Eliminating sugar and white flour, eating fiber-rich, slowly
digested complex carbohydrates and incorporating plain yogurt or probiotic
supplements to encourage the growth of healthy gastrointestinal bacteria, which
favorably compete with yeast toxins for space.
TEA UP A study published in the American Journal of Public
Health found that tea drinkers doubled their odds of conceiving, perhaps
because of tea’s antioxidant content. Note: Blakeway advises avoiding red
raspberry leaf tea because it is linked to miscarriage.
Supplement smartly
MELLOW MAGNESIUM
This mineral is thought to keep the fallopian tubes relaxed, facilitating the
travel of sperm to meet egg. In IVF, it can calm the uterus to encourage
implantation. Dean suggests getting 750 milligrams daily. The mineral is also
found in seaweed, cacao, leafy greens, nuts and seeds.
SOMETHING FISHY Holistic
nutritionist Sally Kravich, M.S., CNHP, recommends fish oil (800-plus
milligrams EPA and 500-plus milligrams DHA per day) to balance your hormones
and encourage healthy fetal brain development.
HELPFUL HERBS
Chinese herbs are often used in conjunction with acupuncture to address
elevated follicle stimulating hormone < (FSH) levels, repeat miscarriage,
unexplained infertility and PCOS, says Oakland, Calif. -based acupuncturist and
herbalist Zoe Cohen, LAc. Multicomponent formulas are generally tailored for
each patient based on her diagnosis. Cohen cautions that herbs can be
deceptively powerful and may interact with fertility drugs, so be sure to see a
licensed herbalist experienced in treating infertility.
BLEND IN A BOTTLE
Not ready to jump head-first into Chinese herbs? Stanford University School of
Medicine researchers found that FertilityBlend, a combination of prenatal
vitamins and fertility-enhancing herbs, increases the chances of conceiving.
(Fertility Blend for Men boosts sperm count.)
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