My Other “Quips & Tips” Web Sites

Increasing Pregnancy Chances – Tips for Overcoming Infertility Stress

Even if infertility stress doesn’t decrease your pregnancy chances, it sure takes the fun out of trying to get pregnant! These tips for overcoming the stress of fertility treatments, ovulation monitoring, temperature charting, and scheduled romps in the hay are from doctors and research studies.

Before the tips, a quip:

“I gained 60 pounds, and I’m proud [...]

Chinese Medicine for Infertility – Getting Pregnant With Acupuncture

Many holistic health practitioners find acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for infertility very effective. Here’s one naturopathic doctor’s experience with acupuncture and getting pregnant

“I find acupuncture extremely helpful with patients dealing with infertility, whether they are going through assisted reproductive procedures or just trying on their own,” says Dr. Mubina Jiwa, BSc., ND, Director of Essence of Health [...]

5 Ways to Overcome Period Cramps, Cravings, and PMS Symptoms

If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, then these tips for reducing period cramps, cravings, and PMS symptoms may help you find menstrual pain relief. Your hormones may be going haywire, but premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain doesn’t have to take you down!

“In the week or so before their periods start, many women experience a collection [...]

10 Ways to Increase Male and Female Fertility

A fertility doctor describes how to boost your chances of conceiving a baby with these ten ways to increase male and female fertility. These tips for getting pregnant are easy, and can be very effective!

“Many couples…want to start or grow their family,” says Dr. Meike Uhler of the Fertility Centers of Illinois. “Sadly, with infertility [...]

How to Increase Sperm Count Naturally – Overcome Male Infertility

On my Facts About Sperm Count, Quality, and Production article, a reader asked how to increase his sperm count. I consulted infertility expert Kristen Burris; here’s what she says about overcoming many male infertility problems.

“There are many exceptional options to naturally increase sperm count, quality and motility,” says Burris. “My husband and I both have had considerable [...]

Relief for Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS Help!

If you’re suffering from premenstrual symptoms such as cramps, depression, irritability, or moodiness – here’s PMS help! These solutions for relief for premenstrual syndrome include supplements, natural solutions, and more serious treatments (such as antidepressants).

“PMS is a chronic, cyclic mood disorder distinguished by a set of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms that affect approximately 4 [...]

8 Natural Ways to Regulate Your Period

If your periods are irregular or you don’t menstruate at all, try these natural ways to regulate your period. If you’re not getting your period, you may have amenorrhea.

Before the period tips, a quip:

“Men somehow lose their ability to do anything right during their spouse’s time of the month.” – anonymous.

You may not have a [...]

5 Ways to Quit Smoking When You’re TTC (Trying to Conceive)

If you’re coping with infertility or want to get pregnant, you have to give up cigarettes. Here are five ways to quit smoking when you’re TTC (trying to conceive), ranging from visualization to NicoDerm.

Before the tips, a quip:

“I used to smoke two packs a day and I just hate being a nonsmoker,” said Michelle Pfeiffer. [...]

Foods to Avoid for Increased Fertility Levels

Everything you eat can increase or decrease your fertility levels – so check out these foods to avoid for increased fertility levels, especially if you’re a couple coping with infertility or trying to get pregnant!

“We know that certain pollutants and chemicals in the environment can affect both male and female fertility, and there may be many more substances [...]

Tips for Overcoming Male Infertility Caused by Laptops

A Loyola University reproductive specialist has linked male infertility to excessive use of laptops – and offers tips for overcoming male infertility.

According to Loyola, 40% of fertility issues are attributed to males. Causes of male infertility include varicocoeles (enlarged varicose veins in the scrotum, which can raise the temperature in the testicles and damage or [...]