Topics Covered:
Healthy Fertility, understanding the components of healthy fertility and practical steps to achieve it.
The Five Pillars of Fertility: Professor Harper's holistic approach to fertility, which includes:
1. Nutrition: Emphasising a balanced diet, potentially the Mediterranean diet, which is beneficial for regulating menstrual cycles and enhancing fertility.
2. Exercise: The importance of regular physical activity for fertility, menstrual health, and menopause, while avoiding over-exercising.
3. Sleep: Highlighting the critical role of adequate sleep in overall health and its influence on fertility.
4. Mental Health: Stress management and maintaining good mental health as essential components of reproductive health.
5. Social Connections: The often-overlooked aspect of social engagement and support in promoting overall well-being and fertility.
Cold Water Swimming: A discussion on this unique activity, its potential benefits, and considerations for those trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatments.
For more information or to connect with Dr. Joyce Harper, visit her website at www.joyceharper.com or follow her on social media @JoyceHarper. Don't forget to check out her podcast "Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me This?" for more insightful discussions.
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