Several studies have found an association between personality, immune system biomarkers, and long-term health outcomes. The immune system-related biomarker interleukin 6 (IL-6) and the acute phase protein C-reactive protein (CRP) are an integral part of the immune response, playing both pro- and anti-inflammatory roles. Conscientiousness — a tendency to be responsible, organized, and capable [...]
If a person has gained some weight during the quarantine period, it is important for them not to be too self-critical. Several manageable adjustments can help people lose the weight they gained in lockdown. Quarantine is an effective measure to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, life under lockdown comes with its own [...]
Here’s heartwarming news: People with a family history of heart disease who also had a positive outlook were one-third less likely to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular event within five to 25 years than those with a more negative outlook. That’s the finding from Johns Hopkins expert Lisa R. Yanek, M.P.H., and [...]
Here’s heartwarming news: People with a family history of heart disease who also had a positive outlook were one-third less likely to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular event within five to 25 years than those with a more negative outlook. That’s the finding from Johns Hopkins expert Lisa R. Yanek, M.P.H., and her [...]
I can often hear it coming. One need spend only a few minutes with someone coping with infertility before encountering a cascade of regret. “If only we hadn’t waited so long.” “If only I had frozen my eggs.” “If only we had changed doctors sooner.” “If only I hadn’t believed my OB/GYN when she told [...]
Acupuncture could dramatically boost the chances of IVF treatment working, a study suggests. A British study found that rates of success were twice as high among those having the alternative therapy. Fertility experts said the findings were interesting and statistically significant. However, they warned that it was unclear whether the apparent benefit stemmed from the [...]
The Alphazita autumn retreat is now over... We want to thank you all for joining us in world's first Holistic Fertility Retreat. A team of dedicated international experts including conventional medicine doctors, complementary medicine practitioners and therapists have been brought together to enhance your fertility by nurturing and nourishing your body, heart, mind and soul. [...]
Anya Sizer's garden is scattered with toys – just the way she always wanted it. Yet there were moments when this happy scene with Hope, five, and Barney, 22 months, was a distant dream. Soon after marrying at 23, she and her husband Damion started trying for a baby. But when months went by, they [...]
The holistic approach to fertility is of great importance to the assisting reproduction therapies. Mainly because, a variety of elements could be contributing to the fertility problems. Changes in lifestyle through life coaching or nutritional consultations, and holistic therapies such as acupuncture or fertility massage can promote fertility and greatly support patients in their journey [...]
Recent research tells us that stress boosts levels of stress hormones, such as adrenaline, catecholamine and cortisol, which can inhibit the release of the body’s main hormone, GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone), which is responsible for the release of sex hormones. Subsequently this may suppress ovulation in women, reduce sperm count in men and lower libido [...]
