Fertility Diet (Diet to conceive), Foods, Herbs and Chinese Herbs

Traditional Chinese medicine beside views male infertility as if caused by imbalance of the body as a result of deficiency of kidney yin and yang, liver qi, stagnation of qi and blood as well as heat and dampness accumulation in the lower burner.

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I. Diagnosis
1. Liver qi stagnation
Liver meridian blockage in the local area (genital) interferes with normal testicle functions, leading impotence, low libido and ejaculation and abnormal sperm production

2. Kidney deficiency
a) Kidney Yang deficiency
Men are considered kidney yang deficiency if they have symptom of low sexual desire, weak ejaculation, impotence, seminal emission, low sperm count, slow sperm mobility.

b) Kidney yin deficiency
According to TCM kidney is vital to maintain a healthy reproduction system in men and women alike. In men, infertility caused by kidney yin deficiency includes symptoms seminal emission, slow sperm mobility, low sperm count.

3. Stagnation of qi and blood
Stagnation of qi and blood are normally caused by weakened liver in fat and protein metabolism and spleen in blood formation leading nervous symptoms including worrisomeness, over-thinking, stress, chronic illness and impotence, low sperm count, short sperm life, slow sperm mobility.

4. Heat and dampness accumulation in the lower burner
Male suffered from heat and damp diseases is normally caused by over alcohol drinking and unhealthy diet including high in saturated and trans fat and spicy food leading to generally overweight, sperm count is low and sometimes sperm deformities.

II. Chinese herbal treatments
1. Liver qi stagnation
a) Chai hu root

Chai hu is also known as Radix Bupleuri, the bitter and sightly cod herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to disperse heat and fever, improve yang and promote liver function by enhancing the channels of liver, gall bladder, pericardium, triple fire channels, thus enhancing the liver qi.
b) Bai shao

Bai Shao is also known as white peony root or Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, the bitter soul and col herb has been used in tradtional Chinese medicine to dilates peripheral blood vessels, coronary arteries and anti-inflammatory by enhancing the function of channels of liver and spleen resulting in promote blood flow to the lower burner.

c) Han lian cao

Han lian cao is also known as herba ecliptae, the sweet, sour and slightly cold herbs has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat immune deficiency and damage of DNA as a result of forming of free radical, thus decreasing the risk of immune and DNA causes sperm abnormality, by promote the functions of channels of liver and kidney

d) He shou wu

He shou hu is also known as Radix Polygoni Multiflori, the bitter, sweetness and neutral herb has been use in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve of heat toxicity, secure kidney essence (jing), treat spermatorrhea and liver qi deficiency by enhancing the function of liver and kidney channels.

e) Gan cao

Gan cao is also known as licorice root, the sweet herb has been used in TCM to promote qi, clear heat and get rid of toxins and control the secretion of insulin by enhancing the function of all channels.

h) Etc.

2. Kidney yang deficiency
a) Du Zhong

Du zhong is also known as eucommia bark, the sweet and warm herb has been used in TCM to treat chronic pain in lower back and knees dizziness, impotence and frequent urination due to kidney yang and liver deficiency by enhancing the functions of liver and kidney channels.

b) Rou Gui

Rou gui is also known as cinamon bark , the sweet and warm herb has been used in TCM to treat cold limbs, promote urination and enhance the kidney yang by enhancing the functions of heart, lung and bladder channels.

c) Shan Yao

Shan yao is also known as Chinese wild yam, the sweet and neutral herb has been used in TCM to promote urination, treat spleen deficiency, strenghten jing and lower blood sugar by improving the function of kidney, liver and lung channels.

d) Fu Zi

Fu zi is also known as aconite, the hot and toxic herb has been used in TCM to restore yang, improve fire, disperse cold due to kidney yang deficiency bt enhancing the channels of heart, kidney and spleen channels.

e) Gou Qi Zi

Gou qi zi is also known wolf berry, the sweet and neutral herb has been used in TCM to improve immune system, elevate the level of testosterone by enhancing the functions of kidney, lung and spleen channels.

f) Etc.

3. Kidney yin deficiency
a) Shu Di Huang

Shu di huang is also known as rehmannia, the sweet, bitter and warm herb has been used as diuretics in TCM to decrease the conversion of blood sugar and dilate the blood vessel by enhancing the function of heart, kidney, and liver channels.

b) Shan Zhu Yu

Shan zhu yu is also known as cornus fruit, the sour and warm herb has been used in TCM to promote urination, lower blood pressure, antibiotic and treat impotence, spermatorrhea as a result of yin deficiency by enhancing the function of kidney and liver channels.

c) Mu Dan Pi

Mu dan pi is also known as peony root, the bitter and cool herb has been used in TCM as anti inflammatory herb, and to improve immune system, clear heat and fire due to yin deficiency, by enhancing the functions of kidney, heart and liver channels.

d) Fu Ling

Fu ling is also known as poria, the sweet and neutral herb has been used in TCM as as diuretics and to promote urinary due to damp heat accumulation as a result of kidney yin deficiency by enhancing the function of kidney, lung, heart and spleen channels.

e) Ze Xie

ze xie is also known as alisma, the sweet and cool herb has been used in TCM to treat damp heat in the lower burner, edema, painful and difficult urination by enhancing the functions of kidney and bladder channels.
f) Etc

4. Qi and blood stagnation
a) Cang Zhu

Cang zhu is also known as rhizome Chinese atractylodes, the bitter and warn has been used to dry dampness, strengthens the digestion; expels wind-dampness cause of qi and blood stagnation by enhancing the function of spleen, stomach and liver channels.

b) Chuan Xiong

Chuan xiong is also known as Szehuan lovage root, the acrid and warm herb has been used to promote qi, improve qi circulation, relieves pain and treat blood stagnation, by enhancing the functions of liver, gallbladder, pericardium channels.

c) Xiang Fu

Xiang Fu is also known as purple nutgrass, the bitter and warm herb has been used in TCM as antibodic, anti inflammation and antipyretic to relieve the stagnation qi and blood as a result of infection by enhancing the functions of channels of liver and triple burners.

d) Shan Zhi Zi Shan zhi zi is also known as gardenia fruit, the bitter and cold herb has been used in TCM to treat infection causes of fever with vomiting blood, nose bleeding, blood in urine due to qi and blood stagnation as a result of high fever and inflammation, by promoting the functions heart, liver, lung, stomach, triple burner channels.

e) Shen Qu

Shen qu is also known as medicated leaver, the sweet and warm herb has been used in TCM to balance of cholesterol in the body, treat weak digestion, lack of appetite causes of spleen qi deficiency and blood stasis, by enhancing the functions of spleen and stomach channels.

f) Etc.

5. Heat and dampness accumulation in the lower burner
a) Che Qian Zi

Che qian zi is also known as broadleaf plantain, the sweet and cold herb has been used in TCM to painful urinary, diarrhea , red eyes and cleanse the body damp heat causes of sexual dysfunction through urination by enhancing the functions of kidney, lung, liver and bladder channels.

b) Huang Qi

Huang qi is also best known as astragalus root, the sweet and warm herb has been used in TCM as diuresis to treat qi, spleen and yang deficiency due to dampness accumulation in the lower burner turning to heat by enhancing the functions of lung and spleen channels

c) Long Dan Cao

Long dan cao also known as gentiana, the bitter and cold herb has been used in TCM to expel damp heat cause of high fever, seizures, inflammation as well as sperm abnormality, by enhancing the function of liver, stomach and gallbladder channels.

d) Ku Shen

Ku shen is also known as Radix Sophorae, the bitter and cold herb has been used in TCM to promote urination, reduce inflammation causes of damp heat accumulation in the lower burner by enhancing the bladder, heart, liver, large and small intestine channels.

e) Etc.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Fertility Foods In Conventional Medicine Perspective

Besides active in moderate exercising and avoid taking alcohol, and artificial ingredients and quit smoking, eating enough vitamins and minerals are always important for enhancing the chance of fertility. Since infertility increase with age ( men and women alike), getting pregnant before the age of 30 is always recommended for people who want to have a family and prevent the risk of infertility.
We have spent sometimes in discussing nutritional supplements in the series of fertility diet. In this series, we will only line out the nutritional supplements in each food groups but emphasize the benefits of foods that increase the chance of fertility and reduce the risks of diseases that affect fertility.
A. Whole grain
Whole grain besides is complex carbohydrate, it also contain high levels of vitamins and minerals that enhance the chance of fertility.
A.1. Brown rice
Brown rice or unpolished rice is a kind of whole, natural grain with very brown color of which only the outermost layer of the rice kernel are removed, thus preventing the lost of nutrients

A.1.1. Nutritional supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Dietary fiber
4. Fat
5. Protein
6. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
8. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
9. Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
10. Vitamin B6
11. Folate (Vitamin B9)
12.Calcium
13. Iron
14. Magnesium
15. Manganese
16. Phosphorus
17. Potassium
18. Sodium
19. Zinc
20. Etc.

A.1.2. Health benefits
1. Insulin sensitive
Since it is a complex carbohydrate and contained high amount of fiber, it helps to release the glucose into blood stream slowly, thus decreasing the risk of insulin sensitive and type 2 diabetes.

2. Antioxidant
Beside containing high levels of magnesium which is necessary for the synthesis of fatty acids to produce energy for our body needs, it also is one of the important component of antioxidant enzyme of which increases the body infighting against the forming of free radical.

3. It also contains a variety of important nutrients for the hair, teeth, nails, muscles and bones.

4. . Heart diseases and stroke
It oil component and lignans have been shown to significantly lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus reducing the risk of plaque building up on arterial wall and decreasing the risk of hypertension, leading heart diseases and stroke.

5. Cancer
High amount of selenium helps to repair and synthesis in damaged cells by eliminating worn out or abnormal cells.

6. Etc.

A.1.3. Side effects
1. Arsenic
Long term exposure to arsenic can increase the risk of abnormal cell growth, leading to cancer risk.
2. Etc.

A.2. Whole wheat
Wheat is a type of glass originally from the Middle East, but now cultivated worldwide for commercial purposes. In its natural unrefined state, it contain many important nutrients that can help nourish the healthy body and enhances fertility in men and women alike.

A.2.1. Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Dietary fiber
3. Protein
4. Vitamin B Complex
5. Tryptophan
6. Calcium
7. Iron
8. Magnesium
9. Manganese
10. Phosphorus
11. Potassium
12. Zinc
13. Etc.

A.2.2. Heath Benefits
1. Healthy weight
Since whole in its natural state, it contains high amount of fiber that can reduce the fluctuation of insulin and the risk of depress of pancreas that can increase appetite and weigh gain.

2. Diabetes
Since it reduce the risk of insulin sensitive by releasing sugar slowly in to blood stream, thus decreasing the risk of type II diabetes.

3. Magnesium
As we mention in the previous article, high levels of magnesium reduces the risk of blood clot by dilating blood vessels, thus decreasing the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease and stroke.

4. HDL Cholesterol
Whole weat contains plant sterols and stanols that is proven to be effective in slowing the progression of atherosclerosis by reserving atherosclerosis naturally cause by cholesterol builds up the plaques inside the arteries, leading arteries clogged, resulting in cardiovascular diseases.

5. Breast cancer
High levels of lignan in whole wheat acts as antioxidant that improve the immune function in fighting against irregular cell growth, thus reducing the risk of cancer. Study shows that Avemar extracted, has been shown to inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells transplanted into mice.

6. Etc.

A.2.3. Side effects
1. Gliadin in whole wheat can weaken the immune system, leading to inflammation.
2. Wheat allergy.
3. Oxilation

A.3. Oat
Oat is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed and was first cultivated in Europe but is now grown all over the world, especially in Scotland and England. It is one of good crop to plant in the poor soil after crops are harvested in the Fall.

A.3. 1. Nutritional supplements
1. Dietary fiber
2. Protein
3. B vitamins
4. Vitamin E
5. Iron
6. Magnesium
7. Calcium
8. Zinc.
9. Selenium
10. Tryptophan
11. Phosphorus
12. Manganese
9. Etc.

A.3.2. Health Benefits
1. Fiber
Since it contains high levels of fiber, it reduces the risk of type II diabetes and insulin sensitive.
2. Beta-glucan
High levels of beta-glucan in oat, helps in reducing the risk of LDL (bad cholesterol), thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

2. Avenanthramides
The property of avenanthramides in oat besides protecting the LDL cholesterol against the forming of free radicals by inducing the functions of copper and selenium against oxidation.

3. Immune system
High levels of selenium improves the immune system in fighting the foreign invasion of virus and bacteria causes of infection and inflammation.

4. Magnesium
Magnesium is a powerful minerals prevent the platelet clumping together by dilating blood vessels and reducing the risk of dangerous heart rhythms, thus decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

5. Etc.

A. 3. 3. Side effects
1. Aveninin oat may trigger a reaction of coeliacs
2. No others are known

A.4. Etc.

B. Vegetables
Vegetable is defined as an eating plant or part of a plant with the leaf, stem, or root of a plant. We will provide you with some examples how plants can enhance the chance of fertility because of eich in nurtients
B.1. Kale
Kale is a species of Brassica Oleracea, belong to the family Brassicaceae, native to coastal southern and western Europe. Since kale's leave is highly nutritious and easy to growth with range of long season from the middle of winter through the beginning of spring, it is cultivated as foods in most part of Europe.
B.1.1. Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrate
2. Dietary Fiber
3. Vitamin A
4. Vitamin
C5. Niacin
6. Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
7. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
8. Vitamin B6
9. Folate
10. Pantothenic Acid
11. Vitamin K
12. Vitamin E
13. Copper
14. Potassium
15. Phosphorus
16. Magnesium
17. Calcium
18. Iron
19. Sodium
20. Zinc
21. Copper
22. Manganese
23. Selenium
24. Omega 3 Fatty Acid
25. Tryptophan
26. Etc.

B.1.2. Health Benefits
1. Since kale is a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties, it enhances the immune system in guarding our body against the forming of free radical, cell damage caused by oxidation, irregugalar dell growth causes of tumors and cancer.
2. The antioxidant property also decreases the risk of inflammation and infection.
3. The rich calcium and vitamin C also help to maintain bone density.
4. Kale also decreases the risk of bleeding ( Vitamin C and K) and protects the skin under layer due to high amount of vitamin K
5. Lower the risk of cataract due to high amount of carotenoids.6. Etc.Side EffectsIt is advice for people with untreated kidney and gallbladder should consult with their doctor before consuming kale due to measurable amount of oxalates.
6. Etc.

B.1.3. Side Effects
It is advice for people with untreated kidney and gallbladder should consult with their doctor before consuming kale due to measurable amount of oxalate.

B.2. Green beans
Green bean is a genus of Phaseolus Sensu Stricto, containing 55 difference species, belongs to the family Fabaceae and native to the New World tropics and grown in Europe for its attractive flowers and fleshy immature pods. It can be classified into two major groups, bush beans and pole beans.
B.2.1. Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates2. Dietary fibre3. Omega 3 Fatty Acid4. Protein
5. Vitamin A
6. Vitamin B1
7. Vitamin B2
8. Vitamin B3
9. Folate
10. Vitamin C
11. Vitamin K12. Manegsium
13. Typtrophan
14. Phosohorus
15. Calium
16. Copper17. Iron
18. Potassium
19. Etc.

B.2.2.Health Benefits
1. Since it contains high amount of vitamin K, it enhances the bone density and protect the under layer of skin membrances. Also vitamin K also helps to stop bleeding.
2. Since it contains high amount of antioxidant, it improve the imune function in fighting against the forming of radicals and foreign invasion thus decreasing the risk of irregular cell growth and imflamation and infection.. Also the antioxidants of green bean also provent cholesterol oxidation, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
3. The high amounts of vitamin C also prevent the breaking up of small veins.
4. Since it contains high amount of fiber, it promotes large intestine in waste secretion, thus reducing the risk of colon cancer.
5. Etc.

B.2.3. Side Effects
1. Since it contains high amount of axalates, it is adviced that people with kidney and gallblader disease shount consult with their doctor before consuming.
2. It may reduce the absorption of calcium for some people
3. Etc.

B.3. Fennel
Fennel is a species of Foeniculum Vulgare, belongs to the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae), and native to to the shores of the Mediterranean. It is now widely cultivated all around the globe to use as food and herb.

B.3.1. Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Fiber
3. Protein
4. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
5. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
6. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
7. Pantothenic acid (B5)
8. Vitamin B6
9. Folate (Vitamin B9)
10. Vitamin C
11. Calcium
12. Copper
13. Iron
14. Magnesium
15. Molybdenum
16. Phosphorus
17. Potassium
18. Zinc
19. Etc.

B.3.2. Health Benefits
1. Since it contains high amount of phyto-nutrients with antioxidants, such as flavonoids rutin, quercitin, and various kaempferol glycosides, it optomizezs the immune function in fighting against the forming of free radical and foreign bacteria and virus invasion, thus reducing the risk of irregular cell growth and anti inflammation and infection.
2. Reduces the risk of high cholesterol and colon cancer due to high amount of fibers.
3. Used as diuretic due to high amount of potassium.
4. It is is a galactogogue.
5. Treats digestive disorder, due to its essential oil
6. Etc.

B.3.3. Side Effects
No, if not overdoses.

B.4. Etc.

C. Fruits
Fruits is defined as a part of a plant that may contain its seeds and can be eaten raw or cooked
C.1. Pears
Pear is Genus Pyrus containg over 30 difference species, belongs to the family Rosaceae and native to western Europe and north Africa east right across Asia. Todays, it is culivation in the cool temperated weather regions all over the world for commercial purpoases.
C.1.1.Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Fiber
4. Protein
5. Vitamin A
6. Vitamin C
7. Thiamine (Vit amin B1)
8. Riboflavin (Vit.amin B2)
9. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
10. Pantothenic acid (B5)
11. Vitamin B6
12. Folate (Vitamin B9)
13. Vitamin C
14. Vitamin K
15. Calcium
16. Copper
17. Iron
18. Magnesium
19. Phosphorus
20. Potassium
21. Zinc
22. Etc.

C.1.2. Health Benefits
1. Since it contains high amount of antioxidant, it enhances the immune system infight against form of irregular cell growth due to oxidation, thus decreasing the risk of forminf of free radicals, tumor and cancer.
2. It reduces the risk of bad cholesterol accumulation and colon cancer due to high amount of fiber, thereby decreasing the risk of high blood presure, heart disease and strokes.
3. Since it contains high amount of vitamin C, it improve the flxibility of small veins.
4. Protects against macular degeneration due to high amount of vitamin A.5. Also the substances of antoxidants increase the immune function in fighting against foreign invasion such as bacteria and virus, thus decreasing the risk of inflamation and infection.
6. Etc

C.1.3. Side Effects
1. Over comsuning pear juice may reduce the intake of nutritients for infants and increase the risk of obesity for children
2. It may cause allergic effevct for some allergy sufferers.
3. Etc.

C.2. Papaya
Papaya is a species of Carica Papaya, belongs to the family Caricaceae and native native to the tropics of the Americas, and was first cultivated in Mexico and several centuries
C.2.1. Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Fibre
4. Protein
5. Vitamin A
6. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
8. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
9. Vitamin B6
10. Vitamin C
11. Vitamin E
12. Vitamin K
13. Calcium
14. Iron
15. Magnesium
16. Phosphorus
17. Potassium
18. Sodium
19. Etc.

C.2.2. Health Benefits
1. The substances, lycopene and other phytochemicals inhibit the cancer cell by enhancing the immune systemas well as fighting against the foreign bacteria and virus invasion.
2. It is nephroprotective, thereby protecting the kidney from toxification
3. Since it contain high amount of vitamin C and E, it helps to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol , thus decreasing the risk of heart diseases and stroke, as well as improving the lung function in oxygen obsorption.
4. In folk medicine, papaya is used to enhance digestive health
5. Since green papaya is considered as a cold food, it is used for contraception and abortion in some folk medicine.
6. Etc.

C.2.3. Side Effects
1. Do NOT consume green papaya if you are pregnant, it may cause miscarriage.
2. It may cause latex-fruit allergy syndrome for some people due to substance chitinases.
3. Since it contains high amount of phytochemicals in papaya may suppress the effects of progesterone. If you take progesterone medicine, please consult with your doctor.
4. Etc.

C.3. Plums
Plum is a genus of Prunus, containing over 15 species, relatives of the peach, nectarine and almond, belongs to family Rosaceae and native to northern Asia, Europe, North America and Africa's northwest coast. Today it is cultivated all over the globe for commercial purpose as foods and alcoholic drink.
C.3.1.Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Dietary fiber
3. Protein
4. Vitamin A
5. Vitamin C
6. Vitamin B2
7. Phosphorus
8. Potassium
9. Etc.

C.3.2.Health benefits
1. Plum contains high amount of antioxidants, it enhances the immune system fighting against the forming of free radical, thereby,
a) Reducing the risk of cholesterol oxidation, thus lowering the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
b) Regulating cell growth, thus decreasing the risk of tumor and cancer.
c) Guarding our body against inflammation and infection.
2. Prune is known for their laxative effect, doe to high amount of fiber.
3. It also reduces the risk of macular degeneration, due to high amount of vitamin A.
4. It increases the iron absorption, due to high amount of vitamin C.
5. It is also best known as digestive system enhancer.
6. Etc.

C.3.3. Side Effects
1. Since it contain measurable amounts of oxalate, it reduces the absorption of calcium and people with untreated kidney and gallbladder diseases should consult with their doctor before consuming.
2. Its seeds contains amygdalin, large doses of these chemicals are hazardous to human health as it can cause cyanide poisoning.
3. Etc..

D. Whole milk
1. Build bone density
Dairy products contain high amount of nutrients, it also has measure amount of vitamin D of which is necessary for the body in calcium absorption. Since low fat and skim milk are considered containing artifcail ingradient to make the milk more screamy after extracting the fat together with some important nutrients, it is adviced that women and men who want to enhance the cahnce of fertility should consider taking whole milk and replacing it by low fat anf skim milk later on.

2. Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
It is important to prevent osteoporosis before or during pregnancy as the women's preganacy required strong bone and muscle to make the preganacy healthy.
Research shows that women who have problems with ovulation may benefit by drinking one serving a day of full-fat dairy.

3. Etc.

E. Nuts and seeds
E.1.Walnut
Walnut tree is one of the Genus plant belongs to the family Juglandaceae about 30–130 ft). It is cultivated for its nut and kernel for commercial purpose all over the world.

E.1.2. Nutritional Supplements
1. Vitamin C
2. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
3. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
4. Niacin
5. Pantothenic Acid
6. Vitamin B6
7. Folate
8. Vitamin A
9. Potassium
10. Phosphorus
11. Calcium
12. Magnesium
13. Iron
14. Sodium
15. Manganese
16. Tryptophan
17. Zinc18. Copper
19. Selenium
20. Omega 3 fatty acid
21. l-arginine
22. Etc.

E.1.2. Health Benefits
1. Lowers levels of bad cholesterol due to high amount of Omega 3 fatty acid thus reducing the risk of high blood pressure.
2. Allows blood vessel to relax as a result of high amount of l-arginine, thus decreasing the risk of heart diseases and stroke. Also with high amounts of antioxidant, it decreases the forming of free radicals and promotes heart health.
3. Promotes healthy bone density and improves sleeplessness
4. Some herbal medicine believe that walnut that helps to relieve asthma and constipation.
5. It is said that walnut can also protect a person from weigh gain?
6. Etc.

E.1.3. Side effects
1. As always, allergic reaction is a concern for some people
2. No Other known side effect?

E.2. Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower is a genus of Helianthus, belongs to the family Asteraceae and native to the Americas. It grow to heights between 5–12 ft. Sunflower seeds are usually classified by the difference of their husks and is considered as a healthy snack of a meal.
E.2.1 Nutritional Supplements
1. Carbohydrates
2. Sugars
3. Fiber
4. Fat (Saturated, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated)
5. Protein 22.78 g
6. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
8. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
9. Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
10. Vitamin B6
11. Folate (Vitamin B9)
12. Vitamin C
13. Vitamin E
14. Calcium
15. Iron
16. Magnesium
17. Manganese
18. Phosphorus
19. Potassium
20. Selenium
21. Sodium
22. Tryptophan
23. Zinc
24. Etc

E1.2. Health Benefits
1. Since it contains high amount of essential fatty acids, it lowers bad cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
2. It has an anti-inflammatory property due to high amount of vitamin E.
3. Since it contains high amount of magnesium, it helps to relax the body muscles, nerve and blood vessel and increases the absorption of calcium for healthy bone.
4. Since it also contains high amount of antioxidants, it increases the immune system in fighting against forming of free radical, thus preventing tumor and cancer due to irregular cell growth.
5. Etc.

E.2.3.Side Effects
1. Over eating increases vitamin B6 in the body may damage your nervous system and cause symptoms of feet and neck tingling, lack of muscle coordination and stumbling.
2. Etc.

E.3. Sesame Seeds
Sesame is a species of Sesamum indicum and belongs to the family of Pedaliaceae, native to to sub-saharan Africa. The tree can grow to 1.6 to 3.3 ft tall and is mainly cultivated for their seeds.

E.3.1 Nutritional Supplements
1. Lignanes
2. Sesamin
3. Sesamolin
4. Unsaturated oleic acid
5. Copper
6. Manganese
7. Calcium
8. Fiber
9. Magnesium
10. Iron
11. Phosphorus
12. Zinc
13. Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
14. Etc.

E.3.2. Health Benefits
1. Since sesame contains powerful antioxidants, it enhances the function of immune system in fighting against the forming of radicals caused by sell oxidation.
2. Unsaturated fat reduces the risk of high cholesterol
3. Antioxidant guards the liver against damage caused by oxidation.
4. Promotes vascular and respiratory health5
. Relieves arthritis pain, premenstrual syndrome
6. Enhances bone density due to high amount of calcium
7. Etc.

E.3.3. Side Effects
1. Alergic effect for certian individual
2. Do not consume the hulls of sesame seed, because of its oxalation.
3. No other side effect is known

F. Healthy Fat
F1. Salmon
Salmon is the common name for Salmonidae. They are anadromous, born in fresh water, migrate to the ocean, then travel thousands of miles in the deep sea cold water throughout their life cycle and within to five years returning to the exacted location where they were born to reproduce and die.

F.1.1. Nutritional supplements
1. Protein
2. Omega-3 fatty acids
3. B vitamins
4. Vitamin D
5. Astaxanthin
is a potent antioxidant that stimulates the development of healthy fish nervous systems and enhances the fish's fertility and growth rate.
6. Selenium
7. Tryptophan
8. Magnesium
9. Phosphorus
10. Etc.

F.1.2. Health benefits
1. Cardiovascular benefits
It contains high levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids that helps to reduce cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of hardening of arteries and veins and damaging the functions of amino acids in repairing the cardiovascular tissues.
2. High blood pressure
Since Omega 3 fatty acids lower cholesterol level, it also reduces the risk hypertension, leading to prevent hardening of walls of arteries and veins,causing heart diseases and stroke
3. Insulin sensitive
Researchers in the University of California and San Diego School of Medicine found that the omega-3 fatty acids trigger this macrophage receptor, which results in improved systemic insulin sensitivity, by identifying an important receptor on macrophages which is found plentifully in obese body fat.
4. Menstrual cycle
Imbalance of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids can cause the over production of prostaglandin hormone, leading to over reaction of the abdominal muscle, causing menstrual cramps and pain.
5. Anti inflamation
It is said the Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of inflammatory effects on our joints and improve blood flow, by regulating the migration of inflammatory cells that cause inflammation.
6. Etc.

F.1.3. Side effects
1. Research has revealed canthaxanthin may have negative effects on the human eye, accumulating in the retina.
2. Upset stomach and brief nausea, sometimes accompanied by flatulence.
3. Parasites
Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are the best source of essential fatty acids (EFAs) omega-3 and omega-6 which play an important role in regulating reproductive functioning, improving blood flow and enhancing sperm quality and mobility. Flaxseed oil is a good EFA alternative for those who don't eat fish.

F.2. Olive Oil
Olive is belongs to the the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean Basin and south end of the Caspian Sea. Its fruit, is also called the olive and the source of olive oil.
F.2.2. Fat Contains
1. Saturated fats
a. Palmitic acid
b. Stearic acid
c. Arachidic acid
d. ehenic acid
e. Myristic acid
f. Lignoceric acid
2. Unsaturated fats
3. Monounsaturated fats
a.Oleic acid
b. Palmitoleic acid
4. Polyunsaturated fats
a. Linoleic acid
b. Linolenic acid

F.2.2. Health Benefits
1. Decreases the risk of heart disease
2. Lower the risk of cholesterol accumulation, thereby decreasing the risk of degenerative diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, asthma, colon cancer, and arthritis.
3. Protects the lining of our blood vessels, thus maintaining the ability of blood vessels to relax and dilate, thus preventing high blood pressure.
4. Etc.

F.2.3. Side Effects
There are no known side effcet, unless you are allergic to it.

F.3. Shrimp
Unlike their close relative, lobsters and crayfish, shrimp are swimming decapod crustaceans classified in the family of Animalia, lived in both fresh and salt water, are found in any continent around the world. They were one of the species once considered elevating bad cholesterol, but in the later study found that they help to drop the triglyceride levels due to rich of Omega 3 fatty acid.

F.3.1. Nutritional Supplements
1. Omega-3 fatty acids
2. Selenium
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin B12
5. Niacin
6. Magnesium
7. Phosphorus
8. Iron
9. Zinc
10. Copper
11.Etc.

F.3.2. Health Benefits
1. Cholesterol
Shrimp once were thought to contain high levels of bad cholesterol, the can clot up and darden the arterial and vein of blod vessel. Today new studu found out that shrimp contain high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, which not only help to balance the omega 6 fatty acids to reduce the production of prostaglandin hormone that casues menstrual cramps and pain but also pormote blood flow to the reproductive organ by reducing the LDL cholesterol in the blood stream.
2. Heart diseases and stroke
As the levels of bad cholesterol increasing, the walls arteries and vein hardening, it may cause break off small vein or blocked off large arteries and veins, causing stroke and heart disease.
3. Hypertension
As the bad cholesterol clotted up the arteries and vein, it increases the function of heart in blood circulation by increasing the pressure. Omega 3 fatty acids eliminate the bad cholesterol, thus decreasing the risk of high blood presure.
4. Antioxidants
Shrimp contains high levels of selenium, it is one most powerful antioxidant that affects the DNA repairing and synthesis in damaged cells, inhibiting the spread and growth of cancer cells.
5. Zinc
Zinc is one of the controlling nutrients for progesterone production in in women and important trace minerals in effecting the function of prostate gland to asisst the production of normal sperm in men.
6. Iron
Shwimp contains iron, the trace mineral is essential for the production of red blood cells and carring life-giving oxygen to human cells. Deficiency of iron causes anemia, anemia of chronic disease, cough, anemia in pregnancy, etc., leading to reducing blood flow to the reproductive organ, thus increasing the risk of infertility.
7. Etc.

F.3.3. Side effects
1. Allergic reactions
2. PurinesExcess intake of shrim can cause the accumulation of purines in the body, leading to high levels of uric acid.

F.3.4. Etc.

G. Lean red meat
G.1. Health Benefit
Although lean red meat is considered as a great source of iron which helps to prevent anaemia, increases nutrients to the body and induce ovulation, leading to natural conception. Deficiency of iron may increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defect. It also contains vitamin B12 which is needed for maintenance and development the nervous system.

G.2. Risk
Since it contains some sources of saturated fat that can cause build up of cholesterol, leading to Heart diseases and stroke, cancer, insulin sensitive, Weight gain, etc.

H. Others nutrients or foods
May be necessary, please consult with your doctors for more information.
The above are only for illustration only, by supplementing a balanced diet with healthy lifestyle with types of foods listed above, so you can ensure your body can have all the nutrients you need to your reproductive system is in a perfect condition for fertility.

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Chinese Herbs Enhance Female Fertility

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Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for more than 4000 years, long before the existence of conventional medicine, it also has proven as one of most effective herbal medicine in treating infertility, because of the traditional culture and social value. Since there are many microscopic change and many causes can influence the chance of fertility,traditional Chinese medicine practitioners must take all of them into consideration for making an accurate diagnosis.
Traditional Chinese medicine beside views female infertility as if caused by imbalance of 5 elements in the theory, it also checks the function of kidney yin and yang,liver qi stagnation, blood deficiency, damp phlegm as well as heat and dampness accumulation in the lower burner.

A. Kidney yang deficiency

Kidney yang deficiency is defined as a condition of the inability of kidney in expelling extra fluid in the body in urinary secretion through bladder, causing fluid retention. Chinese herbs used to treat kidney yang deficiency include

1. Lu rong

Lu rong is also known as deer antler, deer antler velvet, it is a great herb that helps to reduce the blockage of the meridian liver and kidney. Since yang qi deficiency also cause blood deficiency, improving the body yang by strengthening the liver's function in blood formation and kidney's function in fluid distribution, by menacing the functions of kidney and liver channels

2. Du Zhong

It is also known ecommia bark, it is one the most used herb to enhance the function of meridian kidney-liver by promoting the qi and blood formation. Since the liver is a organ in charge of blood storing and blood formation and kidney is in charge of fluid regulation, it increases blood flow to the entire body and reduces fluid accumulated in the body, by enhancing the kidney and liver channels.

3. Ba Ji Tian

Ba ji tian is also known as Chinese morinda root, sweet and warm in nature. It is also one the herbs used to strengthen the liver and kidney qi and blood yang by enhancing the liver in blood formation and kidney in urinary secretion, thus reducing the yang deficiency causes of abdominal distention, including cramps and pain during menstrual cycle, leading to infertiltiy. It also is one of the tonic herb in enhancing kidney and liver channels in general.

4. Rou Chong RongRou

Chong Rong used in traditional Chinese medicine for reducing the blockage of kidney-large intestine meridian, thereby increasing the kidney function in increasing blood circulation to warm the uterus, assisting urinary secretion and digestive system in moving waste, resulting in lessening the fluid retention and dysmenorrhea, thus increasing the chance to conceive.

5. Bu Gu Zhi

Bu gu zhi is also known as psoralea fruit and used in traditional Chinese medicine in treating blockage of meridian kidney-Spleen. It tonifies the yang qi by increasing the kidney function in assisting the function of lung qi and the function of spleen in qi distribution.

6. Etc.

B. Kidney yin deficiency

Kidney ying deficiency is defined as condition of either jing depletion or the function of kidney is no longer control the circulation of fluid properly due to accumulation of heat in the lower burner, as a result of eating of spicy and hot foods, frauent sexual activity, working in hot environment, out go in the extreme hot weather without proper clothing, etc., leading to distorting the menstrual cycle and afflicting fertility.
1. Shu Di Huang

Shu di huang is also best known as rehmannia with its sweet and bitter taste. besides as used blood tonic, herb, it also increases the kidney function in hormone production and fluid distribution, thus enhancing yin.

2. Mu Dan Pi

Mu dan pi is a cool herb and also known as peony root with bitter taste. It is used to clear fire, blood stasis and clots causes by kidney yin deficiency.

3. Fu Ling

Fu ling is a neutral herb and known as poria with sweet taste. it helps to strenghten the kidney yin in enhancing the function of fluid distribution, thus reducing dampness accumulation cause of rising heat, leading to infertility

4. Ze Xie

Ze xie is cold herb and also known as alisma with a sweet taste. it has the function as fu ling by clearing damp heat accumulated in lower burn as a result of kidney deficiency in fluid distribution.

5. Etc.

C. Liver Qi Stagnation

1. Xiang Fu (nut grass)
It is one the herbs helped to regulate the qi flow by smoothing the liver and congestion of Spleen qi caused by excessive yin or yang, thus reducing qi stagnation caused by disharmonization of liver and Spleen causes of abdominal cramps and pain. It is said that xiang fu also has a function impromoting regular menstruation.

2. Zhi Ke (ripe fruit of zhi shi)

Zhi ke promote healthy liver, it promotes a strong liver qi function, thereby, increasing its function in blood formation and transportation to the heart for circulation.

3. Wu Yao (lindera root).

Wu yao is one the warm with the main function of warming the kidney caused by kidney yang deficiency. It is only used for patient with evidence of liver qi stagnation caused by prolong intake of cold foods or working in a cold environment. Since its function is to restore the liver qi flow due to cold constraint, it reduces the blood stagnation causes of menstrual pain.

D. damp phlegm

Damp phlegm is defined as a condition of accumulation of fluid in the body for a prolonged period of time, leading to phlegm as a result of heat due to consuming of greasy, oily and fatty foods. Chinese herbs use to treat damp phlegm causes of female infertility include

1. Cang Zhu (Rhizome Chinese Atractylodes)

Cang zhu is warm herb with bitter taste. besides promoting the kidney in water distribution to reduce dampness accumulated in lower burner, it also dry dampness to avoi

2. Ban Xia (Pinellia)

Ban Xia is warn and toxic herb and has been used in TCM to stop vomiting, promote vomiting, rids of phlegm nodules as it promote the function of lung qi and kidney fluid distribution.

3. Gan Cao (Licorice)

Gan cao is a sweet and neutral herb. It is used to enhance spleen and lung qi, clear heat, cleanse toxins and expel phlegm caused by dampness accumulation due to qi deficiency.

4. Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel )

Chen pi is warm and bitter herb. it increases the function of spleen and lung in qi distribution, thus reducing the risk of excessive phlegm accumulation.

5. Etc.

E. Damp heat

Damp heat is defined as a condition of fluid accumulated in the body tissues over a prolong period of time. It can become damp heat as a result of intake of hot spicy hot, infection and inflammation. Chinese herbs used to treat damp heat include.

1. Long dan cao (Gentian)

Besides it is used to treat liver heat caused by dampness accumulation due to spleen' inability in materials absorption, It also enhances the liver and the gallbladder function in draining damp heat in the body through kidney urinary secretion.

2. Huang qin (Scullcap)

Huang qin is important to enhance the lung function by moistening the qi, thus reducing the risk of fever, irritability, thirst, cough. It also improves the stomach function in absorbing vital vitamins and minerals by clearing the heat caused extreme dampness that causes diarrhea and thirst with no desire to drink.

3. Zhi zi (Gardenia)

It improves the circulatory function by clearing the liver heat due to constrained liver and heat caused by infection or inflammation as a result of fluids accumulated in body for a prolong period of time.

4. Mu tong (Akebia)

Mu tong besides increases the kidney in clearing dampness through urinary secretion, it also enhances the blood function by draining the blood heat caused by blood stagnation.

5. Che qian cao (Plaintain root)

Che qian cao has a vital function by eliminating the toxin accumulated in the body and promoting damp heat expelling through urinary secretion.

6. Chai hu (Buplerum)

Chai hu enhances the spleen and stomach in qi and materials digestion, thereby reducing damp heat in the abdominal region caused by liver blood stagnation, resulting in lessening the menstrual cramps and pain and pain caused lung qi stagnation due to spleen abnormal function in qi transportation.

7. Etc.

G. Blood Deficiency

1. He shou wu (fleeceflower root)

He shou wu is a liver tonic herb. It promotes liver function in blood formation and increases the kidney qi in assisting the liver in transporting blood to the heart for circulation, thereby reducing the blood stagnation causes of deficiency. It also improves the kidney in urinary secretion, thus decreasing the risk of blood stagnation caused by fluid retention.

2. Shu Di Huang (Chinese foxglove root)

Shu di huang is a blood tonic herb. Besides improving the liver in blood formation, it also increases the liver's qi by boosting the circulatory system in transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells thus reducing the risks of symptoms of dizziness, pallid complexion, palpitations, and scanty menstruation.

3. E Jiao (Donkey-Hide Glue)

E jiao is an important herb for improving the liver in blood formation and liver qi in regulating the blood circulation in the body thereby reducing the symptoms of dizziness, shallow complexion, and palpitations caused by blood deficiency.

4. Dang gui (Chinese angelica root)

Dang gui is best known for improving the liver's function in blood formation and regulating the function of the reproductive organs. It also harmonizes the production of hormones during the menstrual cycle, leading to reduced cramps and pain caused by blood deficiency and stagnation.

5. Bai shao (white peony root)

Bai shao plays an important role in nourishing the blood and regulating menstrual problems caused by blood deficiency. It also harmonizes the liver and spleen to prevent the rising of blood heat causes of headache and dizziness.There are many more Chinese herbs that help to treat blood deficiency, make sure to work with your Chinese practitioner to find the underlining causes and to treat them effectively.

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Fertility Herbs Enhance Male Fertility

Although we have been used to conventional medicine as most government promote it for its fast and effective treatment and technologies. In fact, herbal medicine has been around since the existence of human history. It is also a common healing practice based on the knowledge, passing from generation to generation. regardless to where you live, types of traditional medicine in practice, there always exist some fertility herbal medicine helping to promote fertility wellness and enhance conception naturally. Here are some of the important herbs that are said to be effective in enhancing male fertility, including normal sperm production.

1. Gotu cola
1.1. definition
Centella asiatica also known as gotu cola, is a small herbaceous annual plant belongs to the family Mackinlayaceae. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine in treating hypertension.

1.2. How to treat male infertility with centella asiatica (gotu cola)
a. Blood flow
Centella asiatica is said to contain chemical substances which help to reduce levels of high blood pressure caused by over abundant of yang qi in the body, resulting in blood stagnation in the abdominal region and lowering the function of test in sperm production.

b. Immune system
It also helps to increase immune system in fighting against forming of free radicals and bacteria and virus invasion, resulting in lessening the risk of infection and inflammation to our body including the reproductive organs that causes infertility.

c. Adatogen
Centella asiatica is an adaptogen, it helps to reduce the nervous tension caused by abnormal production of certain hormones, resulting in increasing the chance of hormonal harmony, leading to increasing of sexual desire and production of quality sperm.

d. Diuretic
It is one of kidney enhancing herb. By stimulating the kidney function in urinary extraction, it helps reduce symptoms of water retention and toxins accumulation in the body. As we know, strong kidney is vital for reproductive organs for regulating the growth hormone including estrogen and testosterone.

e. Anxiolytic
Centella asiatica is also an anti-anxiety agent which helps to regulate the production of levels of serotonin which cause depression and anxiety, resulting in increasing the production of testosterone that is vital for increasing sperm production.

2. Ginseng
2.1. Definition
Ginseng is one of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, belongs to the family Araliaceae and native to Northern Hemisphere in eastern Asia. It is one of expensive herb which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine in enhancing reproductive system for fertility.

2.2. How ginseng effects fertility
a. Sexual libido
The traditional Chinese medicine believes ginseng containing chemical agent which helps to increase the levels of testosterone in men and women alike, thereby increasing the sexual deisre resulting in creasing the chance of fertility.

b. Uterus tonic
For women, ginseng help to tone the uterus by reducing the qi stagnation in the reproductive organs, thereby, increasing the blood and qi flow to the uterus leading to normal implantation of the fertilized egg.

c. Sperm count
As the same reason above, it helps to reduce the qi and blood stagnation in the testicles resulting increasing the test in production of quality sperm.

d. Sexual dysfunction
Ginseng is also has been used in traditional Chinese medicine in treating sexual dysfunction caused by qi and blood stagnation in the abnormal region resulting in increasing the chance of fertility. Siberian Ginseng is the best.

3. Maritime pine
3.1. Definition
Maritime pine tree also known as pinus pinaster, it is a pine, belongs to the family Pinaceae and native to the western Mediterranean region. It has been used in traditional medicine to strengthen the immune system fighting against infection and inflammation.

3.2. How to treat male infertility with maritime pine tree
a. Pycnogenol
Researchers found that Pycnogenol extracted from the maritime pine tree improves the quality and function of sperm in men with fertility problems by a mean of 38% and 19%, respectively, after only 90 days of use, because of it's bioavailable and bioactive antioxidant compounds.

b. Procyanidin
Maritine pine tree contains high levels of procyandin which is an powerful antioxidant not only helps to strengthen the immune system fighting against forming of free radicals, but also decreases the risk of oxidative sperm cells resulting in increasing the quality and motility of sperm.

c. Vitamin A
Beside is powerful antioxidant, it also helps to maintain the friendly cervical mucus that is important for the invasion sperm and helps to stimulates the production of follicles and certain hormone for process of egg fertilization and implantation into uterus.

d. Vitamin C
Vitamin C not only helps to reduce the risk of infertility caused by nutrients deficiency, it also increase the blood flow to the abdominal region by strengthening the wall of small vein in the test, leading to increasing the sperm quality and motility.

e. Organic acids
Maratine pine tree also contains high levels of oganic acids which helps not only the digestive system in absorbing vital vitamins and minerals for our body needs, but also increases the production of quality sperm and sperm motility.

4. Saw palmetto
4.1. Definition
Saw palmetto is a most popular extracted form from the fruit of serenoa repens and has been used in in traditional medicine in treating kidney and reproductive problems.

4.2. How saw palmetto effects male infertility
a. Phytoesterol
Phytoesterol is the group phytochemicals which helps to lower the cholesterol in the blood stream, thereby, preventing not only heart diseases but also increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs resulting in increasing the quality and motility of sperm.

b. Fatty acid
Saw palmetto contains high amount of essential fatty which is vital for liver in fat and protein metabolism, resulting in balancing the production of certain hormones including production of testosterone that is vital for increasing the production of sperm quality and count.

c. Kidney
Traditional Chinese medicine believes, by balancing the yin and yang qi in the kidney and protecting the function of kidney jing, it not only helps to eliminate the toxins in the body through urinary extraction, but also normalize the function of kidney in regulating production of steroid growth hormone including testosterone, thereby, increasing sexual desire and strengthening the sperm quality.

d. 5-alpha reductase
5-alpha reductase is an enzyme produced only in specific tissues of the male human body and presented abundantly as men age. Researcher found that saw palmetto helps to inhibit the levels of 5-alpha reductase, resulting in increasing the production of testosterone thereby, lessening the risks of sexual libido and sperm count.

e. Prostate gland
It has been proven that saw palmetto helps to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia resulting in improvement in urinary symptoms and flow, thereby helping kidney in toxins elimination and reducing the risk of kidney yin yang imbalance, resulting increasing the production of sperm quality and reducing the risk of poor ejaculation.

5. flaxseed oil
5.1. Definition
Flax also known Linum usitatissimum is a member of the genus Linum, belongs to the family Linaceae, it's seed has been used in traditional medicine in treating heart diseases caused by high levels of cholesterol.

5.2. How flaxseed oil effects male fertility
a. Essential fatty acid
Flaxseed oil contains high levels of essential fatty acid Omega 3 and 6, it not only help to eliminate the trans fat and saturate fat through liver waste elimination, but also helps to increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs resulting in increasing the production of sperm count and sperm quality.

b. Lignan
flaxseed contains high amount of ligan, it is proven in helping to strengthen not only the immune system in fighting against irregular cells growth, but also improve it's function in protecting the body own tissues, including sperm.

c. Lecithin
Lecithin is a fat like substance (phospholipid) found in flaxseed not only helps to inhibit the levels of bad cholesterol, but also is a key building block of cell membranes resulting in protecting protects cells from oxidation in the surrounding the brain, thus lessening the risk of nervous tension, hormone imbalance and low libido.

d. Fiber
Flax seeds contain high amount of fiber which is vital in helping liver in regulating spleen in insulin production, resulting in decreasing the risk of blood stagnation and qi imbalance in spleen, leading to normalizing the production of testosterone and increasing the chance of good quality sperm production.

e. Alpha linolenic acid
It also contains high levels of alpha linolenic acid which is vital for a healthy prostate gland, resulting in increasing the kidney function in regulating sperm production as well as strong ejaculation.

6. False unicorn root
6.1. Definition
False unicorn root is an herbaceous perennial plant, native to North America. it has been used in traditional Chinese in treating sexual libido and enhancing the sexual performance in men.

6.2. How false unicorn root effects male fertility
a. Treating kidney yin deficiency
Since it is considered as a cool to cold medicine, it helps to harmonizing the kidney function in regulating the production of sperm, if kidney yin deficiency is the cause of infertility.

b. Sexual dysfunction
False unicorn has an adaptogenic or balancing effect on sex hormones, therefore it not only helps to reduce nervous system fighting against emotional and physical stress and depression, it also helps to increase production of testosterone naturally, resulting in increasing sexual desire and correcting sexual dysfunction.

c. Immune system
It also helps immune function in regulating cells growth and fighting against infection and inflammation, resulting in increasing the immune system in recognizing it's own tissue without attacking them.

d. Liver
False unicorn root is a liver tonic herb. Since sluggish liver not only causes abnormal function in production of certain hormone in the body, it also increases the risk of abnormal function of spleen, leading to blood sugar fluctuation, resulting in increasing the blood stagnation in the abdominal region, thus reducing the reproductive organs in sperm production.

e. Digestive System
It is said that false unicorn root also helps to increase the digestive system in absorbing vital vitamins and minerals during digestive process, resulting in lessoning the risk of sexual libido and abnormal sperm production caused by nutrients deficiency.

7. Wild yam
7.1. Definition
Wild yam also known as Dioscorea villosa, it is a species of a twining tuberous vine, native to n North America. It has been used by herbalists in treating treat menstrual cramps and problems related to childbirth as well as stomach upset.

7.2. How wild yam effects male fertility
a. Cholesterol
It is said that wild yam containing certain substances that help to reduce levels of triglycerides in the blood stream, resulting in lessening the risks of hardening arterial wall and high blood pressure and increasing the blood flow to the reproductive region, leading to improving of quality sperm production.

b. Anti-inflammatory
It also helps to increase immune function in guarding our body against inflammation caused by bacteria and virus, resulting in lessening the risk of reproductive inflammation of which causes abnormal sperm production and sperm count.

c. Liver
Wild yam also is a liver tonic herb, it helps to strengthen the liver function in regulating the production of insulin of the spleen, thereby, decreasing the risks of blood sugar fluctuation, leading to hormone imbalance thus, lowering the production of testosterone and sexual desire.

d. Adrenal glands enhancer
It also helps to assist the adrenal glands in regulating the production of hormones and is used to balance the hormones, thereby, increasing the levels of testosterone in the men body as well as sperm production in male reproductive organs.

e. Digestive absorption
Wild yam also helps to increase the function of digestive function in nutrients absorption, thereby, decreasing nutrients causes of infertility.

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Although the above are said to help enhancing male fertility, over dose can cause risk and side effect, please consult with your doctor before applying.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Fertility Herbs Enhance Female Fertility-