Infertility is a rising problem in today’s society. The good part is that in many cases, the body can reverse infertility naturally if given the correct resources.
Infertility, like any disease, is simply a sign that something is not right inside the body and must be fixed.
Infertility can be caused by a huge number of factors: hormone imbalance, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, Anovulatory Cycles, physical blockage, inadequate hormone production, short luteal phase, lack of lutenizing hormone, high levels or prolactin, & many others.
Poor nutrition often plays a major role, as does exposure to toxins. Age plays less role, except for menopause.
This is by far the most important step. Most of us these days are undernourished, despite being overweight. The body simply will not allow conception to occur or a pregnancy to continue if it doesn’t have the basic foundation it needs to sustain a pregnancy.
Many women turn to a low-fat, high fiber diet in an attempt to increase health and lose weight.
Weight loss has been shown to increase fertility, but losing weight in this way is rarely effective for increasing fertility because it deprives the body of the necessary proteins and fats necessary for hormone production.
To optimize fertility through nutrition:
Remove grains, processed foods, sugars and starches from the dish
Obtain necessary carbohydrates from vegetables, some fruits and starchy sources like sweet potatoes and squash.
Increase healthy fats in the diet especially from sources like coconuts, coconut oil, olives and olive oil, butter, grass-fed meats, eggs, avocado and nuts.
Get enough protein especially from grass fed meats, eggs, and nuts.
Get enough protein especially from grass fed meats, eggs, & nuts.
Eat a lot of vegetables, especially green leafy varieties like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard, chard, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and similar veggies.
Avoid processed dairy and if you eat dairy, eat raw, organic dairy from sources like butter, ghee, and heavy cream.
Drink enough water- your urine should be very lightly colored. For most women, this is around 4 quarts a day.
NOTE: Get insulin levels under control- even if you don’t have Type II diabetes, a high carbohydrate diet often goes hand-in-hand with some level of insulin resistance. Optimizing dietary factors with the above methods will help make your body more sensitive to insulin.
Any doctor would tell u that habits like smoking, drug use, & high caffeine intake can severely impair fertility. There are many other lifestyle factors that contribute as well:
Lack of sleep
Exposure to toxins
Lack of exercise or too much exercise
High stress levels
Certain medications or supplements
We will look closely at how d above affects infertility in details
The most common lifestyle factors that can increase fertility are:
Getting enough sleep:
Sleep plays a vital role in production of many hormones. Studies have shown that women with low melatonin and serotonin levels have a shorter luteal phase (time between ovulation and menstruation) and consequently have a lower chance of conceiving.
Lack of sleep also impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate adrenaline, cortisol and insulin, making conception very difficult. Make sleep a priority and get enough to feel rested, not just awake. This may mean taking a nap during the day or going to bed a few hours earlier. A completely dark sleep environment may also help melatonin levels and sleep.
Get the right amount of exercise: –
Getting adequate exercise is important for fertility, but too much can have the opposite effect. Most women do well with several hours of recreational activity a week (walking, fun sports, or swimming) and a few weight training sessions.
Too much moderate/intensive exercise will keep d body from ovulation if done regularly. While weight loss can greatly help fertility, having too little body fat (below 15-18%) can make d body go into an anovulatory state.
Minimize exposure to toxins-
most women notice improvement from limiting exposure to household chemicals, conventional cosmetic & beauty product
Limit Stress-
Easier said than done, especially for anyone who is going through the emotions of fertility difficulties. You’ve probably been told that if you can relax, you will get pregnant. While this is certainly not true for everyone, reducing stress is a good idea. Often, the ideas above will help with many of the physical causes of stress, leaving you more time to (hopefully) relax.
Certain medications or supplements-
Check with your doctor to see if any medications you are taking could impair fertility. Steroids and antidepressants have been known to do so, as well as any other hormone containing or affecting medications.
While diet &lifestyle alone often reverse infertility, some women notice faster results with d aid of natural supplements &herbs.
Some of d supplement that help women increase fertility is Fermented Cod Liver Oil, which is also good for developing baby & healthy pregnancy. D beneficial fats in Fermented Cod Liver Oil & d high Omega-3 content helps reduce inflammation & boost hormone production
A hormone balancing herb that is known throughout the world for its fertility & vitality promoting properties. Good for both men & women to increase fertility, though women should only take between menses & ovulation & discontinue to make sure it is not taken during pregnancy. It is a very potent herb that has very noticeable effects on fertility. It comes in powder form or capsule form
Will continue next Sunday its quiet lenghty.......
Have a lovely week!!
No comments:
Post a Comment