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"Additional effects for enhancing sperm count and sperm quality are discussed in the male fertility section. L-Arginine ^^^^ 16 g per day Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA). PABA is a part of the folic acid molecule and is found in eggs, milk, meat, and several grains. The role of PABA produced by the body is not really known, but as an oral supplement it is FDA-approved for difficult conditions such as scleroderma, vitiligo, pemphigus, and dermatomyosids. It is approved for use as a sunscreen because it acts as a filter to block out ultraviolet radiation." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "These toxic exposures may affect sperm count, sperm Caffeine Content Item Caffeine (mg) Coffee, brewed (8 oz) 60-120 Coffee, instant (8 oz) 70 Coffee, decaffeinated (8 oz) 2-5 Double espresso (2 oz) 45-100 Tea, black, 5-minute steep (8 oz) 60-100 Tea, green (8 oz) 20 Barq's Root Beer (12 oz) 22 Coca-Cola (12 oz) 34 Pepsi (12 oz) 38 Chocolate milk (8 oz) 4 Milk chocolate (1 oz) 1-15 Dark chocolate (1 oz) 20 Ben & Jerry's Coffee Fudge Frozen Yogurt (4 oz) 42 formation, sperm viability, ovulation, egg viability, and hormone levels." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"A marked increase in sperm count and motility was achieved in 62% of the patients, and 28 pregnancies resulted. Men with extremely low initial sperm counts (less than 20 million per ml) did not respond as well as did men with higher counts.7 Foods high in L-arginine include nuts, seeds, cereal grains, and peas. Vitamin C In some men, infertility results from a tendency of sperm cells to agglutinate (clump together). Although the cause of sperm agglutination is not known, men with this abnormality do have subnormal blood levels of vitamin C." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"In 2003, while at the University of Missouri at Columbia, she reported that men in rural Missouri had a 42 percent lower sperm count than those who lived in cities like Minneapolis and New York. In another study, this one conducted by researchers for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System headquartered in Great Neck, New York, 40 percent of men with unexplained infertility tested high for lead in both blood and semen—higher than what is acceptable even for someone who is exposed to lead at work." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"According to a Washington Post article in 1979, PCBs are considered one of the main reasons that the average sperm count of the American male is approximately 70 percent of what it was thirty years ago. This same article also points out that 25 percent of college students were sterile at the time as compared to 0.5 percent thirty-five years earlier. Most toxicity experts agree that the main source of human contamination comes from eating fish from waters in which the PCB levels are high, which today can be almost anywhere." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"A man can be infertile for a number of reasons: His sperm count may be low, the sperm may be misshapen, or they may simply be lousy swimmers, unable to make it all the way to their destination. Experts continue to debate whether sperm counts worldwide may be dropping. We do know that in a Finnish study, the percentage of men with normal sperm counts dropped from 56 percent in 1981 to 27 percent 10 years later. A more recent study shows a steady rate of decline in sperm counts for North America and Europe, with inconclusive results for non-Western countries." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Sperm count and semen volume were increased with maca at either dose. Why the effects? Who knows? Maca contains two novel groups of compounds— macamides and macaenes, which may be responsible for its effects. Maca also contains the amino acid L-arginine (see below), which has been shown to increase sperm production and motility and is necessary for the creation of nitric oxide, a molecule that is necessary for erections. "For the Sex, of Course!" An interesting theory on maca and sexual activity has to do with the fact that maca contains high amounts of an amino acid called histidine." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Selenium mostly affects male fertility by maximizing sperm formation, optimizing testosterone production, and increasing sperm count. (For more information on male fertility, see the section titled "Male Fertility" later in this chapter.) Selenium 100-200 meg daily Zinc. The most widely studied nutritional supplement for fertility in both men and women is zinc. Zinc plays a vital role in cell division, and deficiencies are associated with reduced fertility, increased miscarriages, and chromosome damage." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"If the sperm count is less than 20 million per milliliter, arginine supplementation is less likely to be of benefit. In order to be effective for increased fertility, it appears that the dosage of l-arginine should be at least 4 grams a day for three months. In perhaps the most favorable study, 74 percent of 178 men with low sperm counts had significant improvements in sperm counts and motility." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"T]he primary question remains as to whether it really is correct that the sperm count has halved over the last 50 years. The 1992 article has led to numerous critical responses and new studies which have shown both deterioration and stable sperm counts. Sperm counts in Paris have fallen, while in Toulouse the count remained stable. Sperm counts in Scotland have fallen, whereas those in Finland remained constant or increased slightly. Studies in Belgium and parts of London showed a fall in the count, whereas those in the US, in New York, Los Angeles, Minnesota as well as Seattle were constant." - The Disinformation Company, Everything You Know Is Wrong: The Disinformation Guide to Secrets and Lies (Get the book.)

"BPA, a chemical found in epoxy resin and polycarbonate plastics, may impair the reproductive organs and have adverse effects on tumors, breast tissue development, and prostate development by reducing sperm count. BPA can leach into water bottles through normal wear and tear and exposure to heat and cleaning agents. This includes leaving your plastic water bottle in your car during errands, in your backpack during hikes, and running it through your dishwasher or using harsh detergents." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"The usual test for infertility in a man involves a sperm count—the higher the sperm count, the greater the fertility. One study has shown that extra vitamin C increased sperm count as well as sperm mobility.1 Likewise, vitamin E or essential fat deficiency has been found to induce sterility in both sexes by causing damage to the reproductive tissues. Unfortunately, however, simply taking vitamin E will not reverse the condition if you are sterile. The high rate of infertility among diabetics may provide us with a clue." - Patrick Holford, The New Optimum Nutrition Bible (Get the book.)

"Reduced sperm count, a condition that leads to infertility or reduced fertility. • Malformed or absent epididymis, a defect of the structure where sperm mature and are stored. Of particular significance is that, while inactive in feeding tests, phthalates induce hormonal effects following application to the skin. This further incriminates them as dangerous in cosmetics and personal care products. A 2000 survey by the U.S." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"Vitamin B12 has been shown to increase sperm count. Men should take 1,500 meg of oral B12 or 400 meg of the sublingual form daily. n a study, 1 78 men with low sperm counts or abnormal sperm function were given 4,000 mg of L-arginine daily for at least 2 months. As a result, 62 percent of the men had a marked increase in sperm motility and count, and 28 pregnancies occurred. Researchers also noted that men with very low initial sperm counts, of less than 20 million per ml, did not have as beneficial a response as men with higher counts did." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"In addition, acupuncture can also be helpful in improving sperm count, menstrual cycle regulation, ovulation induction, and decreasing stress and depression. Acupuncture, as with many complementary therapies, is best when combined with conventional treatment when indicated. Research studies thus far have had small sample sizes and difficulty in providing proper control, so the results should not be overemphasized until further studies can be done. Acupuncture by a licensed professional with experience working with fertility issues appears to be safe and well tolerated." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"In men, infertility is linked to sperm count. Male fertility is dependent on producing an adequate amount of sperm that has proper motility (efficient movement) and that is not deformed or abnormally shaped. Occasionally, men can suffer from retrograde ejaculation, where the sperm travels backwards after ejaculation. Other problems can stem from sexually transmitted diseases, hormonal disorders, inflammation of the testicles, impotence, and complications from previous surgery. Stress and other lifestyle factors can also contribute to infertility in both men and women." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"This means their fertility is severely jeopardized and conceiving a child will be most difficult when the sperm count reaches this level. When counts reach five million per milliliter or fewer, men are considered to be sterile.48 It is presently thought that about 85% to 90% of the human male population would not be eligible as sperm donors because their counts are too low. This is in contrast to hamsters in whom only 15% of their sperm counts are dangerously low.48 In addition, the average man has only l/3rd as many sperm as a hamster." - Doris J. Rapp, M.D., Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call (Get the book.)

"My husband's been checked out, too, no problems— they even said his sperm count was a little higher than average. The doctor says the next step is fertility drugs, but I'm a little uneasy about that. I want to try natural treatment first, and besides, I'd prefer my kids—if I have any—one at a time." "Seems reasonable, and you could still use fertility drugs later if a natural approach doesn't work." "That's what I told my husband, and that's why I'm here." "You're how old this year?" "Thirty-three. We've actually been trying for 7 years, though." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"As an oral supplement, DHEA is controversial because long-term use has been associated with women developing secondary masculine traits, liver damage, disrupted menstrual cycles, and defects in fetuses, and, for men, with decreased sperm count. More superficial risks include hair loss, acne, and weight gain." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"In an open study, 66 male patients were treated with ginseng extract, of whom 20 were controls, 30 had an idiopathic low sperm count and 16 had a low sperm count associated with varicocoele.166 All received 4 g of ginseng extract per day for 3 months. sperm count, total testosterone, sperm motility, free testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) rose in all groups after 3 months of ginseng treatment." - Simon Mills and Kerry Bone, Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"Children with autism or other brain defects, tumors or leukemia, and young men with testicular cancer, lower sperm count and testosterone are increasing everywhere. Fewer baby boys are being born in many industrial countries. Are these things coming to light only because some people are looking for problems? How do we figure out whether other parts of the modern world are placing us at risk of coming down with health problems that we could avoid? To get out of its sick building, Texas first had to understand how it ended up in trouble." - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

"In an open study, 66 male patients were treated with ginseng extract, of whom 20 were controls, 30 had an idiopathic low sperm count and 16 had a low sperm count associated with varicocoele.166 All received 4 g of ginseng extract per day for 3 months. sperm count, total testosterone, sperm motility, free testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) rose in all groups after 3 months of ginseng treatment." - Simon Mills and Kerry Bone, Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"It may be no coincidence that since the 1950s, synthetic chemical production has increased fivefold, while the average sperm count has dropped by more than half. In light of the known detrimental effect chemicals have on sperm production, this dramatic fall in sperm count comes as little surprise. Early warning signs about the damage artificial chemicals can cause to human reproduction first emerged a couple of decades ago when a U.S. fertility clinic started to notice that they were seeing an increasing number of people who worked in a factory that manufactured pesticides." - Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton, Toxic Overload: A Doctor's Plan for Combating the Illnesses Caused by Chemicals in Our Foods, Our Homes, and Our Medicine Cabinets (Get the book.)

"ARGININE: For Healthier Sperm This amino acid can improve sperm count and motility, says Dr. Teitelbaum. If the problem is low sperm count, he recommends taking 4,000 milligrams a day. If the problem is poor motility, take 8,000 milligrams. Either 1-arginine or free-form arginine is effective, he says. Do not take arginine unless under the supervision of a knowledgeable medical doctor. Do not take it if you have genital herpes or if you are also using lysine supplements. ZINC: Another Way to Boost the Count Low sperm count can also be improved with the trace mineral zinc, Dr." - Bill Gottlieb, Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems (Get the book.) "Nutrition Advice for Men Men can cause or contribute to infertility due to a low sperm count or poor sperm motility—that is, slow, sluggish sperm that are less likely to fertilize an egg. Here are Dr. Teitelbaum's nutritional suggestions for correcting those problems. VITAMIN C: For a Better Sperm Count Supplementing the diet with vitamin C is thought to increase the number and speed of the sperm. Take 500 milligrams twice a day, Dr. Teitelbaum says. ARGININE: For Healthier Sperm This amino acid can improve sperm count and motility, says Dr. Teitelbaum." - Bill Gottlieb, Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Normal control subjects only showed small increases whereas increases in the low sperm count groups were substantial for these parameters (although only in the case of free testosterone did levels approach those of the control group). In contrast, prolactin levels, which were elevated in the low sperm count groups, fell in all groups. Gonadotrophins showed a progressive increase in the low sperm count groups but in the control group a moderate decrease was observed, probably due to the corresponding increase in androgens." - Simon Mills and Kerry Bone, Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"Panax ginseng helps with sperm motility and sperm count. Men should take a product standardized to ginsenosides at 300 mg daily. TIP: AVOID SAUNAS, HOT TUBS, AND TIGHT-FITTING UNDERWEAR Testicles are set apart from the rest of the body because they need to be kept cool for healthy sperm production. Men with fertility issues should avoid overheating the testicles in saunas and hot tubs, and wearing tight-fitting underwear. HOMEOPATHY >w The causes of infertility can be diverse and complex in nature, and are best ^^^^W treated by an experienced homeopathic practitioner." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"According to some researchers, environmental estrogens may contribute to testicular cancer, urinary tract disorders, and low sperm count. In men, a high level of estrogen slows down the production of testosterone.19 Exposure to lead, mercury, cadmium, and other heavy metals also inhibits testosterone production.20 Men's hormone levels can be adversely affected by certain lifestyle choices. Smoking, in particular, may be a factor in reduced production of testosterone." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Check these out if you want an all-in-one solution with some of the best herbs in the world for treating male reproductive issues or challenges. Low sperm count is caused as much by exposure to environmental toxins as dietary toxins. See the section above on liver disorders to read about toxins in your home (and how to avoid them). Products to consider for male impotence: <*~ Warrior (www.AmazonDreams.AmazonHerb.net/Group06_Warrior.aspx) Hot Plants products from Chris Kilham / Enzymatic Therapy (www.Enzy.com) Sumacazon (www.AmazonDreams.AmazonHerb.net/Group06_Sumacazon." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Seems my sperm count is too low, and some of those little guys. ... I guess there's girls, too, aren't there . . . aren't moving around the way they should, and some of them aren't even shaped the way they're supposed to be— they're even deformed. Can't understand it, I'm from a family of 9 kids, 4 brothers, and they all have at least 1 kid. It's just me." Linda Stoinen had come in with her husband. She smiled encouragingly. "I told John there's no reason to be embarrassed. After all, he's been to the urologist, his physical exam is perfectly OK, it's only this spetm thing." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

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