Infertility Cures – Holistic Treatments You Should Know About

Infertility is defined as a couple who has tried to conceive for at least one full year without success. It's not until one full year has passed that most doctors will begin the extensive testing necessary to find the reason for your infertility and any possible infertility cures that may be applicable.

There are as many causes of the inability to conceive as there are cures. They range from a low sperm count among men to a tipped uterus in women. Many can be treated by your physician – and many cannot. In fact, many couples find themselves with a diagnosis of “infertility due to unknown etiology” (causes or reasons). It is for those of you with this heart breaking diagnosis that holistic infertility cures may be the most helpful.

The holistic approach to medicine treats the mind as well as the body. Holistic medicine stresses the need to look at the entire person. This includes the physical, environmental, emotional, social and spiritual values of the patient. Holistic medicine focuses, not only on the “cure”, but on educating people and helping them to realize the potential value in patients becoming more responsible for their own health and achieving balance in their lives. In this way, many illness and problems are avoided and thus never become an issue in the first place!

Infertility is caused, not only by physical imperfections in our body, but also by emotional and environmental factors such as chemicals in the air and water around us and the stress of our jobs. Holistic medicine takes these factors into consideration and applies this knowledge to affecting many types of infertility cures.

Just look at these three natural infertility cures that can positively affect your chances of conception:

1. Omega-3. Omega-3 is a “good” fat and one that is essential for protecting and keeping our cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, GI and immune systems functioning optimally. Omega-3 research has come a long way recently and you now see products advertising their benefits in almost every grocery and drug store. One study showed increased fertility rates with omega-3 supplementation. Researchers observed that omega-3 supplementation reduced clotting in the endometrial cells lining the uterus, which improved the implantation rates of fertilized eggs. Additionally, an imbalanced omega-6-to-omega-3 ratio has been linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a major cause of infertility.

2. Stop smoking and drinking caffeine loaded drinks. Cigarette smoke (including secondhand smoke) has been linked to spontaneous miscarriage, accelerated egg loss and menopause, and the inability for ovaries to produce estrogen. Even men who smoke have lower sperm counts. Many studies have shown that caffeine consumption is related to infertility.

3. Exercise. Both too much exercise and too little can be detrimental to conception. If your BMI of 10-15 percent over optimal OR 10-15 under optimal, your chances of getting pregnant decrease significantly. Getting your weight and exercise regimen under control can greatly increase your chances of success.