REMEDIES FOR YOUR BODY
Be careful that your body isn’t getting too much estrogen. Estrogen dominance is a common cause of amenorrhea (infertility indicated by lack of menstrual cycle). Symptoms of estrogen dominance include: decreased sex drive, irregular or otherwise abnormal menstrual periods, bloating (water retention), breast swelling and tenderness, fibrocystic breasts, headaches (especially premenstrually), mood swings (most often irritability and depression), weight and/or fat gain (particularly around the abdomen and hips), cold hands and feet (a symptom of thyroid dysfunction), hair loss, thyroid dysfunction, sluggish metabolism, foggy thinking, memory loss, fatigue, trouble sleeping/insomnia and PMS (citation: http://www.drnorthrup.com/womenshealth/healthcenter/topic_details.php?topic_id=118) .
There are many factors in our modern environment that contribute to over-exposure to estrogens, which are particularly prevalent in our food supply, thanks to hormones given to animals raised for meat and dairy. Phytoestrogens (plant-derived estrogen compounds) are also naturally present in many seeds (especially flax), nuts, beans (especially soy), grains, vegetables and fruits. Increasing the amount of citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables in your diet will help to eliminate excess estrogen from your body, thanks to their inherent fiber and nutrient content. Estrogen over-exposure can also be due to inputs commonly used in the cosmetic industry (parabens disguised as: “methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl”) and the plastic/paper industry (BPA disguised as: “Bisphenol-A”). Thus, try to buy products that are explicitly free of parabens and/or BPA.
Consider increasing the amount of zinc in your diet and/or supplement regimen. Zinc is the reason oysters are considered an aphrodisiac, because zinc is known to increase fertility and virility. Zinc is also an antagonist to copper. Copper is known to amplify the amount of estrogen in your system and contributes to infertility when excessively present in the body. Symptoms of copper toxicity include: acne, allergies, hair loss, anemia, anorexia, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, arthritis, asthma, autism, candida overgrowth, depression, dysmenorrhea, male infertility, prostatitis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, PMS, chronic infections, insomnia, racing thoughts, nerve pain, sciatica, hypertension, hypothyroidism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (citation: http://www.holistic-back-relief.com/copper-toxicity.html). Over-exposure to copper is most commonly associated with metal piping, cookware and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Zinc supplements can be inexpensively found at your local drug store.
Try to incorporate maca powder into your daily diet. Maca root is an ancient superfood with numerous health benefits. Maca can prove helpful in combating infertility because it increases your sex drive and helps put-on/keep weight in all the right places. Toss a spoonful into your smoothies every day and you will likely notice a difference in your sex drive within a couple weeks.
Get some help from essential oils. Clary sage, fennel and geranium are known to help women who suffer from absent or irregular periods (avoid once pregnant!). Jasmine is commonly used as an aphrodisiac. Dilute about 20-30 drops of essential oil in 1 oz of carrier oil (such as grapeseed or apricot kernel). Rub the mixture into the skin on a regular basis.
REMEDIES FOR YOUR MIND AND SPIRIT
Feng Shui your love nest. According to Feng Shui, master bedrooms should be conducive to only two things: sleep and sex. A healthy sleep schedule and sex life are great, natural ways to boost your chances of conceiving. Some common tips in achieving this include making sure there is balance and symmetry to the room (especially surrounding the bed), no electronic devices, no pets, no pictures of any people (besides the couple who share the room); and try to use inviting, relaxing and comfortable materials and colors throughout the room.
Approach baby-making as an end in itself; not a means to an end. Due to an intense desire to conceive, many couples add counterproductive stress to the love-making process. Stress GREATLY inhibits the ability to conceive a child. So, instead of putting so much pressure on the process by focusing on the desired outcome, try to focus more on the unique joys within the process itself. This is one of the only times in your life where you are not worried about the consequences of unprotected sex. You do not have to be concerned with tedious or unromantic contraceptive methods. These are the most natural and uninhibited love-making experiences you will likely ever have. Thoroughly enjoy the fact that there is another human being you love and trust enough to create life with. Live in the moment!
Make sure you and your partner do not have any unresolved issues that may be psychologically holding you back. The more negative emotions (i.e. anger, resentment, etc.) there are towards your partner, the more difficult it is for your body to want to conceive their offspring. Resolve any potential issues by openly and honestly communicating with one another. You may want to consider couples’ counseling if you and your partner have trouble communicating. It can be difficult to conceive a vessel of love, when you are not optimally in love.
Wow each other. Think of everything that emotionally and sexually attracts you to one-another, then try to do those things more often. Try to catch your partner when they are at their most confident and competent. This suggestion can even involve some of the simplest actions. Have a conversation with your partner to explain to them all the things they do that you find attractive, and vice-versa. Then, make conscious efforts to practice all the habits that make you sensually adore each other.
Try using the law of attraction of manifest your baby. This suggestion is in-keeping with the old saying of: “if you can dream it, you can do it.” A fun meditation exercise, every morning, involves living-through your perfect conception, pregnancy, labor/delivery, baby, etc. Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit or lie down, close your eyes, breathe deeply and calm your mind. Then, visualize and experience the entire blissful process, in detail. Guide your mind by detailing places, seasons, times of day, sensations, smells, emotions, people, tasks, features, etc. For optimal results, you must really mentally commit/believe!
Be careful that your body isn’t getting too much estrogen. Estrogen dominance is a common cause of amenorrhea (infertility indicated by lack of menstrual cycle). Symptoms of estrogen dominance include: decreased sex drive, irregular or otherwise abnormal menstrual periods, bloating (water retention), breast swelling and tenderness, fibrocystic breasts, headaches (especially premenstrually), mood swings (most often irritability and depression), weight and/or fat gain (particularly around the abdomen and hips), cold hands and feet (a symptom of thyroid dysfunction), hair loss, thyroid dysfunction, sluggish metabolism, foggy thinking, memory loss, fatigue, trouble sleeping/insomnia and PMS (citation: http://www.drnorthrup.com/womenshealth/healthcenter/topic_details.php?topic_id=118) .
There are many factors in our modern environment that contribute to over-exposure to estrogens, which are particularly prevalent in our food supply, thanks to hormones given to animals raised for meat and dairy. Phytoestrogens (plant-derived estrogen compounds) are also naturally present in many seeds (especially flax), nuts, beans (especially soy), grains, vegetables and fruits. Increasing the amount of citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables in your diet will help to eliminate excess estrogen from your body, thanks to their inherent fiber and nutrient content. Estrogen over-exposure can also be due to inputs commonly used in the cosmetic industry (parabens disguised as: “methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl”) and the plastic/paper industry (BPA disguised as: “Bisphenol-A”). Thus, try to buy products that are explicitly free of parabens and/or BPA.
Consider increasing the amount of zinc in your diet and/or supplement regimen. Zinc is the reason oysters are considered an aphrodisiac, because zinc is known to increase fertility and virility. Zinc is also an antagonist to copper. Copper is known to amplify the amount of estrogen in your system and contributes to infertility when excessively present in the body. Symptoms of copper toxicity include: acne, allergies, hair loss, anemia, anorexia, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, arthritis, asthma, autism, candida overgrowth, depression, dysmenorrhea, male infertility, prostatitis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, PMS, chronic infections, insomnia, racing thoughts, nerve pain, sciatica, hypertension, hypothyroidism, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (citation: http://www.holistic-back-relief.com/copper-toxicity.html). Over-exposure to copper is most commonly associated with metal piping, cookware and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Zinc supplements can be inexpensively found at your local drug store.
Try to incorporate maca powder into your daily diet. Maca root is an ancient superfood with numerous health benefits. Maca can prove helpful in combating infertility because it increases your sex drive and helps put-on/keep weight in all the right places. Toss a spoonful into your smoothies every day and you will likely notice a difference in your sex drive within a couple weeks.
Get some help from essential oils. Clary sage, fennel and geranium are known to help women who suffer from absent or irregular periods (avoid once pregnant!). Jasmine is commonly used as an aphrodisiac. Dilute about 20-30 drops of essential oil in 1 oz of carrier oil (such as grapeseed or apricot kernel). Rub the mixture into the skin on a regular basis.
REMEDIES FOR YOUR MIND AND SPIRIT
Feng Shui your love nest. According to Feng Shui, master bedrooms should be conducive to only two things: sleep and sex. A healthy sleep schedule and sex life are great, natural ways to boost your chances of conceiving. Some common tips in achieving this include making sure there is balance and symmetry to the room (especially surrounding the bed), no electronic devices, no pets, no pictures of any people (besides the couple who share the room); and try to use inviting, relaxing and comfortable materials and colors throughout the room.
Approach baby-making as an end in itself; not a means to an end. Due to an intense desire to conceive, many couples add counterproductive stress to the love-making process. Stress GREATLY inhibits the ability to conceive a child. So, instead of putting so much pressure on the process by focusing on the desired outcome, try to focus more on the unique joys within the process itself. This is one of the only times in your life where you are not worried about the consequences of unprotected sex. You do not have to be concerned with tedious or unromantic contraceptive methods. These are the most natural and uninhibited love-making experiences you will likely ever have. Thoroughly enjoy the fact that there is another human being you love and trust enough to create life with. Live in the moment!
Make sure you and your partner do not have any unresolved issues that may be psychologically holding you back. The more negative emotions (i.e. anger, resentment, etc.) there are towards your partner, the more difficult it is for your body to want to conceive their offspring. Resolve any potential issues by openly and honestly communicating with one another. You may want to consider couples’ counseling if you and your partner have trouble communicating. It can be difficult to conceive a vessel of love, when you are not optimally in love.
Wow each other. Think of everything that emotionally and sexually attracts you to one-another, then try to do those things more often. Try to catch your partner when they are at their most confident and competent. This suggestion can even involve some of the simplest actions. Have a conversation with your partner to explain to them all the things they do that you find attractive, and vice-versa. Then, make conscious efforts to practice all the habits that make you sensually adore each other.
Try using the law of attraction of manifest your baby. This suggestion is in-keeping with the old saying of: “if you can dream it, you can do it.” A fun meditation exercise, every morning, involves living-through your perfect conception, pregnancy, labor/delivery, baby, etc. Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit or lie down, close your eyes, breathe deeply and calm your mind. Then, visualize and experience the entire blissful process, in detail. Guide your mind by detailing places, seasons, times of day, sensations, smells, emotions, people, tasks, features, etc. For optimal results, you must really mentally commit/believe!
Some excerpts from a home remedies book on improving fertility-
