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Some male fertility facts for you 🕺🏼 Turns

Some male fertility facts for you 🕺🏼

Turns out sub-fertility isn’t just a female problem!

As you can see, it is absolutely CRUCIAL that both partners come to the table when we’re looking at fertility.

Male and female causes of infertility and sub-fertility often co-exist, so it’s essential that both partners are investigated for fertility and managed together.

Also, fertility investigations can take time and effort, as well as the inevitable changes to diet and lifestyle. Doing all of this on your own can feel pretty lonely, so I think it’s fair to divvy up some of the work that’s involved.

That’s why I only offer a couple’s package when it comes to fertility. Curious? Check out my website and get in touch to book in for your free 30-minute consultation.

Have you ever noticed you feel different during th

Have you ever noticed you feel different during the second half of your cycle, before your period? Maybe hungrier, moodier, and craving carbs like there’s no tomorrow? 🥐

There’s a reason for that! Changing hormone levels mean that we have different nutritional needs during the second half of our cycle, known as the luteal phase.

1. We have higher energy needs - around 300 more calories than during the first half of our cycle. That might mean building in an extra snack, but try and make it something wholesome, with protein and healthy fat - like nuts, hummus and veggies, or a protein-rich smoothie. 🌰

2. Yes, you’ll probably crave carbs in the lead up to your period, because of changing hormone levels. Try and choose wholegrains and root veg if you can, as these are much more nutritious with more fibre, so will keep your blood sugar more stable. 🍠

3. Period poops anyone?! Yes they’re a real thing! Fibre and fermented foods like kimchee, sauerkraut and kefir are great for the gut during this time. 💩

4. PMS? Try building in more magnesium rich foods like nuts and seeds and green leafies. A supplement may also help if you’re struggling - speak to a nutritionist or your local health food store to help you find the right one. 🥬

Want to understand your hormones better, and learn how to manage your cycle? Book in for a free 30 minute call with me on my website 🔗 Or message me on here!

🌰🌰 Men – did you know that adding 2 handfuls

🌰🌰 Men - did you know that adding 2 handfuls of nuts into your diet every day could improve sperm quality?

A 2023 review of evidence on nuts and fertility found that adding 2 handfuls of nuts a day into participants’ diets had a positive effect on sperm parameters like count, vitality, motility and morphology. The studies looked at men on a Western diet who made no other changes - so if there’s ONE things you are going to change boys, add a couple of handfuls of nuts into your diet every day!

Nuts are high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, dietary fibres, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, which can help to improve reproductive health.

A delicious fertility-friendly snack 😋

I recently worked out that in my practice 100% of

I recently worked out that in my practice 100% of my fertility enquires have come from women. 😱 And when I thought about it, I realised that so much of the fertility messaging online and on social media is aimed at women too. So where are the men in all this?! Are women’s health issues the reason behind the rising number of infertility and sub-fertility cases, or is this just a case of women taking on the burden for the couples’ fertility.

I’ve noticed it myself too - how fertility seems to be more of a ‘female’ issue. Doctors’ letters are usually addressed to the female patient during fertility investigations, women get targeted with ads on social media for fertility supplements, testing and fertility preservation once they hit 35, and even the way the press portray declining fertility rates seems to point the finger at women for ‘leaving it too late’.

But what about male fertility? In fact, male factor accounts for 50% of infertility cases, so why are conversations around men’s fertility still lacking?

So I decided to write a blog about male fertility - how common male factor infertility is, what the common issues are, what testing is available and what diet and lifestyle interventions we can look at to optimise male fertility.

If you’re a man wondering about their fertility and how to optimise it - pull up a chair! Come join the conversation - you’re very welcome here!

Check out my blog on my website (🔗 above) and please get in touch if you have any questions. Who knows, you might even be my very first MALE fertility enquiry… 🤞

Why do I do what I do? I’ve been on my own hea

Why do I do what I do?

I’ve been on my own health journey, and I know first hand how powerful nutrition and lifestyle can be. Now I’m in the privileged position that I get to see this in my clients too.

Women are amazing, physiologically complex beings and I love working with them - unfortunately research is often underfunded when it comes to female health, and I hear lots of female clients say that they’ve not had the support that they would have liked from the medical profession. I want to help women better advocate for their health and empower themselves to take control of their own health.

I love seeing clients improving their relationship with food. Sometimes this might have been messages that they were given as teenagers (‘don’t eat breakfast or it’ll make you fat’ or ‘carbs are bad’). I try to help people find joy in food again, eating proper food without fear or restriction.

I have seen how confusing the wellness world is! And I want to cut through the noise and make it a bit more straightforward for people.

I want everyone to know that nutrition and lifestyle changes really do have the potential to change your life. To find out how, get in touch and book in for a free 30-minute consultation with me. ☎️

The luteal phase is the second half of the cycle,

The luteal phase is the second half of the cycle, after ovulation. The textbook length of the luteal phase is 14 days but we all know women are not textbooks and it can be anywhere from 7 to 19 days.

During this time, the corpus luteum (the dominant follicle that produced an egg) releases progesterone, which helps to prepare the body for pregnancy.

A short luteal phase (less than 10 days) may suggest low progesterone, either because there was no ovulation or because it’s dropping too early.

How do you know? Get tracking that cycle! Use a basal body temperate to find your ovulation, and then count how many days between then and your period.

What does it mean? Well, if you’re trying to conceive a short luteal phase can reduce your chances of getting pregnant and increase the risk of early miscarriage. Dropping progesterone levels can also contribute to poor sleep, low moods and PMS. If you have a short second half of your cycle, infertility, recurrent miscarriage or any bleeding or spotting between periods, you might want to investigate this - especially if you’re trying to get pregnant.

And what can we do about it? Supporting stress, a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight can all help support progesterone in the second half of the cycle. There are also certain nutrients that can help too, like vitamin C, zinc, magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids.

Think this could be you? Get in touch and see how I can help support.

A few tasty morsels from the moon 🌕 Long walks,

A few tasty morsels from the moon 🌕 Long walks, delicious treats, and the occasional burst of sunshine. What more could we ask for?! ♥️

Now back to Somerset and looking forward to catching up with all my lovely clients!

This lovely client came to me with a recent diagno

This lovely client came to me with a recent diagnosis of PCOS, irregular periods and low energy levels.

We worked to regulate her cycles and improve her knowledge about what to eat for different stages of the menstrual cycle. Unsurprisingly she was also low in iron, which wasn’t helping her fatigue either…

She made amazing progress and by the end of our sessions together she went from having a period every 2 weeks with 1 week of bleeding, to a period every 28 days with much lighter periods - and improved energy levels 🙌🏼

To see how I can help you, get in touch and let’s have a chat! 👋🏼