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- Grounded in the snow
Learning to be patient..how challenging for the mind to be stuck on ground and not able to fly. Waiting in snow chaos in Zurich. As if there’s never any snow here!! We’re seriously challenged to remain calm, when in such a special scenario. The crew and all passengers kept very quiet. Thanks to the chocolate everyone got, I assume!
Personally, I feel I didn’t deal well with the situation! It’s been mentally very stressful to just sit and wait, without any agenda!!
Especially, since I have specific plans for this evening and my son’s very first birthday!
I so wish, I’d been up earlier this morning and having had my exercise in, instead of wanting to squeeze that in too.
But that’s the typical “shoulda, woulda, coulda” attitude that doesn’t change anything, only makes one more irritated.
Lesson learned:
- Do everything you want BEFORE a flight or train ride!
- Find tranquility in a situation you can’t change!
- Stay open-minded and curious.
- Challenging times ask for decompression!
- Go for some exercise to not share the negative energy elsewhere!
- Look at the bright sides, stay positive!
@drschwank
@unesurcent
@optimalperformancezurich
7 min - Couples coping with infertility
Infertility can affect anyone. There’s no socioeconomic advantage or exception of infertility. Yet, of course depending on the medical system, it can also be a very costly experience.
Yet while infertility can be a major stressor on a relationship, many aspects can actually help strengthen it. The most important part of the process is, to undergo it as a team, with a united goal, to become a family, one way or another. That’s however much easier said than done. Here are some aspects to keep in mind, that can help a couple to cope with infertility.
- Be a team self-blame starts when you see infertility as your own struggle.
- Try to keep some spontaneous intimacy. “Planned sex” is unsexy.
- Manage your stress. Seek professional help, if your stress becomes unbearable and overwhelming.
- Communicate honestly. Resentment and anxiety can shut down the lines of communication in a marriage or partnership.
- Become educated. Knowledge is powerful, especially when it comes from a qualified expert.
- Set goals and limits. Communicate honestly about your limits, and set mutual goals. You may also decide to explore alternative methods of starting a family, such as egg or sperm donation, or adoption and decide when you’ll consider such methods,
@drschwank
@unesurcent
@optimalperformancezurich
11 min - Lifestyle factors and fertility
Lifestyle choices, such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, and high stress levels can negatively impact fertility in men and women.
What can be done?
- It’s always easier said than done!
Change is super tough!!
- Ask yourself, which adjustments are feasible and sustainable.
-Less is more. If you want to change a habit, start with a small change that you can maintained over a long period of time.
-Do it as a team and support each other.
Fertility treatments are super tough. You may therefore fall back into old habits. Don’t blame each other.
-Meet each other with dignity, kindness, and respect.
- Set yourself a goal, like the Everest camps.
Start with base camp one, two, etc. nobody reaches the top within one day!
- Keep living!
Fertility treatments can take a longtime to succeed. Keep your daily life and especially important your social life going. It’s crustal for mental and physical well-being.
@drschwank
@unesurcent
@optimalperformancezurich
6 min - Hormonal imbalances affecting fertility
Hormonal problems and irregularities, such hyper and hypo thyroid activity can impact fertility, the female cycle and male sperm production and quality.
Common causes of hormonal imbalance that affect ovulation
Some of the most commonly diagnosed conditions and hormonal imbalances are anovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia.
These conditions often result in infrequent or absent ovulation, which complicates an individual’s or couple’s ability to become pregnant.
Symptoms of hormonal imbalance
Often times, hormonal imbalance is not diagnosed until an individual experiences infertility. Women may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Absent or irregular periods.
- Spotting between periods.
- Heavy or painful periods.
- Increased hair growth on the face, neck, chest, and back.
- Unexplained weight gain.
- Constipation and diarrhea.
Men are less likely to have a hormonal imbalance that contributes to infertility than women, but they may still experience symptoms such as:
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Low sperm count.
- Reduced body hair growth.
- Breast tenderness and overdevelopment of breast tissue.
- Thinning hair or male pattern hair loss.
It’s important to discuss any of the above symptoms with a reproductive endocrinologist if infertility is suspected.
@drschwank
@unesurcent
@optimalperformancezurich
Source: https://lomalindafertility.com/infertility/women/hormonal-imbalance
5 min - Unexplained infertility
No specific cause of infertility can be identified despite thorough testing and evaluation. Treatments include fertility medication, lifestyle changes, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
How many couples have unexplained infertility?
The exact rates vary because the definition of fertility testing varies. What one provider considers standard or comprehensive fertility testing may differ from other providers.
According to one source, in 10% of couples trying to conceive, fertility tests are normal and there’s no detectable cause for infertility. But another source says unexplained infertility cases are as high as 30%.
Is it possible to get pregnant with unexplained infertility?
Yes, it's possible to get pregnant if you're diagnosed with unexplained infertility. A study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that 92% of couples with unexplained infertility who had fertility treatments ultimately had a child. A diagnosis of unexplained infertility doesn't mean you have to give up your dreams of a baby.
Lifestyle changes
Several lifestyle factors contribute to infertility. Some things you can do to help your chances of conceiving are:
- Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol and using recreational drugs.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat a well-balanced diet.
- Try to get 30 minutes of exercise each day.
- Limit caffeine consumption.
- Reduce your stress.
@drschwank
@unesurcent
@optimalperformancezurich
Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23187-unexplained-infertility
6 min - Male infertility
Key points about male factor infertility
- Male infertility means a man is not able to start a pregnancy with his female partner.
- Male infertility can have many causes. You may not make enough sperm or healthy sperm. You may have a genetic problem like cystic fibrosis. You may have a blockage in your genital tract.
- You may be more likely to have male infertility if you have had genital infections, injury to your testicles, or early or late puberty.
- Treatment depends on what is causing your infertility. Treatments include artificial insemination, medicines, and surgery.
Next steps
Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:
- Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.
- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.
- At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you.
- Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.
- Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.
- Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.
- Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.
- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
- Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.
@drschwank
@unesurcent
@optimalperformancezurich
Source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/male-infertility#:~:text=Male%20infertility%20means%20a%20man,blockage%20in%20your%20genital%20tract.
10 min - Screen time: answers from an expert
In conversation with Marc Bodmer, game consultant and author of many important publications regarding games and their use, pros and cons, and benefits for future careers.
Today’s podcast is an extra important topic, as it’s often the source of conflict, in families, but also couples, schools, and more.
Marc answers questions often raised. Listen in and get inspired.
Connect with us:
@drschwank
@optimalperformancezurich
51 min - Sleep and immunity
Daylight saving impacts our sleep rhythm. With changing the clock, our internal system is lacking behind and which cause sleep disturbances. Lower sleep quality can negatively impact our immune systems and make us even more susceptible to infections.
Many factors play into our sleep and immune response.
Make sure you focus on a healthy sleep routine to set the new clock right.
Go out during daylight hours, even when it’s raining to get your vitamin D.
The more we focus on preventative measures, the better long term outcomes for our body, mind, and soul. Get insights from our experts in multiple disciplines. Helping you feel at your best everyday.
@drschwank
@optimalperformancezurich
5 min - Prevention is key
We believe the key to staying healthy is preventative care. With cold and flu season just around the corner, we encourage you to incorporate regular exercise both physical and mental, functional medicine, and craniosacral therapy, to keep immune functions strong 💪
@drschwank
@optimalperformancezurich
5 min - Infertility: a multidisciplinary approach
Infertility is a condition that, unfortunately, impacts both women and men who are trying to conceive. While starting a family should be an exciting time, infertility – defined as being unable to conceive after engaging in unprotected sex for an entire year – can make the process physically, mentally, and relationally draining and exhaustive.
@drschwank
@optimalperformancezurich
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