(Excerpt form my first book ‘Elixir: How To Use Food As Medicine’.) ‘Once thought to affect only women over 30 years of age who hadn’t had children, we now know endometriosis can occur in women of any age at any time after the onset of menstruation. It is thought to affect about 10 to 20 […]
TRIBULUS terrestris benefits both male and female fertility. Tribulus has been used as a traditional fertility herb for years, in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. Including its many virtues – it has shown to be effective in increasing sexual desire in both men and women. – Increase in sex hormone production in […]
PCOS – Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome is characterized by high androgen (testosterone) levels, causing – – Irregular menstrual cycle, or no cycle – Hair loss – Acne – Weight gain – Excess hair growth in all the wrong places – Blood sugar issues Helpful Foods and Herbs Omega 3 foods ike flax, hemp, chia, sustainably-caught deafood […]
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus) is a shrub native to Greece and Italy whose berries have been used in herbal medicine for centuries. It is considered one of the most popular herbs in Europe and other Western nations for the support of female reproductive imbalances. Recent clinical research and traditional use of Vitex have […]
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) is one of the most powerful female fertility tonic herbs. Used since at least the first century, Dong Quai tonifies and strengthens the uterus by regulating hormonal control, improving uterine tone, and improving the timing of the menstrual cycle.
Try to eat between 400 and 600 milligrams daily prior to conception and then 800 milligrams after you get the good news.
ASPARAGUS is an effective promoter for both male and female fertility. It has a very high amount of Vitamin C which improves sperm health by decreasing free radicals. This results in enhancement of both quality and quantity of super sperm.
Aside from being great to boost libido – thanks to the high content of zinc – oysters are super important for conception. A woman’s menstrual cycle can be irregular and the production of good eggs slower, plus it’s essential for super sperm health. Per Serving Size (100 grams) Oysters 16-182 mg Dark Chocolate 9.6 mg […]
A perfect food to help boost fertility – it includes legumes, garlic, olive oil, green leafy veggies and goats’ feta if you like. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional) 500g passata (or 2 BPA-free cans crushed tomatoes and 1 tbsp tomato paste) 2 BPA-free cans […]
‘Tabouli with Brown Lentils and Quinoa’ with ‘Kale Hummus’. Purrrrfect foods for fertility, or anytime really. Recipe http://janellapurcell.com/recipe/tabouli/
