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Fertility Articles

Fertility Yoga Aids in Conceiving

Check out this short article which covers some of the basic yoga poses that improve blood flow to the reproductive system.

 

Mother’s Diet during Pregnancy Alters Baby’s DNA

The importance of a healthy, balanced diet is important for all aspects of fertility, conception and pregnancy.  The journal, Diabetes, studies the impact on the baby’s DNA and future weight.  Read the story here.

 

Semen’s Secret Ingredient Induces Ovulation

There is a very interesting new study which shows that semen’s fluid actually induces ovulation.

Discussion is that this may be helpful in future treatment of infertility.  It also throws idea of using rhythm method to prevent pregnancy into question.

Read the article here.

 

Walnuts improve sperm health!

“Sperm shape, movement and vitality improved in men who added walnuts to their diet over 12 weeks.”

Read the article here.

Recommended Fertility Books

The Infertility Cure: The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Health Babies, Randine Lewis, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximizing Fertility, Sami S. David, MD, and Jill Blakeway, L.Ac.

Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler

Restoring Fertility (DVDs), Drs. Brandon Horn, Ph.D. L.Ac. (FABORM), and Wendy Yu, Ph.D, L.Ac. (FABORM)

The Way of the Fertile Soul: Ten Ancient Chinese Secrets to Tap into a Woman's Potential, Randine Lewis, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Cooking for Fertility, Kathryn Simmons Flynn