Content Tagged: holistic

Beating the odds after being diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure

My name is Cole. I’m writing this today because I feel it is important to get my story out there to as many women as possible. To give inspiration to those wanting a family but are suffering from infertility and encourage them to not lose hope. I am 34 years old and had come off […]

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Antioxidants unlikely to boost female fertility

Antioxidants, which are found in many fruits and vegetables and are also available in supplements/pill form, are generally accepted to have positive benefits for overall health. Women seeking treatment for infertility often are encouraged to eat foods high in antioxidants or to take antioxidant supplements (e.g., vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, melatonin, Omega 3 […]

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Yoga may help support optimal fertility

Yoga is an ancient practice that is praised for providing a multitude of health benefits for numerous systems in the body (e.g., cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, nervous systems). In addition, yoga may be helpful in assisting women achieve optimal fertility, in part by decreasing stress and promoting relaxation – particularly for women who are coping with […]

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Chronic stress may affect your fertility

The effects of ongoing stress may play a role in both women’s and men’s fertility. Although the exact link between stress and fertility remains unknown at present, it appears that certain hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol – hormones which often rise and remain high during times of chronic stress – may affect women’s and […]

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