Dr. Simone’s Mind Space

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.

 

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Source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/male-infertility#:~:text=Male%20infertility%20means%20a%20man,blockage%20in%20your%20genital%20tract.

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:

Contact@marcbodmer.com

Simone@drschwank.ch

 

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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.

 

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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 💪

 

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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.  

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Seasonal change: How important is sleep?

It’s getting darker and that impacts our sleep rhythm.

Sleep is the best prevention for your health and youth.

A sufficient amount of sleep is essential for optimal physical health, immune function, mental health, cognition, and disease prevention. It is dedicated time for the body to rest, recover, recharge, and reset.

Consistent quality sleep improves health on a biological level. Poor sleep habits increase risk for poor metabolic health through increased calorie intake (through more food cravings) and decreased energy expenditure. Prolonged poor sleep can even contribute to weight gain, obesity, or type 2 diabetes due to poor insulin sensitivity. Next to the significant impact of sleep on our mental well-being and aging.

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How does the seasonal change impact libido?

Libido, synonymous to desire, lust

refers to your life drive, energy, and natural state of fulfillment.

Libido connects you to our true self and inspires us to live passionately. To feel your libido is like a wave passing through your body, connecting you with your most vibrant alive self. Libido isn’t only related to sexual health, it involves allowing yourself to feel exctaticly good! To be connected to your creative and personal power. Libido and sexual health have been an integral part of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

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Islands of me time in the fall

The Autumn season is associated with the

lungs which relates to grief and sadness. This time of year can be nostalgic and bring up many emotions - being aware that this is a natural occurrence can

oftentimes bring comfort. It’s especially important to take out time for self care right then. Yoga, a walk in the forest, a swim in the lake, a massage, a nurturing golden milk. Anything uplifting the spirits.

 

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Quality time 2.0

We all know it, yet executing it isn’t easy. Quality time to recharge our batteries is crucial for all of us! Yet, often difficult to manage and take when needed the most. After a scary incidence of complete exhaustion, I felt the urge to speak up and remove the stigma around super humans. 
I tried to be one, yet had to learn from my body that I wasn’t!
What I did to recharge: go to my favorite graceful barr class and booked a massage. 

Take the oxygen mask self first, before helping others! It really is crucial for the entire system to function.

 

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Get sporty with Mrs. Sporty

Today’s podcast live from sunny Zurich with Nadja Steinbrunner. Nutritionist, Fitnesscoach and owner of Mrs.Sporty Zürich. Get inspired how to combine sports and daily life, by women for women.

 

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