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Infertility (in Men)
The inability to conceive children.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
  • Fruits: avocado, berries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges, strawberries
  • Vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, red & green bell peppers, spinach
  • Bran, fish/seafood, beans, nuts, oats, seeds (especially pumpkin & sunflower), soybean products & whole grains
  • Trinity Root (garlic, ginger, onion)

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
  • Refined flour, sugar & artificial food additives
  • Red meat, dairy, coffee (including decaf), tea, alcohol, iodized salt

ESSENTIAL OILS 
  • Infertility in general: Anise, bergamot, clary sage, cypress, fennel, geranium, melissa, nutmeg, Roman chamomile, sage, thyme, yarrow, ylang ylang
  • Oils specific to male infertility: Basil, cedarwood, clary sage,cumin, sage, thyme, ​vetiver
  • Apply to abdomen, hips, lower back and into the crease of the butt (but not as far as the anus).  Can also add to bath water or use as a general full-body massage oil. 

HERBAL
  • Astragalus, cayenne, fenugreek, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, red raspberry leaf, yohimbe (avoid if you drink red wine, have kidney disease or peptic ulcers) 
  • Herbal Fertility Recipe: Combine equal parts tinctures of ashwaganda, raspberry leaves, and oat extract - avena sativa.  Take 45 drops of this herbal mixture twice  daily. 

NATURAL
  • Yoga, meditation and/or tai chi
  • May be caused by a zinc deficiency - have your levels checked
  • May be caused by smoking - try to stop if you are a smoker

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
  • Improve MALE FERTILITY (20 min - YogaYin)

SUPPLEMENTS
  • Arginine: 500 mg L-arginine 4 times daily for 3 months (don't use if you have kidney disease or genital herpes, or are prone to cold sores - take with a mixed amino acid complex)
  • Carnitine: 3g daily for 4 months
  • Carotenoids: 1 pill mixed carotenoids twice daily with food (each pill should provide 25,000 IU vit A activity)
  • Coenzyme Q10: 30-90mg daily
  • Flaxseed oil: 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) daily (can be mixed with food; take in the morning)
  • Panax Ginseng: 100-250 mg twice daily, rotate with siberian ginseng (should contain at least 7% ginsenosides)
  • Siberian Ginseng: 100-300 mg twice daily; rotate with panax ginseng (should contain at least 0.8% eleutherosides)
  • Vitamin B12: 1000mcg daily (or injections)
  • Vitamin C: 1,000 mg 3 times daily (reduce if it causes diarrhea)
  • Vitamin E: 400 IU twice daily (check with doctor if taking anticoagulant drugs)
  • Zinc/Copper: 30 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month)

HOMEOPATHIC
  • Argentum nitricum 30c
  • Lycopodium 30c
  • Selenium metallicum 30c

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

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Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)
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Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)
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Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)
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Sunrise Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)
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Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)
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PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Tropical Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Brain Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Mango Pineapple Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie (GF VT)

MAINS

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Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)
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Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)
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Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp (LC GF KT)
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Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Harissa Marinated Shrimp (LC GF KT)
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Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Pasta Della California (LC GF VG VT)
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Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)
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Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)
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Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Vegan Black Bean Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Vegetable Curry (LC GF KT VG VT)
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Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)
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Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Fish (LC)
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Fish Fillets with Broccoli Stuffing (LC)
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Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Oven-Fried Fish (LC KT)
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Pesto Shrimp Pasta (GF)
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Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)
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Shrimp with Homemade Red Sauce (LC GF)
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Spinach & Bean Pasta (LC VG VT)
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Vegan Jambalaya (LC GF VG VT)
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Vegetarian Chili (LC GF VG VT)
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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Blueberry Mini Muffins (LC GF VT)
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)
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Easy Garlic Shrimp (LC GF KT)
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Fish with Dill Breading (LC)
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Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)
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Pan-Fried Fish Fillets (LC)
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Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)
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Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)
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Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Steamed Snow Crab Legs (LC GF KT)
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Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)
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White Chili (LC GF VT)

SIDES

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Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Bacon Wild Rice (LC GF)
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Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)
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Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce (LC GF VG VT)
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Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)
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Molasses Beans (LC GF)
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Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Cauliflower (LC GF VG VT)
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Southwest Pasta Salad (LC VG VT)
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​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Cauliflower with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF VT)
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Farro (VG VT)
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Guacamole (GF KT VG VT)
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Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)
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Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)
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Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)
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Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Bacon Brussel Sprouts (LC GF KT)
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BLT Salad (LC GF KT)
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Caraway Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Cinnamon Chips with Fruit Salsa (VG VT)
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Favetta & Pita Triangles (GF VG VT)
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Homemade Salsa (LC GF VG VT)
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Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)
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Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)
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Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)
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Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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