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Flax Oil, B6 and Fertility
“I took B6 and flax oil for extra energy, and I got this little guy!” I commented this to my sister Regina as we watched my barely three-month-old baby army crawl six feet across the floor in pursuit of a toy. “And that’s the neurotransmitter support that was combined with the B6 in my supplements;…
Read MoreFish Oil and Fertility
Diets rich in healthy fish, such as the Mediterranean diet, have long been known to have a wide range of health benefits. Now these polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fish oil and krill oil, are also being studied for their effects on human fertility. Endometriosis The omega-3…
Read MoreA Strong Marriage Is Where Fatherhood Begins
When does a man become a father? Most people would say the day his child is born. But in many ways, fatherhood begins much earlier. It begins when a man chooses to love his wife faithfully, embraces the vocation of marriage, and opens his heart to God’s plan for their family. That is one of…
Read MoreFamily: The First School of Freedom
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we give thanks for the men and women who have defended our nation and protected our freedoms through sacrifice and service. At Couple to Couple League, we are also grateful for another kind of service: the generous volunteers who strengthen marriages and families by teaching Natural Family Planning.…
Read MoreB6 is for Babies! Flax Oil, B6 and Fertility
“I took B6 and flax oil for extra energy, and I got this little guy.” I commented to my sister Regina as we watched my barely three-month-old baby army crawl six feet across the floor in pursuit of a toy. “And that’s the neurotransmitter support that was combined with the B6 in my supplements. He…
Read MoreThe Quiet Work of a Pro-Life Dad
Being pro-life has meant a lot of different things to me over the years. In my Catholic high school, it was mostly about getting out of class for a day and marching in DC with my friends from another school. Being from an all-boys school, it really helped that my friends were mostly girls. Fortunately,…
Read MoreSimple Ain’t Easy
Endurance is not my specialty, except in the limited domains of board games and video games. I can easily spend 2 hours in a game of Settlers of Catan or spend 200 hours in the latest Legend of Zelda installment. I’ve even started giving up on reading as I become a powerhouse YouTube watcher. I’ve…
Read MoreAshwagandha and Ginseng: Herbs for All Seasons
Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera, a modest shrub that grows from the Mediterranean region all the way through India, has a root that is a powerhouse of healthy compounds that benefit people of many stages of life. It is also known as Indian ginseng because of its wide-ranging benefits that mirror those of the time-honored Korean…
Read MoreSpice of Life: Botanicals and Herbs for Male Fertility
Tropical herbs have long been used for culinary purposes and traditional medicine, showing astounding health benefits, including for male fertility. Male infertility is a growing problem due to many factors, such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, damaging food additives and physiological imbalances. Particularly concerning is oxidative stress, which appears to be a major factor in 80% of…
Read MorePirates, Cod Liver Oil and Chewables
Typically, my wife Jen is in charge of our family’s nutritional health. Technically, I can produce or procure food and keep children alive when she is unavailable but grilling and DoorDash isn’t a sustainable lifestyle. I balance this with consistency in vitamin consumption and management. My personal strategy began when I discovered that the Recommended…
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