indefinitely, the nervous system and the hormone-producing glands will become hyperactive. If there are any genetic weakness in any of endocrine glands the body goes into shock or fatigue sets in. Men experiencing continual stress


can have problems with sperm development and impotency. Statistics show that the level of stress from infertility reaches its peak when a couple have been trying to conceive unsuccessfully for three years.


AND MORE…. Other reasons related to male infertility include functional problems such as: erectile dysfunction, low libido, premature ejaculation, painful erection, varicocele, and other blockages. The above problems may be caused


by undetected disease; candida, damage from childhood mumps, herpes, chronic fatigue, anti-bodies, chlamydia, or other genito-urinary infections. Diagnosis is easily done through your doctor and appropriate medication given, but it is important to wait until the course of medicine is finished before trying to conceive, as the residue in the body could have a detrimental effect on the developing sperm, causing abnormalities in the


developing embryo leading to a failed conception or miscarriage. Although the damage from cigarettes


is well documented, other aggravating factors include: the excessive consumption of alcohol, anabolic drugs/steroids, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. All these substances weaken the immune system, cause abnormal sperm development, reduce the count and motility of sperm, and cause miscarriage. The answer lies in our individual


genetic patterns; we are a great and diverse people coming from many different countries with many different genetic weaknesses. Some can cope with pollution while others develop asthma at the slightest change in air temperature, we are all different. There is no one size that fits all. This is also the reason why some people can tolerate gluten and pharmaceutical drugs while others can’t.


LOOKING FOR REMEDIES Fortunately, there are many natural remedies that can improve all the above problems, and there are just as many ways the body can be assisted without natural or medical assistance. The obvious one is to limit the amount


of chemicals entering the body i.e. stop smoking, look at the diet, begin some sort of exercise regime, undergo a liver cleanse. Check there are no toxic chemicals in the work and home environment. Before starting a new regime, I suggest


all would-be fathers-to-be have an overall health assessment to eliminate past or current infection and a semen analysis. Then, in three months (the time it takes to develop new sperm) have another test to see if the above changes did help.


The above article is based upon Fertile Fathers, the companion book to the best-selling Natural Conception – Mother Nature’s help for infertile couples, published by Ruth Sharkey. l


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Ruth Sharkey is an internationally renowned natural therapist, best- selling author of several natural health books,


mentor and artist. Known as ‘Australia’s Baby-maker’, Ruth also co-hosted a weekly talk-back radio program for thirteen years.


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