Natural Ways We’re Increasing Our Chances of Conceiving
Key Takeaways
Comprehensive Lifestyle Changes: We’re making making comprehensive lifestyle adjustments to enhance fertility. We don’t smoke or drink alcohol, but we’re aso reducing exposure to environmental toxins, managing heat around the reproductive area, and eliminating harmful plastics and chemicals from our home.
Nutrient Rich, Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Incorporating an antioxidant and nutrient-rich, plant-based diet to reduce inflammation and support overall health. Key nutrients include antioxidants, Zinc, B12, Folate, Omega-3s, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin E, Iron, Choline and Vitamin C. Variety is key to ensure we get all necessary vitamins and minerals.
Stress Management and Physical Health: We’ve incorporated daily meditation, moderate exercise, and practices to ensure quality sleep into our routine. Cold plunges are also used to help reduce stress and regulate body temperature, all of which contribute to a better reproductive environment.
Enhancing Fertility Naturally – Our Journey and Tips
Our fertility journey has been both challenging and enlightening. We've taken a comprehensive approach to improve our chances of conceiving naturally, focusing on key areas such as environment, diet, physical health, and stress management. Here’s a detailed look at our plan and the steps we’re taking.
Environment and Toxins
One of the first steps we took was to eliminate common toxins. We don’t smoke and we quit drinking alcohol, which are known to impact fertility. Additionally, we’ve made significant changes to reduce heat exposure:
No more saunas or hot tubs.
Avoiding heated car seats.
Using laptops on desks instead of laps.
We also scrutinized our use of plastics, opting for BPA-free products and reducing plastic storage containers. Household products were another focus. We switched to natural cleaning supplies and eliminated pesticides and herbicides.
Physical Health
Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for fertility. We engage in moderate, consistent exercise that isn’t overly stressful. Our routine includes:
Weight training.
Walking and light cardio.
Avoiding high-intensity workouts that can raise cortisol levels.
Stress Management
Reducing stress is paramount. We’ve incorporated daily meditation and regular outdoor walks into our routine. Cold plunges have also been beneficial in regulating body temperature and reducing stress.
Sleep
Quality sleep is essential. We aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and minimizing screen time before bed to improve sleep quality.
Diet
Diet plays a pivotal role in fertility. We focus on:
Antioxidant-rich foods: Berries, nuts, dark leafy greens, and spices like ginger and turmeric.
Key nutrients: Ensuring we get enough Zinc, B12, Folate, Omega-3s, Vitamin D, and Vitamin C. Our plant-based diet provides these nutrients through foods like pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and nutritional yeast.
We’ve also committed to eating organic produce to avoid pesticides and boost nutrient intake. Our meals are varied and rich in different vegetables and whole foods to cover all our nutritional bases.
Supplements
In addition, we will add a few supplements to our regime to enhance our chances:
Omega 3, CoEnzyme 10, L-Carnatine, Insitol, Allicin: All help to support sperm and eqq quality, with some also aiding in sperm motility
Tongkat Ali & Shilajit, Zinc: For men to improve testosterone levels and sperm count
Conclusion
Our journey is ongoing, but we believe these changes will make a significant difference. Whether you're on a similar path or just looking to improve your overall health, we hope our experiences and tips can help guide you. For more detailed insights and updates, join us on our Patreon where we share unfiltered content about our fertility journey to date and the medical avenues we’ve been exploring.
Show Notes
00:00:00 - 00:01:01: Introduction and casual greeting.
00:01:01 - 00:02:04: Challenges relaxing with a toddler.
00:02:04 - 00:03:05: Issues with toddler sleep environments.
00:03:05 - 00:04:06: Using Airbnb for family adventures.
00:04:06 - 00:05:07: Colleague's experience renting a flat.
00:05:07 - 00:06:10: Concerns about guest behavior and care.
00:06:10 - 00:07:11: Updating listings and guest bookings.
00:07:11 - 00:08:14: Financial aspects and guest costs.
00:08:14 - 00:09:16: Balancing family time and guest bookings.
00:09:16 - 00:10:17: Issues with guests not cleaning bedding.
00:10:17 - 00:11:19: High booking rates during holidays.
00:11:19 - 00:12:21: Variability in guest cleanliness.
00:12:21 - 00:13:22: Guests leaving the place tidy.
00:13:22 - 00:14:24: Discomfort with guests in the home.
00:14:24 - 00:15:25: Issues with dog hair and cleanliness.
00:15:25 - 00:16:29: Challenges with hosting guests with dogs.
00:16:29 - 00:17:30: Experiences with different types of guests.
00:17:30 - 00:18:33: Managing finances and cleaning duties.
00:18:33 - 00:19:34: Adjusting to hosting schedule.
00:19:34 - 00:20:35: Differences from normal routines.
00:20:35 - 00:21:36: Morning routines and simple pleasures.
00:21:36 - 00:22:39: Ordering supplies and organizing the house.
00:22:39 - 00:23:41: Removing old toys and setting up.
00:23:41 - 00:24:42: Most guests stay for one night.
00:24:42 - 00:25:43: Managing personal spaces and guest areas.
00:25:43 - 00:26:44: Balancing rental and family use.
00:26:44 - 00:27:47: Importance of good reviews.
00:27:47 - 00:28:52: Hosting takes effort and work.
00:28:52 - 00:29:55: Not for the faint-hearted.
