The bad news: Poor sperm health affects about half of couples who are trying to conceive. The good news: Guys make new sperm every three months, and adding nutrient supplements to simple diet and lifestyle changes can mean big improvements for his swimmers!
Read MoreThis ancient Maya abdominal massage gently guides reproductive and abdominal organs back into their optimal positions, alleviating tissue congestion and organ constriction to improve the vital flows of energy, blood, lymph and nerves. It effectively treats common digestive disorders including IBS, chronic constipation, gas, bloating and acid reflux, and pelvic conditions including painful or irregular periods, infertility, PCOS, ovarian cysts, c-section or hysterectomy recovery and pelvic pain.
Read MoreDuring my residency in Portland I performed IUI’s for patients. One of the most interesting aspects of this was looking at the sperm under a microscope. If the sample was from sperm banks they were well-formed, buzzing with energy and zoomed across the field. Donor sperm didn’t always hit the mark, sometimes sluggish or odd-looking. One of the reasons? Marijuana use. Read more to learn how marijuana affects male and female fertility
Read MorePlastic products are chockfull of chemicals that interfere with how hormones are made and their actions. The chemicals also affect the ovaries leading to a loss of eggs. Here are 5 ways to reduce your exposure and boost your fertility.
Read More“My app tells me when I ovulate”. I hear this on the reg, but here’s the thing, your app predicts ovulation and your fertile window based on math, not on your actual body. Here are the factors that affect ovulation and the best way to track the fertile window
Read MoreWith all the different options available, I’m often asked which supplements mamas-to-be should be taking for preconception health. Here are my top three nutrient recommendations for the prenatal period, pregnancy and the post-partum period.
Read MoreSperm health is evaluated by multiple factors including how many there are in a sample, how well they move and their size and shape. Lifestyle factors can pack a punch when trying to improve the health of these little guys. Here are 6 research-backed lifestyle factors that help make better, faster, stronger sperm.
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