5 ways to improve sperm quality
Improving sperm quality is something that, as an individual, we can have a big influence over. Sperm are regenerated every 72 days and therefore in just 3 months, you can significantly change the health of your sperm. Have a look at some of these modifications and additions to your life, some of which you could start today, that could significantly improve your sperm health. With fertility it is about optimising each area of health, even those that are not perceived as an issue. For example, if your partner is diagnosed with endometriosis and this is likely to be the reason you are struggling to conceive, optimising your sperm health can only be a good thing. So no matter where you are in your fertility journey, why not try and give yourself the best chance of success?
Acupuncture - of course!
Take a read of this blog post to take a deeper dive into how acupuncture helps our sperm. But the short version - it’s effective.
Less alcohol
I know, it’s not what you wanted to hear. But alcohol really can impact your sperm health. Binge drinking is particularly bad for your sperm. Binge drinking sounds dramatic but it actually also includes heavy drinking once or twice a week.
More zinc
Zinc is a pretty important element when it comes to sperm and semen, it impacts quality and quantity. Hemp seeds and cashews are zinc rich foods that can easily be added into the diet. High quality red meat is also a fantastic source of zinc.
Keep things cool
Sperm do not like the heat, in fact, continuous and prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to impacted motility, production and viability. This means its time to ditch the saunas, steam rooms, long hot baths, and even putting your laptop on your lap.
Manage those stress levels
Tale as old as time right, stress is bad for us. But continuous high stress levels really can impact your sperm health. Of course if you can remove any big stress factors, that’s great. But the reality is most of us can’t, we just don’t have that luxury. Instead look at way of including de-stressing activities in your schedule such as meditation, journaling, breath work, light exercise, acupuncture. All of these will help to regulate the nervous system and manage stress levels.
For more tailored, specific advise for you and your fertility journey, or to discuss how acupuncture can help you, get in touch to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing you in clinic.
