1. Acupuncture
A popular natural fertility method to increase fertility for both men and women is acupuncture. Especially for women who are affected by irregular ovulation cycles and men who suffer from hormonal imbalances.
Benefits of acupuncture
1. Reduce stress hormones that disrupt the ovulation cycle
2. Increases blood flow to the uterus, which increases the chances that the egg will implant in the uterus.
3. Stabilize hormones in the body, helping the egg to be released.
4. Correcting hormonal imbalances and promoting increased blood flow to the pelvis, increasing sperm count
If you are going through the IVF process, acupuncture has been shown to improve pregnancy rates (with no clear explanation as to why). Some researchers believe it is due to the relaxed state of men and women who have undergone acupuncture.
2. Osteopathy
Osteopathic professionals are trained to notice specific areas that are congested or restricted. They find these congestions with the use of their hands while gently touching points on your body. Osteopaths help with stress, organ function, back problems, depression, infertility, menstrual pain, impotence, exhaustion, and many other ailments.
Benefits of osteopaths
1. Helps better function of skeletal muscle, pelvic bone, hormones and circulatory system.
2. Osteopathic treatments also help release emotional stress
3. Osteopathy helps relieve tension in the pelvic area allowing a normal
functioning pelvic region, where most of our reproductive tract is located
When being treated by an osteopath for infertility, one of the methods used would be to help the pelvic area and the spinal area (if a blockage is identified), as the two are connected. Since most of our reproductive organs are located in our pelvis, seeing an osteopath could be a very good option to see if they can identify any blockages to blood flow, perhaps to the uterus (located in the pelvis), etc.
3.Herbs
Throughout history, the use of herbs to help with fertility has been a common practice throughout the world. Although only recently Western countries have started to use and practice (naturopath) with these herbs. We have compiled a list of the most commonly used herbs that provide great benefits to help boost fertility. It is important to seek the advice and instruction of a naturopathic professional before taking any of these herbs.
benefits of herbs
1 red clover
This flower is dried and then added to water. Red clover is believed to help with irregular periods, “unexplained” fertility, scarring of the fallopian tubes and reproductive tract.
2. partridge
Helpful in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding during pregnancy. Partridgeberry tones the uterus, ovaries, and urinary tract. A very useful herb for uterine fibroids, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. Partridge berry is excellent for women who have experienced miscarriages in the past.
3.Liferoot
Liferoot can help regulate hormone production, relieve menstrual pain, increase libido, and improve fertility.
4. Chasteberry
Chasteberry is a fertility herb whose consumption has recently increased in Western countries. Its properties help stimulate the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the secretion of hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. This herb can also help regulate menstrual cycles.
4. Diet
There are special fertility foods that can really help with your overall health and reproductive health. A fertility diet would consist of foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to promote healthy egg and sperm production.
Foods that will help a couple looking to increase fertility; A diet rich in natural and organic foods, green leafy vegetables, fruit, fish, many essential fatty acids, nuts and seeds, whole milk, whole grains and vegetable proteins.
Benefits of a Fertility Diet
1. Foods rich in vitamin E, C and beta-carotene are good for regulating the ovulation cycle and increasing sperm count and motility in men
2. Men should increase their intake of zinc as it can help increase sperm count and the creation of healthy sperm.
3. Whole grains are high in iron and vitamins B and E. They release sugar slowly into the bloodstream, which is great for insulin function. Insulin is an important factor of fertility health.
4. Garlic contains a large amount of the mineral selenium which has been linked to improving male fertility.
Try to stay away from processed foods, refined carbohydrates, foods high in saturated fats, alcohol, fatty animal proteins, trans fats.
5.Yoga
It has long been talked about that stress can be the cause of important health problems. Yoga has been very effective over the years in reducing anxiety and stress. Yoga also works well for fertility, it can help detoxify the body through specific fertility techniques (yoga) of relaxation, tense muscles and connecting tissues.
Benefits of Yoga
1. Yoga targets the lower back, hips, groin, and pelvis to help stretch and loosen these areas to help improve blood flow and circulation to the reproductive organs.
2. During Yoga the body will relax and your mind will be calm, helping with stress.
3. Breathing techniques in yoga help reduce stress hormones like cortisol, which can lead to fertility problems.
Yoga has been around for a long time, the health benefits cannot be denied and combining that with fertility health and yoga is definitely worth a try.
Good luck on your fertility journey, we wish you all the best!