Alternative Health Big Brain Tests

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Question 1

Can a vitamin deficiency affect male sperm count?

True
False
If a male is low in Vitamin B-12, low sperm count can result. Preliminary studies suggest that 1,000 mcg of B-12 can sometimes improve sperm counts and sperm activity even when no actual deficiency exists.

Question 2

Zinc is important to male fertility - True or False?

True
False
Zinc is most definitely essential to a healthy male productive system, especially for proper sperm production. Zinc definciencies may result in lower testosterone levels - and according to the Natural Health Bible, one premilinary study found not only an increase in sperm counts BUT also an actual increase in pregnancy rate when men with low testosterone levels were given zinc supplements. *Recommended dosage is about 15 to 30 mg daily, coupled with 1 mg of copper for balance BUT remember, too much zinc can be toxic, so DO NOT exceed this dosage.

Question 3

What health conditions can contribute to impotence?

Atherosclerosis (Hardening of arteries)
Diabetes
Hypothyrodism
All the above
All these conditions can cause impotence, as can multiple sclerosis and chronic alcohol use. Certain medications can also cause erectile disfunction, so check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if a medication you are taking may cause this problem.

Question 4

Ginko Biloba is only helpful for memory problems- True or False?

True
False
One of Ginko Biloba´s wonderful effects is increasing arterial blood flow, which is good news for the arteries in the brain and even better news to the arteries in the penis. According to the book, Natural Pharmacy, one unblinded study, involving 30 men who were experiencing erectile dysfunction as a result of medication use (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors & other medications)found that approximately 200 mg per day of ginko had a positive effect on sexual function in 76 percent of the men.

Question 5

Herbs are used in Europe to treat female infertility. True or False?

True
False
The answer is True and Europe continues to be far ahead of the United States when it comes to utilizing herbs and natural approaches to better medical conditions. The herb Chasteberry is widely used in Europe as a treatment for infertility and it is believed to work by reducing excessive levels of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Click on the tip link below to see what dosages are recommended.

Question 6

What things should I avoid if pregnancy is try to be achieved?

Vigorous exercise, hot tubs and saunas
Alcoholic drinks
Smoking
All the above
According to Prescription for Nutritional Healing, all these listed things should be avoided for various reasons. Vigorous exercise, hot tubs & saunas may lead to changes in ovulation and reduced sperm count - while alcohol reduces sperm count in men and can prevent implantation of the fertilized egg in women. Smoking or being around smokers has also been suspected in decreasing sperm count. So, if pregnancy is on your wish list, you might want to begin by checking off the items suggested in this list!

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