Alternatives & Complementary Therapies in Fertility Treatment
Alternative and complementary medicine isn’t a new concept when treating chronic conditions or even in treating the common cold. In fact a recent survey found 38% of US adults use some form of alternative and complementary therapies when treating a whole host of different conditions. The term alternative medicine describes the use of some form […]
Yoga & IVF: How Regular Exercise Can Increase Your Success
If you’re preparing for an IVF cycle, you’re no doubt well aware of the stress that goes with such a procedure. But, of course, your commitment to the journey to have your child is strong. Keeping your stress at bay and helping the process along sounds impossible but when you make yoga a daily practice […]
Cómo Mejorar Tu Fertilidad con Movimiento y Ejercicio
El movimiento y el ejercicio benefician tu salud de muchas maneras diferentes. Participar regularmente en algún tipo de ejercicio aeróbico involucra tu corazón y fortalece tu sistema cardiovascular. El ejercicio quema calorías, equilibra el azúcar en la sangre y reduce el estrés y la ansiedad. Las ventajas de un programa regular de movimiento y ejercicio […]
¿Pueden los Medicamentos de Venta Libre Ser Perjudiciales Durante IVF?
Quienes están sometiéndose a IVF hacen todo lo posible para asegurar un resultado exitoso. Para algunos, eso significa renunciar a ciertos vicios como el alcohol, el café y la comida rápida. Otros pueden adoptar las opciones dietéticas más saludables, cambiar a productos orgánicos y eliminar alimentos inflamatorios conocidos como la carne roja. Pero, ¿qué pasa […]
7 Maneras de Mantenerse Saludable Mientras Esperas los Días Óptimos de Fertilidad
Si tus períodos son regulares y has determinado el momento en que ovulas, ya podrías saber que el mejor momento para concebir es esos pocos días antes de la ovulación. El esperma vive hasta cinco días en el cuerpo femenino, y planificar las relaciones sexuales esos días previos a la ovulación ofrece la mejor oportunidad […]
Common Misconceptions About Fertility Health, Debunked
You can’t always trust what you read on the internet or what you hear from a well-intentioned family member, friend, coworker or stranger. Those statements are never more true than when you question your fertility health. So many misconceptions float around that we thought it was high time to debunk the worst of them, explain […]
Acupuncture & Fertility: 5 Things to Know
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very fine needles into the body at certain points. There are certain points located along the meridians, or energy channels, which when manipulated may correct imbalances within the body. Acupuncture is a key component in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine and restores homeostasis, or optimal function, to the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Nutritional Supplements for Improved Fertility
Fertility is a much more complex process than many people realize. In fact, unless you’re struggling with infertility, you probably wouldn’t give it a second thought. But for roughly one in five couples in the US, the act of conceiving a child is anything but easy. Basic biology teaches us that healthy sperm must meet […]
Common Household Products to Avoid When Trying to Get Pregnant
When you’re trying to conceive it’s important you avoid toxins. Sure, you know to stay away from the obvious like insecticides and crop dusters but what about the everyday products in your home? We are very much surrounded by poisons on a daily basis and may not even be aware of the potential risk. From […]
7 Helpful Practices to Calm Your IVF Anxiety
The overwhelming anxiety surrounding infertility and treatment for infertility is real. In fact, according to the NIH, roughly 20% of men and over 40% of women enter into their first IVF cycle with anxiety. That kind of stress sets you up for the more crippling depression and even takes a toll on your body to […]