Maca: Natural Solution to Infertility

Are you or someone you know trying to get pregnant, but not seeing any results yet? If so, you need to know about Maca Root, which may help with any infertility concerns.

What is Maca Root?

Maca Root is a South American herb that is considered to be a powerful superfood. Maca is an adaptogenic herb, which means it aids in restoring the body’s normal homeostatic functions. Maca is used to increase energy, boost libido, increase stamina, stimulates blood circulation,  and even helps with hormonal balance in young women. Maca Root has been known to promote reproductive health in both men and women.

How Maca helps with Fertility

There’s no denying that Maca Root helps both men and women with fertility, which is why I might suggest that both spouses take Maca Root.

Maca Root helps with increasing a man’s libido, regulating estrogen levels, which ultimately increases healthy sperm production. All very good things for fertility.

For women, it’s important to have optimal estrogen levels. If estrogen levels are too low or too high, it can prevent a woman from becoming pregnant or remain pregnant until full term. Maca Root helps regulate the estrogen levels in a woman’s body, helping a women become pregnant.

How soon can Maca Root work? Many see positive results in the first few weeks of taking it. I found a Maca Root fertility “success story” which really tells you how beneficial this herb is with fertility: “How Maca Root Got Me Pregnant”.

In addition this that women’s story, I have personally known couple’s who have tried to get pregnant but couldn’t. Once the women started taking Maca Root, within a month or two, she was pregnant!

It seems so simple, right? That’s actually a reason why many won’t take Maca Root! It just seems too simple. I believe that herbs are on this earth for a reason, and they are here to benefit and heal our body! If you and your spouse are trying to get pregnant, you have nothing to lose by trying Maca Root.

How to Use Maca Root

You can use Maca in a powdered concentrate form, which can be mixed with flour for baking or blended in with smoothies or shakes. If you prefer not to mix it in with your meals, you can also try taking Maca Root in capsule form.

I found Organic Maca Root Powder at my local health food store, but if you can’t find it locally, you can easily buy the product online.

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Tarragon

If you haven’t tried this herb out, you are missing out! Tarragon is a popular herb in Europe and is commonly used as an herb for cooking and has a long history of medicinal uses.

Benefits

• High in vitamin A, calcium, iron, and manganese

•Treats stomach cramps

•Increases appetite to help treat anorexia

•Helps aide digestion

•You can chew tarragon leaves to stop hiccups

•Helps reduce body oder

•Can be used to help with insomnia (tea)

Intake

Dried – Used for culinary purposes and teas.

Essential Oil – When tarragon is in an oil form, there is eugenol in the herb that has been used in dentistry as a local anesthetic and antiseptic for toothache complaints.

Precautions

Some people may have a slight risk of having an allergic reaction to tarragon. When tarragon is used as an essential oil, it can be poisonous and should not be used by small children or pregnant women.

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Cayenne Pepper

This amazing spice is usually known for its culinary purposes, but it also aides weight loss and has many medicinal benefits. Read on to see why Cayenne Pepper is one of the biggest health secrets you never knew about.

Benefits

•Increases the Metabolism

• According to research done by Dr. John Christopher (natural herbalist), Cayenne Pepper can be used to stop a Heart Attack within 30 seconds of use, by drinking warm water with 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

• Lowers Blood Pressure

•Kills cancer cells in the pancreas, prostate, and lungs.

•Heals Stomach Ulcers

•Boosts Circulation

•Cleans arteries and lowers cholesterol

•Contains antifungal properties

Intake

Powder – This is the most common form of Cayenne Pepper, and easily found in the spices isle. This is an easy way to add Cayenne Pepper to your meals.

Dried Flakes – Another form to add to your meals.

Whole (Fresh or Dried) – You won’t want to eat a Cayenne Pepper whole since it is very hot. Mostly you will cut up the Cayenne Pepper and add as needed to your recipes, culinary or medicinal.

Precautions

If you don’t like hot foods this might not be the spice to season your foods with, but you might want to add small amounts to your diet to benefit from everything Cayenne Pepper has to offer.

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Peppermint

Peppermint is more than just a delicious herb or fresh scent.  Did you know that there are plenty of health benefits and nutrients that come from Peppermint?

If you would like to experience the full health benefits of Peppermint, be sure to avoid the Peppermint Candies that are just full of sugar. Sadly, the sugar defeats the purpose of the Peppermint. Good thing there is plenty of ways to enjoy the health benefits of Peppermint without the unnecessary sugar.

Benefits

• Contains calcium, copper, iron, potassium, manganese, Vitamins C, B2, and A.

• Relieves Stress and Anxiety

• May lower blood pressure levels

• Helps relieve Nausea

• Muscle relaxer, which may reduce any Menstrual Pain

• Anti-Inflamatory effects

• Known to have Antiseptic and Antibacterial properties

• Natural Decongestant

• Helps aide digestion, including helping  with Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS)

• Relieves Migraines or Headaches (if constricted blood vessels is the cause of the pain)

• Natural Pest Control (repels ants, rodents, fleas, and even lice)

Intake

Dried – The dried Peppermint leaves are commonly used in teas.

Oil- Peppermint Oil can be used for culinary as well as medicinal purposes.

Precautions

Peppermint should be avoided if you suffer from acid reflux disease, heart burn,  GERD, or gallstones. Peppermint does not go well with cyclosporine or any other medication that has the purpose of preventing the rejection of transplants. Peppermint is not recommended for infants, and peppermint in high doses is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg is certainly one of my favorite spices in the fall and winter, so I just had to check out what health benefits are associated with Nutmeg. I think you will be surprised and pleased with the many health and medicinal benefits of Nutmeg.

Benefits

•Anti-inflammatory properties

•May help with respiratory problems

•Helps with digestion; Soothe stomach aches and stops diarrhea

•Can help lower blood pressure

•Relieves stress

•May help increase blood circulation

•May help dissolve kidney stones

•Can help treat arthritis

Intake

Spice- Nutmeg is commonly found in the spice isle already grounded and ready to be added to your favorite recipes. Nutmeg is a great way to add flavor and health benefits to any dish. Nutmeg has a strong flavor, so you don’t need to add a lot to your recipe.

Oil- Nutmeg oil can be used to rub or massage onto your skin to help relieve muscle or joint pain. Nutmeg oil has also been known to help detoxify your kidneys (dissolve kidney stones and treat kidney infections).

Precautions

Too much nutmeg can be toxic. You shouldn’t consume more than 3 tablespoons a day, which is actually a lot considering how strong this spice is.

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