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Food for Fertility

April 16, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 3 comments

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Some good news for the foodies out there! Studies have shown that certain foods may help improve fertility, with data suggesting that eating certain foods “…can work on its own or help turbocharge assisted reproduction technologies.”

So, try incorporating the following fertility-friendly foods into your shopping list the next time you head to the grocery store. (Added bonus: your significant other’s diet will likely benefit from many of these foods as well!)

• iron-rich foods: beans, dark leafy greens, seeds, blackstrap molasses

• folic acid-rich foods: beans, dark green vegetables, whole grains, citrus

• low-glycemic load carbohydrates: whole grains, most fruits and vegetables, beans, seeds, nuts

• protein from plant sources: quinoa, beans (eaten with whole grains) such as lentils, soybeans/tofu, garbanzo beans, as well as nuts, and seeds

• full-fat dairy: whole milk and yogurt, cheese, ice cream

• mono-unsaturated fats: olive oil, nuts, avocado, seeds

Learn about the causes of infertility and treatment.

*Consult your physician prior to making any diet changes.

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Bundle of Hope Giveaway for NIAW

April 10, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 14 comments
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Clear Passage shows it support for RESOLVE's National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) with Bundle of Hope Giveaway

In recognition of RESOLVE’S National Infertility Awareness Week, we will be holding daily giveaways for the infertility community, in addition to selecting three grand prize winners to receive the Bundle of Hope Gift Basket.

Enter for a chance to WIN 10% off of fertility treatment ($520), Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar, fertility books and much more!

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Three Grand Prize Winners will win the Bundle of Hope Fertility Gift Basket

Bundle of Hope gift basket features:

  • a 10% discount certificate ($520 off) towards our Clear Passage Physical Therapy 20-hour fertility treatment program
  • a Meditation CD (Goodbye Worries-The Calming Collection)
  • Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar Daily Moisturizer
  • A collection of 6 Pure Essenatial Oils
  • Cooking to Conceive-Fertility Boosting Foods and Recipes to Help you Get Pregnant
  • Unsung Lullabies:Understanding and Coping with Infertility
  • Laughin’fertility: A Bundle of Observations for the Baby-Making Challenged
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Miracle Moms: Better Sex, Less Pain will be given away to three winners daily during NIAW

Each day one participant will be randomly selected to receive our book “Miracle Moms, Better Sex Less Pain” and a 10% discount certificate ($520 off) to use towards our Clear Passage Physical Therapy 20-hour fertility treatment program.

Contest Begins April 23rd and goes until April 30 at Midnight. At the contest end (April 30, 12 mindnight) all of the week’s entries will be combined and a random drawing will take place of three GRAND PRIZE winners. The winner will be announced May 1st at 12 noon. They will receive a Bundle of Hope gift basket.

How to Enter the Bundle of Hope Giveaway for NIAW:

To enter the giveaway, individuals can share their favorite inspirational quotes or words of wisdom that help them cope with the toll of infertility. Enter the Giveaway by:

  • Facebook: Posting your inspirational quote on Clear Passage’s Facebook page or
  • Twitter: Tweeting your quote to @clearpassage using the hashtags #NIAW #bundleofhope

Participants may enter as many times as they would like. Increase entries by performing one or all of the following. Each additional activity counts one (1) additional entry.

Increase your entries:

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5 Chemicals That Can Harm Fertility

February 29, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 8 comments

Fertility in both males and females can be harmed with the use of these common chemicals found in your everyday life. Take a look at this list to find out what hidden products you may be using that are impacting your chances of conceiving.

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Bisphenol A, or BPA. This chemical can be found in many plastic bottles, most canned food and even receipts (BPA free receipts are those with the red spots on the back). When high levels of BPA have been found in urine, it has been linked with lower-quality sperm in men and less-viable eggs in women.

How to avoid this fertility buster:

Shop from the fresh produce aisle in the grocery store, avoid drinking from plastic bottles, and go paperless when it comes to receipts (hey, you  are helping the environment, as well!)

GMOs

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Genetically engineered, or GMO.  This chemical can be found in many foods contacting soy or corn.  These crops, including corn, soy, and canola, are genetically manipulated to withstand heavy loads of toxic pesticides.  In a 2008 study, it was found that genetically engineered food damaged test animals ability to reproduce.

Solve this issue:

Go organic. Although it may be slightly more costly for some foods, it pays off in the long run.

Nonstick chemicals

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Easy to clean pots, pans and baking wear.  These destructive chemicals begin sticking to food with high use. Check your pots and pans for scratches and chips. Danish researchers found that men with higher levels of a common nonstick chemicals, perfluoroalkyl acids, had half the amount of healthy sperm of men with the lowest levels.  It has also been found that women who have higher levels of nonstick chemicals in the body longer to become pregnant.

Live without this chemical:

Prepare your food at home, so you know what goes into your meals and use untreated cookware (glass, iron, etc.)

Nitrates

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Found in polluted drinking water, this chemical has been associated with reproductive problems, cancers, and spontaneous abortion.  Watch out for this problem in areas where chemical fertilizers are used regularly.

Check Your Water: 

Use the EWG’s What is Your Water? Gadget if you drink municipal water. If you’re on well water, have an EPA-approved water-testing facility check for common well contaminants.  If you find nitrates in your water, buy a water filter for your home to protect your family.

Pesticides

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Atrazine, a common chemical weed killer used heavily in the Midwest, on Southern sugar cane farms, and on golf courses, has been detected in tap water. Its widespread use is not good news for couples trying to conceive, since it and other pesticides have been linked to miscarriage and infertility.

Protect yourself:

Buy safe, natural lawn care products and install a home water filter.

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How Old is Too Old To Get Pregnant?

February 14, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 5 comments
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Dr. Oz sat down with a panel of experts to weigh in on how old is too old to have a baby.

In today’s society, woman want it all: The perfect mate, a successful career, and a family. But can a woman really have it all realistically? On a recent show, Dr. Oz explored the controversial topic of the increasing trend of women waiting longer and longer to conceive. What are the health risks, the financial costs, and society’s view of women waiting to have children at a later age?

Health Risks:

  • At age 42, 50% of women with miscarry in utero.
  • Chromosomal Abnormalities (Down Syndrome, etc.)
    • At Age 20- There is a risk of 1 in 1,400
    • At Age 40- There is a risk of 1 in 30
    • At Age 45- There is a risk of 1 in 12
Financial Costs:
Women who are waiting longer and longer to have a baby are forced to turn to science through a number of expensive alternatives and most weigh the cost of fertility treatment. Jennifer Lahl, president of the Center for Bioethics & Cultural Network, says, our fertile days are limited…If a women if over 40, she is going to need to use the eggs of an older women.

 

Society’s Thoughts:
After a discussion of the health risks, the audience and experts weighed in on how society judges women who give birth after 40.
  • Women will have to face judgement from onlookers
  • Women will have to make sacrifices whether it be their career, financial freedom, or emotional independence
  • Regret later in life for not having children
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Dr. Oz polled a group of women, posing the questions, "How old is too old to have a baby?"

For women who want to wait, Dr. Oz, his panel, and the audience discussed several issues:

  • It is better to wait to find the right partner–Do not rush the decision because of your biological clock.
  • As an older woman, you will be more mature and better able to provide for your children.
  • With age comes financial stability and therefore you will be better able to support and provide for your children.
What do you guys think? How old is too old to have a baby?

 

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A “Hands-On” Physical Therapy Replaces Infertility Surgery

December 1, 2011 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 3 comments

A manual physical therapy protocol (Wurn Technique®) continues to show good results for

Physical therapist Belinda Wurn studies before and after x-rays of a patient who came to a Clear Passage clinic after being diagnosed by her physician with two severely blocked fallopian tubes.

women diagnosed infertile due to adhesions or blocked fallopian tubes,according to authors of a recent study. The therapy, considered innovative because it requires neither surgery nor drugs, focuses on decreasing the scars and adhesions that contribute to female infertility, and block fallopian tubes.

“Three years after publication of our original studies, the therapy continues to produce good results. Women diagnosed infertile are able to conceive naturally, without the physical risks and financial stress associated with fertility drugs and surgeries,” said study author, physical therapist Belinda Wurn. “Physicians are paying more attention after the work received coverage in some major medical journals,” she said.

In the initial study, the patent-pending therapy (Wurn Technique®) opened fallopian tubes in most of the women with totally blocked tubes, and most of those became pregnant naturally. A scientific examination of the therapy, performed at Clear Passage Physical Therapy® clinics, was published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, and reviewed in Contemporary Ob/Gyn. Theauthors hope to begin a larger, controlled study later this year.

Previous studies and citations on the therapy note its effectiveness in related areas, including significant decreases in pelvic pain associated with endometriosis, menstruation, and intercourse. For more information, visit http://www.clearpassage.com.

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