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Making Babies author Jason Jackson is a naturopath who has helped more than 5,500 couples with fertility and reproductive health issues.
Here are Jason's top 12 tips for how to improve fertility: Go off any contraceptive pills or devices 3 to 6 months before attempting conception. Limit or discontinue all unnecessary drugs/medications (under doctor's advice). Males should avoid overheating on the testicles and consider wearing loose-fitting clothes and boxer under-shorts. Consider adopting a pre-conception health program for both sexes 3 to 6 months prior to trying to fall pregnant. Eat a good well-balanced diet and substitute with live organic wholesome foods where possible. A high quality multivitamin/mineral supplement designed for reproduction health may be recommended. Nutrients of particular importance for male reproductive health may include: zinc; Vitamin B12; Vitamin C; Vitamin E; selenium; L-carnitine; Larginine; taurine; folic acid; and Co Q 10. Herbs of particular importance for male reproductive health may include: tribulus; panax and Siberian ginseng; damiana; withania; saw palmetto; horny goat weed; maca root; morinda officinalis; oats; muira puama; rhodiola; shativari; and schisandra. Nutrients of particular importance for female reproductive health may include: folic acid; zinc; Vitamin E; Vitamin C; essential fatty acids; Vitamin B complex (especially B6 and B12); Vitamin A (low dose); selenium (low dose); magnesium; and iron (if required). Herbs of particular importance for female reproductive health may include: false unicorn root; true unicorn root; vitex; paeonia; shativari; tribulus; dong quai; liquorice; black cohosh; cramp bark; raspberry leaf; and wild yam. If natural conception has not occurred after a full year of timed, unprotected intercourse, consider seeking further advice from your gynaecologist and/or natural therapist regarding tests and treatment options. Avoid excessive exposure to STRESS, heavy metals, electro-magnetic fields, chemicals and other pollutants. Further investigations such as: sperm analysis; blood work of hormone function; ultrasounds; and physical examinations may need to be considered to rule out any underlying medical condition that may be affective fertility. Making Babies is available for order at bookstores everywhere and online for $38.95 plus postage $7.50 within Australia at www.zeus-publications.com |
