should have and even what makeup to avoid to increase your chances of getting pregnant. She gives you the three main herbs to use based on her knowledge of Chinese medicine and how it can help you get pregnant. It also helps you how to help to increase your partners sperm count amongst many other things. It really is well worth a read.
"Pregnancy Miracle " is a 240 page downloadable e-book containing all the secret natural Infertility cure methods, unique powerful techniques and the 5 step holistic Infertility cure system I've discovered in over 14 years of research. This program contains all the information you'll ever need to eliminate your reproductive and hormonal related disorders permanently in weeks and become pregnant naturally within 2-4 months, without using drugs, without surgery and without any side effects.
Click Here!
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