Some Herbs Benefits

Cumin Seeds

Cumin is perhaps the most endowed of all spices in terms of health benefits. It is a good source of iron, required in the body to make hemoglobin in the blood, for the proper functioning of enzymes and for manufacturing proteins. That cumin seeds promote a healthy digestive system has been known since ancient times; recent research also suggests cumin contains substances that protect against cancer.

Fennel Seeds
Fennel Seeds (Sauf) are very effective for digestive problems. These seeds can be chewed upon or had as a tea decoction for beneficial effects upon the stomach. In India, these are routinely chewed upon after meals to aid in digestion after a rich meal while acting as a herbal mouth freshener.
Fennel seeds often provide quick and effective relief from many digestive disorders. They help to overcome gas, cramps, acid indigestion, and many other digestive tract maladies.

Food to improve your desire

助“性”食物大盘点

鲜虾、麻雀肉在中医里都属于补肾的食物，它们的滋肾壮阳作用早就得到了共识，可以温暖身体，增加精力，对性欲低下或是性功能弱的人尤为适宜。

蛇 近年来，不少人热衷于食蛇，只是因为蛇在交尾时能够持续很长时间，比如腹蛇可达6—24个小时。

能够增强性生活能力的不仅仅是动物类食物，一些看似很普通的食物也有助性的作用。比如说葱，就可以促进人体性激素的分泌。韭菜又被叫做起阳草，是一种生长力旺盛的植物，顾名思义对于性功能有促进作用。

松子也是一种传统的壮阳食品，特别对疲劳感强、有贫血倾向的男性以及缺乏勃起力度的人更有效。松子可直接食用，也可以煮粥食用，每天只吃一点即可。

龙眼肉又称桂圆，对于体质虚弱的男女都有强身助性的作用。

许多人相信食用上述这些食物只要持之以恒，就可以起到预期的效果。

Fertility Exercise - Fertility Yoga Postures

I am surprised the came across the following while surfing the net looking for exercise to improve fertility. It seems logical and no harm trying it for those who are trying for a baby. Who knows right? Else can just take it as another form of exercise.

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There are certain yoga postures that are helpful to improving fertility that you or your partner might want to try. Such postures include:

supported bridge pose: lie on your back keeping your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Move your feet as close to your buttocks as you can. Inhale and exhale using deep, relaxing breaths, and then carefully raise your pelvis and buttocks off the floor, while maintaining your thighs and inner feet in a parallel position. Clasp your hands behind your back. Hold this pose for a minute or so while continuing to take deep, relaxing breaths.

legs on wall pose: lie on the ground with your buttocks close to a wall. Slowly inhale and exhale, while extending your legs up the side of the wall. Rest your legs on the wall so that you create a 90-degree angle at your pelvis. Hold for two minutes and then release your legs slowly.

cobbler’s pose: sit on the floor with your legs stretched directly in front of you. Bring your feet toward your groin while inhaling slowly and push the soles of your feet together. Carefully lower your knees to the ground while clasping your toes. Maintain this posture, being careful so as not to strain your legs, for between one and five minutes.

Diet links to Ferility

Healthy DietEating a healthy, balanced diet has many advantages. It helps maintain an ideal body weight, keeps the hormone levels of the body normal and improves the health of the reproductive system. When making diet choices, though, reach for foods that are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and E and certain minerals.

Both vitamins C and E play key roles in female and male fertility. A high intake of these vitamins may increase sperm count and increase sperm motility while in women these vitamins can reduce stress on eggs and the reproductive organs.
Sperm need to be able to swim efficiently in order to reach the egg. Foods that contain antioxidants, vitamin E and selenium will help improve the sperm motility and make them better swimmers.

Some research shows that if you are trying to conceive, it is wise to avoid sea food as the high level of mercury may be responsible for abnormal semen and decreased fertility.
Many infertility issues crop up due to hormonal imbalances. This can be avoided by removing all processed flours and sugars such as white bread, pasta, pop, candy, and sugary juices from the diet.

Eating foods with a low glycemic index such as fruits, vegetables, and beans; lean protein like yoghurt, chicken, tofu, and turkey; and essential fat including walnuts, sesame seeds, and extra virgin oil at every meal helps maintain the hormonal balance in the body and improves the functioning of the reproductive organs.

Certain herbicides and pesticides sprayed on crops have been found to have drastic effects on fertility. In particular, xenoestrogens, a type of estrogen, found in environmental chemicals and pesticides may disturb the hormonal balance in women and lead to infertility. Choosing organic foods whenever possible will help you to avoid this chemical as well as others.

Regular diet, moderate exercise and a healthy mind and body are key to improve your fertility as well as overall health. Sound logically right? Should put into action to increase your chances of bringing a child into this world.

Western food

There is a few western food stores that are to my taste buds in Ang Mo Kio Central.
Beside Breeks, good old times Jack's Place located near the Ang Mo Kio library and courts, I have found 2 other cheaper version stalls.

One of it is located Ang Mo Kio central food centre beside the cinema (Green in colour, with mos burger stall, ramen ten in it). The pricing there is very competitive at about $5.50 you can have a BIG, GOOD, portion of fish & chips, chicken cutlet. My favourite is fish & chip.

The other one is located at ang mo kio named "Botak Jones". It serves authentic American style, restaurant quality food. However be prepared to wait 1 hour for your food. See how popular they are. Address is as follows: Yue Hua Food Place Block 608 Ang Mo Kio Ave. 5

Ang Mo Kio Hub

There is a new shopping located at Ang Mo Kio Hub recently.
It took 3 to 4 years to complete after a few changes to the decide.
There you are able to locate quite a lot of clothings and food outlets.
Not forgetting the BIGGEST, BETTER NTUC supermarket, it was a concept borrowed from Carrefour and Giant. Guess NTUC afterall need to update themseleves in order to complete with the rest.

Personally I had already tried out a few resturants there like - New York, San Zhong Liang Jian. Not too bad.