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Herbs have long been used by many cultures across the world to help with fertility, virility and libido. They can have powerful effects, however, they are not a replacement for a healthy diet and lifestyle. They are also not a quick fix and it can take months for their full effects to kick in. It is advisable to seek advice from a medical ...

The blogposts about Falling Sperm Counts and Diet for Male Fertility show that what we eat and how we live can play a major role in reproductive outcomes. Here we will focus on specific nutrients that have been shown to impact on male fertility. Antioxidants The importance of antioxidants for male reproductive health cannot be overstated. ...

Following on from the blogpost about Falling Sperm Counts this post will look at which dietary factors affect male fertility and sperm health. Eating a healthy diet for several months before conception is recommended as it takes 3-4 months for sperm to fully mature. To produce a healthy baby healthy sperm is just as important as healthy eggs. ...

You may have heard recent news reports about the falling sperm counts in men across the western world. These reports came from an analysis of 185 studies between 1973 and 2011 which found that the sperm counts of men in America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe have decreased by over 50% in the last 40 years. Rising Infertility It is estimated ...

There is increasing evidence that eating a largely plant based diet is one of the best strategies for human health as well as for that of the planet. So, whether you are one of the growing band of people who is vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian, or even if you are a dyed in the wool meat eater, having a kitchen that is well stocked with the basics ...

In traditional coconut growing areas every part of the coconut tree is used. The various products of the coconut tree include coconut water, coconut meat, coconut oil, coconut leaves, coconut shell and wood based products. The edible parts have antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective and ...

The benefits of including coconut oil in the diet were discussed in the blog titled “Coconut Oil for Health”. Here we shall look at some of the non-culinary uses of coconut oil. Coconut Oil and Skin Health Any dry skin conditions can benefit from a coconut oil massage. Use the coconut oil neat or add a few drops of essential oil to melted ...

Holidays are a wonderful time to wind down, relax and do things that you wouldn't normally do. However, there are things that can reduce the enjoyment of your time away. Here's a look at how to reduce the likelihood of succumbing to the potential pitfalls of travelling and being in a different environment. Dietary Changes Many people experience ...

Whilst we like to believe that food has a consistent and measurable effect on us it is becoming increasingly apparent that this is not the case. Often, the actual effects of foods on measurable health parametres are different from what would be expected based on the macronutrient content of the foods. For example, although almonds are high in ...

Like most plant foods that we eat today oats were domesticated from wild varieties thousands of years ago. Being filling, nutritious and versatile it's easy to see why they have endured for so long in the human diet. Porridge is probably the first thing that springs to mind when oats are mentioned and even this humble dish has many recipes, ...