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How can men boost their fertility? Watch our video with Zita West where she gives advice to men on simple lifestyle changes they can make to boost fertility


Zita West

Zita West

It’s easy for couples to focus solely on the woman’s health as they prepare for pregnancy; however, pre conception health is just as important for men.

The average sperm count should be 15 million or more per ml according to new guidelines. Low sperm count and mobility may be caused by a series of lifestyle factors and could affect a man’s chances of conceiving. There are several habits men need to be forming during these critical months of preparation, including increasing water intake, eating food rich in antioxidants also folic acid, and avoiding hot baths and tight pants as heat is damaging to sperm.

It is important for couples to remember that baby making is a team project so there’s absolutely no reason why your partner shouldn’t join you in eating better food, exercising more and doing things he enjoys to relieve stress, all of which will improve the health of his sperm and fertility. No one knows more about this than leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West who is also a practicing midwife, acupuncturist and nutritional advisor.

Watch her video here:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b92wVJwWXr4


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Five natural ways to help fight fatigue!


fatigueFatigue is a symptom of a wide number of medical conditions.   This can include, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and many types of arthritis to mention just a few. People suffering from fatigue are often prescribed medications to help with their exhaustion.  But diet can help as well!  So we thought it would be useful to run a blog looking in more detail at natural ways to fight fatigue.

If you are interested in how other readers of this blog have fought fatigue in the past this earlier post is well worth a read https://patienttalk.org/?p=239.

Before we go any further it is worth mentioning that a good breakfast is one of the best ways of keeping up your energy levels.  Easy to overlook but it’s a great place to start.  Porridge (or rolled oats) is a good early morning booster.  I rather like it with mango but that is a different matter.

But for the rest of the day here are a few tips from PatientTalk.Org.

a)      Adding more Magnesium to your diet.  You might want to consider a snack of pumpkin seeds when you feel a bit run down.

b)      Brown rice and whole grains.  These carbs can help you keep your energy levels up and are great for digestion as well.

c)       Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce fatigue in patients.  Walnuts and fatty fish such as tuna are a great source.

d)      Coffee and tea.  Caffeine is a great way to fight fatigue in the short term.  Check out our blog on caffeine to find out more https://patienttalk.org/?p=459.

e)      Green leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach.  But then again these high calcium foods are pretty much vital for all aspects of wellness.


And do remember to drink water during the day.  Read our article on the subject here https://patienttalk.org/?p=320.

Do you have any other suggestions as to how you can fight fatigue without recourse to medications?  If you do we would love it if you could share your ideas in the comments box below.

Many thanks in advance

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Drenched – the health benefits of water!

Water, vital for life, makes up 80% of the human body as well as covering 70% of our planet!  But what are its benefits.  In this blog we are going to focus on the role that water and hydration plays in your health.water fall

But first it is worth looking at some of the effects of dehydration from a negative point.  Severe dehydration (or lack of water) is very serious and to can lead to delirium or even death.

In this case we want to look at some of the symptoms of mild to moderation dehydration.  These can include

  • Headaches similar in nature to a hangover from excess alcohol!
  • Hypotension or lowered blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • And unsurprisingly thirst

But drinking more water than simply required also has a number of positive benefits to health.  While doubt has been cast on the eight glasses of water per day as it has not been researched properly it is clear that there are a number of key benefits

1)      Drinking water helps a normal and regular bowel function

2)      Drinking water helps slow the ageing process associated with your skin

3)      It has been suggested that drinking sufficient water will lower your chances of a heart attack

4)      Water helps us balance our alkaline acid level at pH7 which is needed for health.

5)      Finally it can help you lose weight

But remember that drinking bottled water is considered bad for the environment as so often plastic is used to manufacture the bottle.  So you might want to consider just using the tap in future – good for you and good for the planet!