Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hello ladies, Here's a funny question, a bit off topic of fibroids, but I thought I'd put it out there to see if any of you have heard the same thing. Is it true that the Chinese recommend eating raisins and walnuts to boost fertility? I have heard this several times from the internet sites I have visited about naturopathic fertility therapies as well as from women who were told this by their own naturopaths. I suppose the ingredients of these foods aids in triggering ovulation, but I am only guessing. Have any of you seen a naturopath or an an accupuncturist while you were pregnant? I am not pregnant, but soon will be trying for a baby. Every little bit of help with boosting my fertility is welcome. I love raisins and can force down a walnut or two now and then, has it worked for any of you? Anyone have other foods that are suggested to be fertility rich? Your words of experience are very much appreciated. :)Hugs, Sonja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi Sonya, I have been ttc for some time now, since my miscarriage, and have been frequenting ttc boards, fertility/infertility related sites and have never come accross this combination. There are many foods and herbs that are recommended. Top of the list is anything that is high in folic acid (spinach,broccoli etc.) This is particulary good for the contibution that your " sperm donor " is making to the enterprise and is thought to increase sperm motility and volume! Folic acid is very important to the health of the fetus and it is recommended that you start taking prenatal vitamins (high in fa) 4 months prior to ttc. In terms of herbs that are thought to increase fertility, one thing that you might try, and I have found it great to reduce fibroid discomfort, is wheatgrass. Most women take it by tablet, but some do get the liquid form from healthfood stores (supposed to taste yuck). It does a great job of cleaning out your intestines (helps for fibroid relief), and on the fertility front, it reduces FSH levels which are a good thing in the baby making game. Another herb combo that is used is Vitex. This is also thought to have the ability to reduce fibroid size over a long period of use, however I did not like the way my body reacted to it. There is a product called " fertility blend " which is currently under study at stanford which has had some success. You might want to look into this. Here is the site http://www.fertilityblend.com/index.htm Here is a really good site with some fertility tips http://www.fertilityplus.org/toc.html I wish you the very best on your ttc path!! best, suz Oh, there are things to stay away from. Ibuprofin is a biggie. Also you may want to check out food list to stay away from when pg, because you really don't want to take them much at all when you are ttc- caffeine, alcohol, uncooked fish, some types of fish, etc. > Hello ladies, > > Here's a funny question, a bit off topic of fibroids, but I thought I'd put > it out there to see if any of you have heard the same thing. > > Is it true that the Chinese recommend eating raisins and walnuts to boost > fertility? > > I have heard this several times from the internet sites I have visited about > naturopathic fertility therapies as well as from women who were told this > by their own naturopaths. I suppose the ingredients of these foods aids in > triggering ovulation, but I am only guessing. > > Have any of you seen a naturopath or an an accupuncturist while you were > pregnant? I am not pregnant, but soon will be trying for a baby. Every > little bit of help with boosting my fertility is welcome. I love raisins and > can force down a walnut or two now and then, has it worked for any of you? > Anyone have other foods that are suggested to be fertility rich? > > Your words of experience are very much appreciated. > :)Hugs, > Sonja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi Sonya, My Dr prescribed Folic Acid to me for when im ready to TTC..he claims this is a GREAT fertility inducer..Ask your Dr. for a Folic Acid prescription, or you can buy it over the counter in any Shoppers Drug Mart or Health Food Store. Good Luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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