Nicole LeBaron: January 2014

It all starts with one minute a day. So many times we feel we don't have the time to do the things that will lift us up. The things that matter most for our progression and feelings of happiness. Examples are exercising, reading personal development, meditation, listening to a positive audio, being of service to someone else or reading our affirmations. All it takes to start is just one minute a day. Master the one minute a day to accomplish these things then progress to more minutes. I remember when a mentor of mine suggested I just read just one page of personal development a day. I said yes I can commit to that. As time went on and I mastered this and before you know it I was reading 30 minutes a day. My mind became hooked. A gentlemen that I know that is worth one hundred million dollars reads 3 books a week. hmm do you think he knows something? So I challenge you to start with one minute a day. Here is a little something I created to help you get started. Enjoy!!

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Naturally Smart Vitamins for men

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I purchase these online as my fertility doctor recommended them. My husband used not more than 4 of the vitamins so there are 176 vitamins remaining.

We don't need them anymore because we got pregnant hurray!!

I paid $68.93 + tax and shipping for these vitamins online

The naturally smart for men^® formula is recommended by leading specialists in men’s health, fertility and reproductive medicine. It was designed to improve a man’s overall health and well-being, promote sexual vitality, increase fertility, and support prostate health.
This high-quality dietary supplement features a balanced combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus it includes three unique proprietary blends that add a special boost of antioxidants and energy-enhancing botanicals.
The naturally smart for men^® formula can be an important adjunct to fertility treatments, helping to improve sperm quantity, quality, morphology, and motility. It is useful for premature ejaculation due to its sedative effects and also for spermatorhhea. Many common male fertility issues can actually be linked to low vitamin levels or vitamin deficiencies and supplementation (particularly vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, and zinc supplementation) has been shown to have positive effect.

Beneficial Ingredients

B1 (Thiamin) – necessary for proper adrenal gland function, proper immune function and neurotransmitter synthesis. Thiamin also helps metabolize food and alcohol. Low thiamin levels can present as poor memory, fatigue, muscle weakness and blindness. Chronically low levels of thiamin can contribute to heart disease, brain damage and even death.
L-Carnitine & Acetyl-L-carnitine– play a key role in sperm energy metabolism. Many clinical studies have shown that carnitines play an important role in sperm function by affecting sperm motility, sperm morphology, sperm concentration, and sperm count. L-carnitine and Acetyl-Lcarnitine may also help to protect sperm by mitigating the production of damaging free radicals. ¹
Fructose– one of the major energy-yielding substrates that are present in seminal fluid.
Citric Acid– involved in certain aspects of energy metabolism.
Vitamin B12– involved in cell maturation and DNA synthesis. Deficiency in B12 is associated with decreased sperm count and motility; therefore, Vitamin B12 is essential for enhanced sperm health.
Selenium– a powerful antioxidant and is thought to stabilize the integrity of the sperm flagella. Selenium deficiency has been associated with poor sperm motility. A male fertility dietary supplement that contains selenium may increase sperm motility.
Coenzyme Q10– acts as an antioxidant and energy-promoting agent and is thought to stabilize the integrity of the sperm flagella. Studies have demonstrated a correlation between Coenzyme Q10 levels and sperm health.
Vitamin C– an antioxidant present in the seminal plasma. Supplementation of Vitamin C has reportedly improved the sperm quality of smokers.²
Zinc– important for the production of semen. Infertile men have been shown to have lower seminal levels of zinc than normal men.
Folic Acid – an important ingredient that not only contributes to heart health but also helps prevent sperm defects. Studies suggest that folic acid and zinc supplementation improves sperm health in both fertile and subfertile men.
Tribulus– Tribulus terrestris has long been used in the traditional Chinese and Indian systems of medicine for the treatment of various ailments and is popularly claimed to improve sexual functions in men. Tribulus is most often used for infertility, erectile dysfunction and low libido. In clinical trials it has been shown to increase ejaculate of sperm and the percentage of motile spermatozoa.
L-arginine– an amino acid that improves the motility of spermatozoa.
Ginkgo Leaf Extract– a botanical that can improve blood flow to the male reproductive organs.
Eleuthero Root Extract– also known as Siberian ginseng. Studies show that ginseng can significantly increase sperm count and motility and appears to induce spermatogenesis.
Beta Glucan– an immune-boosting antioxidant that has been shown to increase sperm motility and promote morphological quality. It may improve structural characteristics as well as chromatin integrity of sperm and may reduce leukocyte (white blood cell) concentration in seminal fluid. May protect sperm during maturation and migration, leading to improved sperm function.
Choline– a required substance for the proper development of motile sperm. Choline may also be required for the synthesis of phospholipid, a substance needed as an energy source for sperm motility.
Lycopene– a component of the human defense mechanism against free radicals. It is found in high concentrations in the testes and seminal plasma and decreased levels have been demonstrated in men suffering from infertility. Lycopene supplementation can promote sperm concentration, enhance motility and improve sperm morphology.
Insulin– insulin like growth factor can play an important role in the regulation of steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis.
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)– a substance long considered a treatment for male infertility and also sometimes suggested as a treatment for various diseases of the skin and connective tissue.
Orchic Substance– orchic substance has been used as a way to possibly increase testosterone levels and sperm counts.
Relora– anextract of Magnolia officinalis or Phellodendron amurense bark. It can help with the management of stress, promoting a self-confident mood and cheerful outlook. It also supports healthy body fat metabolism.
Glutathione– a naturally-occurring antioxidant thatmay improve the function of ejaculated spermatozoa. Studies have established that glutathione can have a statistically significant positive effect on sperm motility, in particular on the percentage of forward motility, the kinetic parameters of the computerized analysis and on sperm morphology.
Forskolin Root Extract– a botanical that has been shown to causea small increase in cAMP production in mouse spermatozoa.
Ashwagandha Root Extract– a botanical also known as Withania Somnifera. Ashwagandha root has been used as a healing herb for centuries. Like ginseng, it can be taken as a general tonic to reduce levels of mental fatigue, invigorate and energize a worn-out system, but it’s also considered a sexual tonic and many regard it as an aphrodisiac. Ashwagandha is highly regarded in the Ayurvedic tradition as well as in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a treatment to enhance male sexual function – not just improving libido but also relieving impotence and promoting increased fertility. Ashwagandha has been shown to have a beneficial effect on oxidative stress as well as an ability to boost serum testosterone levels, increase sperm count and improve sperm motility. It may also be useful for treating impotence due to premature ejaculation or spermatorrhhea.
Muira Puama– a botanical derived from the root of a tropical Brazillian plant. Studies show that muira puma can treat erectile dysfunction, improve libido and restore sexual vitality.

References
1. Alternative therapies for male and female sexual dysfunction , HH Aung, L Dey, V Rand, CS Yuan – American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2004

2. Wheat Germ Oil and Reproduction, Dukelow, WR. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh) 1967, 56 Suppl 121:5-15