Green Child Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 26

naturalTips Fertility some time to wind down each night before bed. Instead of screens, read a book or enjoy lavender tea to help fall asleep and rest soundly. nutrients Our soils contain less minerals and nutrients than they did a generation ago. Food-based prenatal vitamins, like New Chapter (Certified Non-GMO & Organic) & RainbowLight, can help provide the nutrition your body will need to create and sustain a pregnancy. teas You can make your own tea with the recipe below, or purchase a pre-made organic fertility tea to help nourish your body. Homemade Fertility Tea Recipe • 1 Tbsp. each of the following herbs: • Red Raspberry Leaf • Nettle • Alfalfa • Dandelion Leaf • Optional: peppermint or spearmint Pour boiling water over loose herbs, let steep for 15-20 minutes and strain. Tea can be enjoyed hot, iced or frozen into ice cubes and blended into a smoothie. For continued wellness, be sure to check out Earth Mama Angel Baby teas for pregnancy, along with out very own recipes on our website. 26 essential oils Organic plant oils take just 26 seconds to reach your bloodstream. Clary Sage & Frankincense essential oils are both helpful in balancing hormones. These oils have also been helpful for relieving fibroids, cysts and other cervical issues. Apply to the bottoms of your feet or over your pelvic area. Always use high quality oils. (Our editors love Young Living oils.) yoga & chiropractic Restorative yoga reduces stress and helps to oxygenate the body. Plus it leads to overall relaxation, which is important when trying to conceive. There are also several postures to help balance hormones. And don’t overlook the benefits of seeing a holistic chiropractor. Nerves pass from the spine and pelvis on their way to the reproductive organs and lack of movement of joints of the spine or pelvis can lead to fertility or hormonal roadblocks. more water, less caffeine High quantities of caffeine have been linked to decreased fertility. For every 100 mg of caffeine you consume (i.e. the approximate amount in one cup of coffee or two cups of black tea) be sure to drink an additional cup of water to offset the diuretic effect of the caffeine. vaginal health You may not think of it, but the environment of your vagina is very important in the babymaking process. If the environment is hostile to sperm, your chances of conception can decrease drastically.