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Fertility Issues

An integrative approach to fertility offers hope to women and men struggling to conceive.

Learn about cutting-edge options as well as tried-and-trues like acupuncture, yoga, and diet—all of which can help you figure out your next steps—and don't forget to read the personal stories for inspiration.
Quick Reads
Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!
Fertility-Friendly Foods
Your diet can boost your chances of conception.
Rocky Road to Fertility
Women struggling to get pregnant might want to stop at Ben & Jerry’s on their way to the fertility clinic, according to new findings from the Nurses Health Study at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Fertility Without Drugs or Surgery
Fertility retreats to enhance your chances of conceiving.
Fertility and You
Alternative path to pregnancy using holistic therapies to conceive.
Meditation on Ambivalence
Meditation to address uncertainty.
Gender-Bending Phthalates
Male infants whose mothers’ bodies contained high levels of chemicals called phthalates may have fertility problems later in life.
Atmagupta: A Traditional Tonic for Energy and Sexual Potency
Atmagupta (Mucuna pruriens) has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years as a rejuvenative and to enhance fertility and sexual potency.
Phones and Pops-to-be
Men who use cell phones may want to be careful where they carry them, especially if they’d like to become fathers.
Have Herbs, Make Baby?
For one in six American couples, getting pregnant isn’t as easy as those birds-and-bees lessons made it sound.
Mind Your Ps & QQs
The last time it happened was in 1948. That’s why it’s big news that a new vitamin has been discovered, this one by Japanese researchers.
Good for him, too
Folic acid supplements reduce the chances of serious birth defects in their offspring. Coupled with zinc, folic acid improves sperm efficacy.
Baby Boom Doom
Dr. Jonathan Tilly and colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston said a chemical found in cigarette smoke can trigger early menopause.
Read All About It
This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others.
What Lurks in Your Laundry?
Can it really be called "cleaning" if you're soaking your clothes in toxins?
Opening the Door to Fertility
More than 6 million women currently struggle with infertility. It's time to shift the dialogue toward manifesting fertility and exploring alternative approaches to getting pregnant.
RX-Fibroids
Roughly eight of every 10 US women have uterine fibroids, according to the National Uterine Fibroids Foundation (NUFF) in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Fertility Without Drugs or Surgery
Fertility retreats to enhance your chances of conceiving.
Retreat to Fertile Ground
Fertility retreats to enhance your chances of conceiving.
The Yoga of Fertility
Unlock fertility through yoga.
Baby Food (for you)
Increase fertility through better nutrition.
Maya Abdominal Massage
Maya abdominal massage for fertility. Personal fertility story.
Unlock Fertility With Acupuncture
Women use traditional chinese medicine to combat infertility.
Good Germ Warfare
Billions of one-celled beneficial bacteria call your blood, bones, and vital organs home.
The Great Pretender
More than 2.2 million Americans have celiac disease, but only 3 percent of them know it. We tell you how to identify this elusive autoimmune disorder and what to do if you have it.
Does soy cause cancer or prevent it?
Is the mighty soybean a villain or a super-food? Research shows the answers lie somewhere in between.
The DARK side of beauty
The beauty products we use contain toxins that are eroding our health, learn about natural beauty alternatives and which companies are making the right changes in their products.
Why Go Organic?
Still need a good excuse to eat organic foods? Here’s a mouthful of reasons.
Drop Milk?
The government tells us milk builds better bodies and is an essential part of a healthy diet, but nutritionists say, don’t buy it.
Baby Stories
Meet three women who beat the odds and got pregnant after trying the most promising alternative infertility treatments: yoga, acupuncture, meditation, relaxation techniques.
What’s Wrong With Wheat?
An allergy to wheat, or its most severe form celiac disease, might be causing your stomach trouble, fatigue, or skin problems.
The Juice on Java
A small coffee habit can help prevent many major illnesses including Parkinson's, Type 2 diabetes, and gallstones. But don't go overboard especially if you're trying to get pregnant.
The Buzz on Bee Products
Bee products worth the buzz.
So Why Aren’t You Meditating Yet?
It can soothe your stress demons, help you sleep, and do wonders for your heart. Here’s a plan to get you meditating at last.
Ask The Doctor
Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!
The Facts on Fertile Eggs
Happy hens make fertile eggs
Trying to get Pregnant Without Fertility Drugs
Ways in which Chinese medicine can boost fertility
Taking herbs as well as fertility drugs
How Chinese medicine interacts with fertility drugs
Questions About Infertility
Diet, herbs, Chinese medicine and fertility
About perimenopause and Infertility
How Chinese medicine can regulate menstrual cycles and boost fertility
About Infertility and blood types
Fertility, compatibility and Chinese medicine
About Infertility
How Chinese medicine can boost fertility
About Women’s Health
About Women: Menopause, fertility, and sex.
Fertility Over 40
About Women: Improving fertility odds.
Recipes
Isn't it wonderful that your food can be your "medicine"? All the recipes below include ingredients that act positively on your body for this condition. The bonus? Each one is delicious!
Detoxifying Vegetable Soup
A detoxifying vegetable soup recipe to help increase fertility through better nutrition.
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