Every acupuncturist I've seen (and there's been a few) mentions that my circulation needs some help. I believe them, my feet, hands and nose are usually cold. Read any website for fertility acupuncture and you'll read about how herbs and acupuncture help increase blood flow to the reproductive organs. When an acupuncturist has success with lowering high FSH, they always mention one of the things they did was aim to increase blood flow in the patient. It makes sense, the ovaries need a good supply of healthy blood, oxygen and nutrients delivered to them so they can do their thing. Good circulation is a big factor in healthy eggs and a healthy uterine lining.
Here is a great article on reversing the clock on fertility, by Dr. Randine Lewis, and the importance of good blood flow.
In Dr. Randine Lewis' The Infertility Cure, she speaks of the femoral massage, where you press the large artery in your groin to direct more blood flow to the pelvic area. Here's a link on how to do it.
What about good old exercise? It's something I've always struggling with, it doesn't come naturally to me, and my work is quite sedentary. My friends in their late 30's, who are easily popping babies out, are all sporty, fit women. I don't mean exercise junkies, just healthy regular exercise. I'm trying to do at least 30 minutes of walking a day every day.
Google natural ways to boost circulation, and you'll see there's lots of suggestions like cayenne, garlic, ginger and rosemary. L-arginine, an amino acid, causes the blood vessels to open up and allows more blood flow. I see lots of talk about L-arginine being suggested as a fertility supplement by both western and eastern doctors. It's supposed to improve success rates in IVF also.
Also, drink plenty of water as dehydration isn't good for blood flow.
May the blood flow!
More articles:
How to Naturally Lower Your FSH
How to Improve Egg Quality
2 comments:
I have been meaning to try the femoral massage since you wrote this, but have yet to do it. Do you do it lying down, sitting or standing ?
Hi Amber
It's funny isn't it with all the instructions out there, they often miss this basic step! This info is from the book "Stay Fertile Longer" by Mary Kittel. Lay down on your back, with your knees bent, and feel for the crease in your groin. The rest is in the link provided in the blog.
She also suggests L-arginine for improved circulation to the pelvis.
Best
Mary
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