Increasing Ovulation through Food & Drink
August 1, 2011 by Cindy Ferda · Leave a Comment
One of the most important factors in optimizing your reproductive chances naturally includes adding the right foods and drinks to both you and
your partner’s diet.
When it comes to food choices and enhancing fertility, always bear in mind the old adage you are what you eat. Make quality choices.
Women should take precautionary measures when deciding what foods to consume to ramp up conception chances. Just as important as what you should eat is what you should not eat while attempting to conceive.
Although fish offers wonderful healthful low-fat omega-3 fatty acid benefits and a host of other great nutrients and vitamins like vitamin B, iron and zinc to a woman’s diet, it must be carefully monitored.
Studies have shown that in pregnancies which include fish in the diet, there is a positive impact on the reduction of fetal heart issues. Studies have also shown that consumption of fish oil capsules during pregnancy actually makes it to the developing fetus’ brain offering positive healthful results.
However, the mercury level in some fish is recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to name a few organizations, as too high and outweigh the omega-3 fatty acid benefits.
Water is an essential requirement for proper sperm travel within the woman’s reproductive tract. Drink approximately 10-13(8 oz.) cups each day.
FERTILITY ENHANCING FOODS & DRINKS
The following list of fertility enhancing foods and liquids for women offer a wide variety of choices and provide the necessary nutrients for ramping up and raising the chances of a healthy conception.
Water – To maintain optimal health and proper reproductive functions, one must remain optimally hydrated. Filtered and natural spring water are the safest choices. Water is known to process nutrients in a more optimal fashion while it helps develop new cells, sustains blood volume, provides a moist environment for sensitive tissues and organs and regulates the body temperature. Water is an essential requirement for proper sperm travel within the woman’s reproductive tract. Drink approximately 10-13 8 oz. cups each day.
Juicing – Juicing any fruits and vegetables rich in beta carotene or chocked-full of folic acid or antioxidants is a phenomenal healthful boost to the reproductive system for women. Carrot juice offers amazing healthy benefits however be careful not to over do it. Studies report the cleansing effects may lower the amount of good bacteria in the system and additional probiotics like acidophilus may be needed to be optimally balanced. This can be found in yogurt or taken as a supplement.
Spinach – Rich in antioxidants and full of folic acid and iron, leafy green vegetables are a vital ingredient to maintain a healthy reproductive system. Leafy green vegetables like spinach contain folic acid which is important for preventing birth defects and is a vital ingredient for producing viable eggs.
Orange & YellowVegetables- Orange and yellow vegetables contain an abundance of beta carotene, an antioxidant, which has been shown to maintain hormonal balance and ward off miscarriage. Try adding a glass of freshly made carrot juice mixed with apple to your diet each day in addition to your fresh vegetable portions with your regular meals.
Broccoli and Cabbage – Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage contain a phytonutrient called DIM that helps with estrogen metabolism. They are also known to prevent fibroids and endometriosis in women.
Carrots, Peas and SweetPotatoes- Containing beta-carotene, these veggies will help regulate a menstrual cycle, thus improving chances for conception.
Strawberries, Blueberries, Oranges, Papaya, Kiwi & Cantaloupe – Full of vitamin C and antioxidants, these fruits offer healthful reproductive benefits to women trying to conceive. The destruction of healthy cells by free radicals in the system may be significantly slowed down by increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables containing gluthione. Free radicals destroy cells in the body and lead to aging and potential disease.
Meat,chicken,fish,eggs,tofu and dairy products(Protein) – Amino acids in protein are vital for viable egg production and for making LH (luteinizing hormones) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormones) which are essential fertility hormones.
Scientific research also suggests women who get more of their protein from plants and less from animal sources have fewer overall ovulatory issues. Be certain to monitor mercury level intake from seafood as high levels can be toxic in a pregnancy.
Whole grains – Try to consume natural unrefined whole grain bread products. Unfortunately, the refining process removes more than 15 key nutrients from grains such as B vitamins and iron. Opt for making your own whole grain breads and pancakes. They will be chocked-full of fertility enhancing goodness.
Oysters – With an abundant amount of zinc, oysters are known fertility enhancer, however high mercury levels from seafood have been linked to miscarriage. Think moderation.
Tofu and soy – With careful use, tofu and soy are excellent sources of protein. Some studies suggest however, high levels of soy foods containing plant-derived estrogen called phytoestrogens may in fact decrease fertility. A study was conducted back in 2005 linking isoflavone Genistein with fertility issues. Think moderation.
FertiliTea – Try adding a cup of FertiliTea to your routine each day. Studies show that women who have issues with fertile quality cervical fluid may increase their chances of conception after consuming this all natural or- ganic herbal tea. Available on-line or at specialty markets, the one month supply runs about $20. The natural ingredients like chasteberry helps to normalize a woman’s cycle and encourages more fertile quality cervical fluid production.
Studies indicate the benefits of maintaining an optimum weight while trying to conceive is of the utmost importance. Women who are overweight reduce their chances of conception because the additional fat tissue may lead to the additional production of estrogen. Excess estrogen is known to cause a hor- monal imbalance that may affect ovulation.
It is important to find the right balance. Women who are under weight are also prone to ovulatory issues as well.
Remember, you and your partner are in training. This is the most important marathon of your life. The outcome will effect your family deeply, thus it is imperative you make the decision to optimize your health with optimal food choices.
Aspartame and infertility
July 29, 2011 by Cindy Ferda · 1 Comment
Originally discovered in 1966 while searching for an ulcer drug, Aspartame was approved by the FDA in 1974 as a food additive; followed by a retraction based on demonstrated public concern over the fact that the substance produced brain tumors in rats; followed by approval once again in 1981 while under pressure from the soft drink lobby despite three FDA scientists who continued to voice their serious health concerns.
Currently, at the Environmental Oncology Center at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Dr. Devra Davis contends that all scientific
evidence relating to Aspartame has been conclusive. “Negative for human health”.
Because the diet soda and diet food product industry’s mega-billion dollar yearly business stands to lose the big bucks if the bona fide information on the adverse affects from Aspartame becomes recognized by the public and the FDA (the FDA has had more than 10,000 complaints relating to Aspartame and ignored the out cry thus far), the dangers of Aspartame and its affect on the human body and reproductive health still remains a somewhat guarded secret by the powers that be.
So, how does this relate to fertility?
Years ago, Dr. James Bowen, M.D. told the FDA “Every known metabolite of Aspartame is of marked or questionable toxicity and patently unsafe for human use.”
Additionally he has been quoted as saying, “At every point in the fertility process Aspartame destroys. It ruins female sexual response and induces male sexual dysfunction. Beyond this, Aspartame disrupts fetal development by aborting it or inducing defects. And if a live child is born, Aspartame may have heinously damaged the DNA of the baby cursing future generations.”
According to Emory University Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics, Dr. Louis Elsas in a testimony before Congress back in 1987, “Aspartame is a well known neuro- toxin and teratogen (a process that interferes with normal prenatal development, causing the formation of one or more developmental abnormalities of the fetus). In some [as yet undefined] dose, aspartame will irreversibly [in the developing child or fetal brain] produce adverse effects. The placenta concentrates phenylalanine and this causes mental retardation.”
Aspartic Acid: Harmless; it’s broken down into alanine, an amino acid, and ox- aloacetate, an organic compound.
Phenylalanine: An allergen to some people, it is broken down into mostly tyrosine, an amino acid, and to a lesser extent into phenylethylamine, an alkaloid, and phenylpyruvate.
Methanol: (wood alcohol) is broken down into formic acid (the toxin in ant bites) and formaldehyde which is a carcinogen.
According to Ronald Frazer, Ph.D., Natural Health, “each diet soda with aspartame produces about 20 mg of methanol. The methanol breaks down further into 6 mg of formaldehyde which is three times the daily EPA limit. It’s 30 times the limit in New Jersey, 100 times the limit in California, and 300 times the limit in Maryland”.
A proponent of Aspartame detoxification, program creator Dr. Janet Starr Hull asserts “Aspartame is a dangerous chemical food additive, and its use during preg- nancy and by children is one of the greatest modern tragedies of all”. She con- cludes that since 1981 Americans have been using products containing the poison “aspartame” and the number of victims are piling up. They are learning for them- selves that many of their health or reproductive problems are a direct result of years of aspartame consumption.
On a final note, even OSHA and HUD have rules and regulations to follow regarding exposure to formaldehyde.
Consider the fact that OSHA regulates formaldehyde exposure in humans in the workplace. They too consider it a known carcinogen and have adopted a Permissible Exposure Level of .75 ppm & an action level of 0.5 ppm.
Even HUD established a ‘max exposure level’ to formaldehyde (.4 ppm for mobile homes). Based upon current information, they advise mitigating formaldehyde that is present at levels higher than 0.1 ppm.
Infertility issues and Celiac Disease
July 29, 2011 by Jasmine Jafferali · Leave a Comment
Did you know that up to 8% of women with unexplained infertility have Celiac disease? 
Today, approximately one in six people are infertile or need some help in achieving a pregnancy, and of those, 15% have unexplained infertility.
Celiac disease is a silent, inherited autoimmune disorder that is often missed by medical professionals. The disease affects the digestive process of the small intestine and is triggered by the consumption of gluten–a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Celiac Disease causes an abnormal response to gluten ingestion: the immune system attacks the small intestine, inhibiting the absorption of important nutrients such as Vitamin B12, folic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, all nutrients needed to support a viable pregnancy. When undiagnosed, gluten destroys the intestinal villi and wreaks havoc on the body’s systems.
About 97% of people with Celiac Disease have not been diagnosed and if gone untreated can lead to other health issues such as infertility. For a child, it takes an average of eight visits to several pediatricians before getting a proper diagnosis, often because it has gone undetected in one of the parents.
What if you are trying to conceive (TTC)? What other symptoms may you experience? There are over 300 symptoms to Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity according to the University of Chicago Celiac Center:
- Recurring abdominal bloating and pain
- Chronic diarrhea/constipation
- Vomiting
- Liver and biliary tract disorders (“Transaminitis,” fatty liver, primary sclerosing cholangitis etc.)
- Weight loss
- Pale, foul-smelling stool
- Iron-deficiency anemia that does not respond to iron therapy
- Fatigue
- Failure to thrive or short stature
- Delayed puberty
- Pain in the joints
- Unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, PCOS
- Osteopenia (mild) or osteoporosis (more serious bone density problem)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia
- Migraines
- PCOS
- Other autoimmune disorder such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis
And many studies are showing how gluten free diets help many medical issues
Who is more at risk for Celiac disease?
- If any of your family members have had Celiac disease or suffered from any of the above listed symptoms
- If you have type 1 diabetes
- If you have suffered from recurrent anemia which does not seem to resolve
- If you are Irish or Italian or have Irish or Italian descendants in your family. For reasons we aren’t sure of, up to 10% of the Irish population suffers from Celiac disease and 1 in 250 Italians are affected.
If you are dealing with infertility or have had previous miscarriages you should be tested for Celiac disease.
New study links higher sperm count to vitamin
March 2, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · 1 Comment
Troubled with low sperm count, viability, motility or morphology? A recent study published in the Journal of Andrology from the American Society of Andrology cites FertilAid supplements for men may improve sperm dynamics for some men.
Recently, a 90 day blind study was conducted to determine if treatment with FertilAid improved sperm quality in men. Funded (only in part) by the makers of FertilAid for Men, 14 subjects who met the parameters of low sperm count, low percentage of motility or low percentage of normal morphology as well as those who had not taken any vitamins for at least one month were chosen to participate.
Initially, these subjects provided 2 baseline semen samples before being randomly selected to either receive the vitamin, FertilAid or be given a placebo for the following 90 days.
Under the World Health Organization guidelines, routine semen analysis was performed by the same lab at the on-set of the study and then again at the conclusion of the 90 day analysis.
After 90 days the randomly selected 8 recipients of the vitamin showed an improvement in sperm quality; specifically with the number of normally-shaped motile sperm produced; versus the 6 who consumed the placebo and showed no signs of improvement.
The conclusion is that in spite of the small size of the study, significant improvements were found in men taking FertilAid and that larger studies should be conducted to confirm the results seen within this study.
An expert in the field of optimizing reproductive health for couples trying to conceive, Cindy Ferda offers conception solutions to those experiencing fertility issues. She is the author of How to Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally and CEO of GetPregnant.org
Studies link Horny Goat Weed to increased sperm count
March 2, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · Leave a Comment
Yin Yang Huo aka Horny Goat Weed
Albeit a funny name; don’t let the name dissuade you. Horny Goat Weed has been used medicinally for thousands of years. A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the all natural botanical has been used to remedy kidney and liver disorders and joint issues to its use and reputation as an all-natural aphrodisiac and natural alternative to Viagra. It has garnered many accolades from users and non-traditional health care practitioners.
Known to stimulate sexual interest and activity in men, the testosterone-like effects will increase sperm production, sperm count and semen density as well as desire, thus leading to more frequent intercourse. Women benefit from the supplement with an increased libido due to the expansion of the circulatory systems blood vessels, allowing for improved blood flow to the female organs.
The legend of Horny Goat Weed’s origination is that it was discovered by a Chinese goat herder who noticed an increase in sexual activity among his herd after repeated consumption of the plant (also called Yin Yang Huo and Inyokaku), and then he used it himself with stellar results.
In studies with mice, after being fed Horny Goat Weed, they showed a marked improvement in testosterone levels, sperm count and frequency of intercourse. The herb’s main function is its physiological effect on the dilation of blood vessels which trigger hormones to enhance blood allowing it to reach responsive tissues. It stimulates the supra renal glands, and triggers increased hormonal secretions.
Still today, considered one of the most valued herbs in TCM, this plant with long and wide heart-shaped leaves thrives in China and Japan, but can be grown almost anywhere. It can be purchased in the form of a supplement at most health food and vitamin stores for about $20.
The main ingredient, icariin, is known to help with erectile dysfunction and is an all-natural alternative to Viagra which is made up of synthetic chemicals.
If you or your partner are looking to spice things up in the bedroom; or improve issues like low sperm count or mobility, low libido, erection dysfunction, menstrual pains, renal failure, high blood pressure, premature ejaculation and even asthma and bronchitis, then Horny Goat Weed supplements may be just what you are looking for.
An expert in the field of optimizing reproductive health for couples trying to conceive, Cindy Ferda offers conception solutions to those experiencing fertility issues. She is the author of How to Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally and CEO of GetPregnant.org
Celebs open up about fertility treatments
February 28, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · Leave a Comment
With so many couples encountering fertility issues these days, one place they can go to seek comfort and information is in the stories of successful fertility treatments for the women of Hollywood, the runways, the media and the music industry.
photo/Georges Biard
Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross and her rep announced to media outlets she underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments using her own eggs to conceive. She gave birth to fraternal twin girls Eden and Savannah at the age of 44. Cross delivered the twins 6 weeks early.
Actress Kelly Preston (48) gave birth to son Benjamin in a Florida hospital in November 2010.
Former Friends and Dirt star Courteney Cox-Arquette underwent several in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures and suffered multiple miscarriages as well before conceiving and delivering daughter Coco at almost 40.
Lipstick Jungle star Brooke Shields told press the scarring she had from having pre-cancerous cells removed from her cervix may have initially caused fertility problems for she and husband Chris Henchy.
The couple decided to ramp up their conception chances with IVF. After her first in vitro fertilization treatment (IVF), Shields got pregnant but miscarried.
After multiple procedures, at 37, Shields finally got pregnant and ultimately gave birth to her first child. In April 2006, at 41, Shields delivered another baby girl named Grier. This time, reps for the couple say it was completely natural.
Beautiful 70’s model superstar, Cheryl Tiegs embarked on the journey into motherhood one more time at the age of 52. Surrogacy was her answer. Tiegs used her own eggs along with hubby Rod Stryker’s sperm. The couple’s surrogate delivered healthy twins.
Outspoken CNN superstar, Nancy Grace gave birth to twins John David and Lucy Elizabeth at age 48 via c-section in November 2007. It is believed the couple used a fertility treatment like in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez gave birth, at 39, to fraternal twins Max and Emme via c-section. The couple sought IVF treatments and successfully conceived. It is believed J-Lo followed a strict healthful diet to conceive and carry to term. This included 3 cups of spinach each day.
Former star of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman turned successful painter and jewelry designer, Jane Seymour experienced numerous miscarriages before she underwent numerous cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to finally conceive twin boys at age 45.
Enduring a difficult pregnancy, Seymour delivered 6 weeks early. During her pregnancy, Seymour developed preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition that raises the blood pressure and may lead to convulsions if not treated properly.
Actor Dennis Quaid, 53, and wife Kimberly, 36, sought out a surrogate to carry their embryos. In November 2007, their gestational carrier (surrogate) delivered twins Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Santa Monica.
Former Good Morning America anchor Joan Lunden also turned to surrogacy after several failed IVF attempts. At age 52, Lunden and hubby Jeff Konigsberg turned to a surrogate who birthed twins. Two years later, the same carrier delivered another set of twins. Lunden’s rep does not say however, if the eggs were in fact Lundens.
Supermodel Christie Brinkley underwent numerous in vitro fertilization procedures and three miscarriages in her attempt at expanding her family at age 43. Finally conceiving at 44, Brinkley sustained a pregnancy and birthed third child Sailor Lee Cook.
There are countless other celebrities who have undergone fertility treatments or are currently undergoing fertility treatments today. In an effort to get the word out to other women that there are methods that work, they and their spokespeople are much more open and candid about fertility procedures available today.
An expert in the field of optimizing reproductive health for women and men, Cindy Ferda has released her newest book on conception entitled ‘How to Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally’.
Pre-implantation genetics testing offers new hope to pregnancy challenged couples
February 25, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · Leave a Comment
For couples who have experienced recurrent miscarriages, unsuccessful IVF cycles or unexplained infertility; as well as women of advanced maternal age; new procedures are
available in the form of a genetic diagnosis program designed to help achieve a successful pregnancy.
The Center for Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis offers a high-tech procedure that selects healthy embryos that are free of chromosomal abnormalities and defects; thus raising the chances of conception and delivery of a healthy baby.
This state of the art procedure is done in lab along with an IVF treatment. After medication is given to the female to stimulate egg production an ultrasound guided needle is used to retrieve eggs from the ovaries. United with sperm, they are placed in an incubator for fertilization and growth to the 4-12 cell stage. One or two cells from each embryo will be biopsied and genetic testing begins.
The center then tests for chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome, Turner syndrome and/or Klinefelter syndrome. Testing is also done for single gene inherited defects like cystic fibrosis and/or sickle cell disease.
At this point only embryos free of defects and/or abnormalities would be transferred to the mother’s uterus between day 4 and 5 following egg retrieval.
According to The Center for Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis,
“PGD technology reduces the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes for couples ‘at risk’ by testing the embryos for certain genetic abnormalities before they are chosen for transfer back to the woman. For example: 10 embryos resulted from an IVF cycle and through PGD testing, six were identified as genetically abnormal and four were normal. Armed with this knowledge, only the normal embryos would be selected for embryo transfer thereby reducing the possibility of miscarriage or birth defects”.
An expert in the field of optimizing reproductive health for women and men, Cindy Ferda has released her newest book on conception entitled ‘How to Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally’.
How to raise sperm count
February 24, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · 1 Comment
The average male sperm count ranges between 20 million to more than 100 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
According to the Mayo Clinic, less than half the men with sperm counts between 12.5 and 25 million sperm per milliliter are able to get their partner pregnant and less than one-quarter with sperm counts less than 12.5 end up impregnating their partners.
The good news however is, there are treatments available to remedy low sperm count.
If you and your partner have been trying to get pregnant for 6 months (for those over 35) to one year (for those under 35), consider scheduling an appointment with your doctor, urologist, reproductive endocrinologist or an infertility specialist to have your sperm analyzed and begin a treatment plan if deemed necessary. It is also advisable the female see her doctor or OB/GYN to check for fertility issues as well. Boosting female fertility can sometimes compensate for a lower sperm production level.
Generally, to achieve pregnancy in a partner, the hypothalamus or pituitary glands in a man’s brain must produce normal hormonal levels. If your doctor finds your levels are too low, he may recommend gonadotropin injections. For some men, normal levels may be achieved within a month or two, for others, it can take up to a year of injections. These levels can be diagnosed by simple in-office blood work.
A common cause of male infertility is varicoceles. This is a swollen vein or veins in the scrotum. This may cause only slight discomfort, if any, but can affect fertility. A varicocele can lower sperm count and is sometimes responsible for abnormally shaped sperm. A simple surgical correction can often remedy this setback. Testing for this issue is often detected by use of an ultra-sound.
An infection of the male reproductive tract can be identified with a simple blood test. High numbers of white blood cells may be a sign of an infection within the reproductive tract. A dose of antibiotics may cure the infection and restore normalcy.
Lack of zinc and folic acid in a man’s diet can lead to lower sperm count. A Danish study revealed men who added both a zinc and folic acid supplement to their diets increased their chances for impregnating their partners.
To maintain or achieve a higher healthy sperm count, doctors also advise men not smoke, avoid excessive drinking, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight, avoid hot baths and saunas, avoid tight clothing restricting the scrotal region, remove the cell phone from the front pocket and not put the laptop computer on the lap as it causes an increase in scrotal temperature.
It is also advisable to keep environmental toxins at bay. Exposure to toxic chemicals like bleach and paints or pesticides can reduce sperm count or even change the morphology of the sperm.
How to Get Pregnant – The Top 3 eBooks
February 21, 2010 by C. A. Schwartz · 1 Comment
Shelves at the local Barnes & Noble and Borders stores are overflowing with paperbacks and guides on how to get 
pregnant but many women are turning to a quicker more convenient way to obtain the same information in the form of eBooks online, sometimes at 1/2 the cost.
While Google, Bing and Yahoo search engines have all but replaced encyclopedias and dictionaries, eBooks are today’s convenient way of obtaining all kinds of literary material including pregnancy related books immediately from the Internet.
With the simple click of a mouse these eBooks can be downloaded right away, then you as the buyer have the option of printing it out and (or) keeping it conveniently on your computer or laptop for easy instant access.
When browsing through the shelves of the local bookstore it can be difficult deciding which book best suits your specific needs, so after evaluating and critiquing several of the eBooks relating to conception and pregnancy that are currently available on-line, we narrowed our search for the cream of the crop to the following three eBooks.
These best-sellers were created by reputable authors and true experts in the field and the prices ranged from $14.95 to $39 which is a small price to pay when you consider the thousands of dollars you could spend on unnecessary fertility specialists.
$39 eBook ‘Pregnancy Miracle’ by Lisa Olson – This top-selling author sheds light on getting pregnant naturally with her successful program. An alternative health and nutrition specialist, health consultant and Chinese medicine researcher, Lisa Olson teaches couples how to reverse infertility and get pregnant within 2 Months.
This eBook snagged our attention because of the quality of the content and the fact Olson guarantees her method with a 60-day money back guarantee. This book is available for $39 on her site here and it’s definitely worth a strong consideration.
$14.95 eBook ‘Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally’ by Cindy Ferda – At $14.95 this is clearly the best bargain we could find anywhere on the net; it sells elsewhere for $29.95. This no-nonsense material offers the nuts and bolts necessary to conceive naturally while concentrating on providing the best health environment for your baby.
A national columnist for The Examiner’s Family and Parenting Pregnancy division, Cindy Ferda combines years of gynecological and obstetrical information from experts in the fields of reproductive medicine and holistic practices and presents them in this eBook.
‘How to Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally’ contains great health tips as well as the newest secrets of conception and strategies for getting pregnant.
The book also includes an in-depth look at the advantages of fertility diets that not only are proven to increase a woman’s chances of getting pregnant, but also decreases the chances of a fetus having neural tube defects and other potential deformities.
Utilizing this same information the author conceived naturally at 44 and is now offering to share her knowledge and personal experience in conception, fertility issues, fertility enhancing foods and keys to improving sperm count and sperm motility naturally.
$29.59 ‘The Full Embrace Pregnancy Success Program’ by Diana Farrell, M.A. – This eBook reveals secrets about the most powerful and rare health treatments you can do yourself at home for FREE that will vastly increase your chances of conception within 8-12 weeks. To date the information in this book has helped thousands of couples beat infertility and achieve pregnancy.
We hope you find this information helpful and please comment back to this section to let us know how these eBooks have helped your quest to fertility so we can share your success with our other readers.
Maca Root may be cure for conception difficulties
February 21, 2010 by Cindy Ferda · Leave a Comment
Maca Root is grown at high altitudes in the mountains of the Andes and has been used by both male and female native Peruvians for hundreds of years to facilitate conception.
With claims of successfully increasing fertility both then and now; the wonder supplement; in its organic state is a root vegetable shaped like a turnip and grows bountifully at 12,000 feet above sea level.
Far from the maca fields in the Andes, many women are turning to a prescription drug called Prometrium to help maintain optimal progesterone levels and ward off miscarriage.
An essential element in carrying a healthy pregnancy to term, progesterone levels must be balanced throughout pregnancy.
However the jury is still out on the efficacy and safety of the drug Prometrium.
The all-natural and organic alternative that is receiving high accolades is a maca root supplement also known as “lepidium meyenii”.
This works for women by attempting to control estrogen levels from becoming too high, thus causing progesterone levels to plummet and possibly lead to miscarriage.
Peruvian Maca Root in its organic state
As for the male, numerous studies have been conducted on the use of maca and its affect on sperm. One study included nine men who received maca tablets (between 1500 and 3000 mg/day) for 4 months depending upon their weight and size. Their levels were measured before and after treatment.
After using a maca supplement for four months, their seminal volume increased as did their sperm count per ejaculation. Sperm motility showed positive response as well.
For couples struggling with fertility issues and looking to create optimal reproductive health environments, they may want to look into the Peruvian favorite. It comes in the form of a tablet or powder and continues to receive rave reviews for its healing power.
Available at most vitamin stores as well as on-line, the cost of 100 tablets runs approximately $25 and a bit less for the powder.
How to Get Pregnant Quickly & Naturally is Cindy Ferda’s most recently published book. An expert in the field of optimizing reproductive health for women and men, her mission is to help inform couples of the importance of optimal reproductive health and provide solutions to their fertility dilemmas.
