Did You know that out of 100 couples in the United States, 12 to 13 have trouble conceiving?
Infertility has become a common problem and is rapidly increasing.
Roughly one-third of infertility cases are caused by males.
When it comes to conceiving a baby, a woman’s fertility is only part of the equation, Men
play a role in baby making, too.
After all, it takes two to get the job done!
Male infertility is treatable and can be improved!
In today’s video we will tell you ways in which you can boost your fertility.
From staying away from heat, quitting drinking, using natural sunscreen, increasing your fruit
intake to managing your stress levels and many more, watch till the end to find out
all of them.
Stay Away From Heat: Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs can raise your body’s temperature
temporarily.
This can lower the number and quality of your sperm.
So stay away from the heat and no electric blankets!
Another hot spot that may have an effect on your fertility is your laptop computer.
Research has shown that when you place a laptop directly on your lap, it can increase the
temperature of the scrotum and decrease sperm production.
So instead of putting the laptop on your lap, put it on a desk or use a tray in between.
The jury’s still out on whether or not tight underwear really increases body temperature
down there enough to affect sperm.
But you may want to invest in some boxers, just in case.
Maintain A Healthy Weight: If you are planning to start a family, maintaining a healthy weight
is very important to improve sperm quality.
High body fat can affect hormone levels, which may make it more difficult for you to conceive.
Overweight men are also more likely to have a lower sperm count.
You should make regular exercise an important part of your general wellness.
This can help you maintain a healthy weight.
It can also help you reduce stress levels and feel better overall.
But try to avoid too much strenuous exercise and talk to a nutrition expert before taking
workout supplements because both can have negative effects on fertility.
You may also want to limit or avoid cycling when you and your partner are starting a family.
This activity can lead to lower sperm counts and less sperm movement.
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Reduce Your Exposure To Chemicals: 50 years ago, the average man had double the amount
of sperm the average man has today.
Many researchers believe increased exposures to certain chemicals, heavy metals, radiation
and so forth, are contributing to higher levels of male infertility.
Some of the worst culprits are thought to be xenoestrogens, which mimic the effects
of estrogen and can be found in pesticides, plastics and industrial pollutants.
Some ways you can reduce your exposure to chemicals include avoiding plastic water bottles
and using plastic containers to store your food, reducing your exposure to dioxin by
using unbleached toilet paper and napkins.
You should also try not to use synthetic deodorants, lotions, or anything else on your skin.
Get Enough Sleep: Recently conducted studies have found that many men who reported a lack
of sleep or sleep disturbances suffered from low testosterone levels, obesity, sleep apnea,
and low sperm count, more so than men who reported that they had healthy amounts of
sleep and were of average weight.
A review of studies focusing on lack of sleep and male infertility, reported that testosterone
production is affected by the quality of sleep a man gets each night.
Quit Smoking: One of the many damaging effects of smoking is a decline in sperm production.
Scientific evidence confirms that increased smoking leads to abnormal sperm, a lower sperm
count and less motile sperm production.
This also includes smoking Shisha and substance abuse like marijuana and other illegal drugs.
You may have a tendency to deny and defend this habit by arguing that your fathers and
forefathers smoked and still bore many children.
But the fact remains that no two individuals react the same to a toxin and moreover, previous
generations weren’t exposed to as many toxins as you are today.
There is also sufficient evidence to indicate that heavy smoking results in erectile dysfunction
in men.
Choose your fluids carefully: Lemon has been reported to speed up the liver’s removal
of oestrogen.
It is a hormone that many men don’t know they have, as it’s typically associated
with female fertility.
In men, if levels of oestrogen are excessive it can cause problems for fertility.
To provide an added fertility boost incorporate a lemon drink into your morning routine.
Try half a lemon squeezed in hot water as soon as you wake up.
Similarly, ginseng tea has been reported to enhance sperm motility.
Sperm needs to be able to travel past the cervix and into the uterus in order to fertilize
the egg, so motile sperm are crucial to male fertility.
Increase Your Fruits Intake: Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C, carotenoids,
and other phytochemicals, which can help to boost fertility.
In addition, the antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables are thought to improve sperm
quality.
Foods that are rich in antioxidants include tomatoes, blueberries, and pomegranates and
can provide an added boost when trying for a baby.
Pomegranates in particular can help lift your libido and also keep sperm healthy.
Give Up Drinking: It is not only females that should be mindful of alcohol and cigarette
consumption when trying to conceive, men should also drink in moderation or give it up completely.
The advice on how much alcohol to drink when trying to conceive is debatable.
Habitual alcohol consumption can damage the quality, structure and movement of sperm by
preventing the liver from properly metabolising vitamin A, which is required for sperm development.
In addition, scientific studies have reported that alcohol can cause problems for your testes.
There is no need for men who are wanting to start a family to be completely teetotal but
it would be advisable to cut down and avoid binge or habitual drinking.
Manage Your Stress Levels: The influence of stress is an extremely difficult factor to
measure when it comes to fertility.
But, stress has been shown to adversely affect sperm count by lowering levels of a hormone
called gonadotropin-releasing hormone or GnRH.
This hormone is needed for sperm production.
Struggling to conceive can be really challenging for couples and have an impact on the frequency
of intercourse, which in turn reduces the likelihood of conception.
How you deal with stress together may matter for your fertility and open communication
with your partner is vital for maintaining a healthy relationship.
Exercise Regularly: Not only is hitting the gym a few times a week great for overall health,
it can also improve your sperm count.
According to a study, men who participated in moderate-to-vigorous activity at least
15 hours a week had 73 percent higher sperm concentration than men who moved less than
five hours a week.
Plus, couch potatoes who watched more than 20 hours of TV per week had 44 percent lower
sperm concentration than men who didn’t watch anything at all.
While any exercise that breaks a sweat is great, adding resistance training is even
better.
Lifting weights can increase your testosterone levels and, big bonus here, aid in higher
sperm concentration.
Eat More Nuts: It turns out consuming healthy nuts leads to, well, healthy nuts!
Researchers studied more than 100 men to investigate the effect of eating walnuts.
Three months later, the men’s semen quality was analyzed and showed that those who consumed
2.5 ounces each day had significantly increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
That translated into better sperm vitality, mobility and fewer chromosomal abnormalities.
Eating any type of nut could reduce oxidative stress in your body and, in turn, potentially
improve sperm production.
Lower Your Sunscreen Usage: Since your skin is ultra-absorbent, it matters what you put
on it.
A study showed that high exposure to two UV filter chemicals often found in sunscreen
actually diminished reproductive ability in men, but not women by 30 percent.
Keep in mind, don’t shun sunscreen altogether.
Instead, opt for natural formulas that rely on minerals like zinc and titanium instead
of the lab-made oxybenzone.
Cut Down On Junk Food: Inflammation in the body from eating processed, packaged and fast
foods can affect your fertility.
When you’re not eating a whole food, your body can’t recognize it, so it has to use
stored nutrients to process it.
This takes away nutrients you could be using to make sperm.
So, load up on plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Organic and in-season produce is ideal— whole foods that have low glycemic index values,
and cut down on sugar and salt.
Reduce Use Of Plastic: A study showed that men who are exposed to phthalates, a group
of chemicals found in plastic containers and hair products, took 20 percent longer to get
their partners pregnant.
So, try to choose glass over plastic and check the Environmental Working Group’s website
for safe products.
Take Amino Acids: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which are important to
make healthy sperm.
L-arginine and l-carnitine are two that have been used to reverse male infertility.
They’re available in many food sources and in capsule form but be sure to ask an integrative
physician, naturopathic or herbalist for the right dosage before taking it.
Have you ever faced fertility issues?
How did you correct it?
Let us know in the comments section below!