Vitamins

I have been eating CENTRUM (vitamin for general health) for the past few months and also let  Dear eat Pcynogenol (anti-oxidant) from Nature Farm too. Vitamins really do not come cheap but I think it's good to build on good health so that our children will benefit and inherit the good genes.

about SG$50+

Another important reason why I chose CENTRUM is because it has a high folic acid content of 400mcg. Quoting from babycenter.com, ...the recommended daily intake of folic acid  for all women of childbearing age is at least 400 micrograms (mcg), or 0.4 milligrams (mg). Taking folic acid for at least one month before conception reduces the risk of neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida, by up to 70 percent.

Wynn Wright SG$140+ fr Nature Farm

I am eating this honey for complexion. This is one of their best sellers. Only Nature Farm carries (not GNC). Platinum Silk is a unique, one-of-its-kind formula that combines the goodness of Royal Jelly, Avocado seed extracts, Silk amino acids and Pearl powder in a base of pure, fresh and organic wild honey from the pollution-free Australian outbacks. More about Wynn Wright at this link here.

SG$46 from Watsons

I have bought Blackmores Conceive Well from Watsons after hearing raves about it in the forum discussion. The expiry date is Dec 2011. So I decided to buy and keep. I heard that this is often out of stock.

I will be visiting Chen Mei Er sinseh tomorrow to regulate my menses and to strengthen my womb. Will be kiasu and gonna tell her that I am preparing to get pregnant.Why am I so kiasu? Well, I've heard from forums that if you tell her that you are not married yet, she will take her time / choose to lengthen the treatment time. And if you tell her that you are married and have been trying for a baby for quite some time, she will refer you to do a scan at (i think she get referral fees) Gleneagles Hospital.

I have also stopped all cold drinks since two months ago esp during that time of the month. Even if I yearn to have something cooling, I will take little sips and I never ever drink more than 3 sips.

烏雞白鳳丸

When I came back from Shen Zhen, I bought 5 boxes of 烏雞白鳳丸 to regulate my menses. My menses is still about 45 days. Each box costs $6 whereas in Singapore it is $25.

Wuji Baifeng Wan (simplified Chinese: 乌鸡白凤丸; traditional Chinese: 烏雞白鳳丸) is a blackish-brown pill used in Traditional Chinese medicine to "replenish qi and blood , regulate menstruation and arrest excessive leukorrhea.

For more information on Bai Feng Wan click here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuji_Baifeng_Wan

Concentrated 官燕

When dissolved in water, birds' nests have a gelatinous texture. My mom claims that this texture is good for skin and contains collagen.

I want to have radiant and good skin before my wedding so I bought concentrated 官燕 from Fu Hua Chinese Hall. One box of 6 bottles costs $150 (before 10% discount). We wanted to check out the Roselle flower to make tea but she ended up spending $1550 there.

Anyway, the concentrated 官燕 has 3 boxes for $386 promotion. I thought if it's good then I will re-purchase from them later. Each consumption is a spoonful every day. This saves me time and effort from brewing the bird nests. If I can, I will eat bird nest everyday when I am pregnant.



Bird's Nest from a Clinical Experimental Point of View
According to a recent medical research reported by Hong Kong Chinese University, the cell division enzymeand hormone of bird's nest can promote reproduction and rebirth of human cells. The Glycoprotein content directly stimulates cell growth in human’s immune system.  As a result, body metabolism is enhanced and functional effects are greatly improved.

Bird's Nest from Traditional and Modern Chinese Medication's Point of View.
(Chinese Medication Dictionary)  Bird's Nest is used as restorative and remedial food since the Ching dynasty as recorded in (Major Herbs Guidebook) and (Major Herbs Digest). Previous clinical researches have concluded that bird's nest has a (sweet and calm) character. Bird's nest contributed medical benefits to lung, stomach and kidney neural system.

Bird's Nest from a Nutrition Point of View
The main nutrition contents of bird's nest are carbohydrate (30%) and protein (5%) although its protein content can be compare to that of milk or eggs. Bird’s nest also contains plenty of calcium and phosphorus, as well as some iron and iodine.


More information here - http://www.naturalnest.com/content/view/15/6/lang,en/

Treatment at JR Natural

The way to JR Natural is the lift beside Burger King Clarke Quay MRT. I didn't intercom to let them know that I am here and the lift wouldn't go up to the 7th floor. So I called them and one staff kindly came down to fetch me.

The place is neat, simple and clean. Their treatment rooms are separated into male and female areas. There are no doors but curtains to separate the beds.

I was asked to change into a set of pyjamas (need not remove my undergarments) and lay on the bed. The therapist came and started applying a herb serum on my tummy. She started to massage with her gloves on for 5-6 minutes.

As she massaged, she explained to me about the treatment and shared some knowledge about traditional chinese medicine, chinese therapies etc. She is from China and she has been in this line for 10 years. She seemed to have alot of knowledge in this area. Endless chatting about the topic.

After the massage, she did the point treatment for me. I'm not exactly sure how to describe. These points carry air waves and when in contact with the skin, it creates a vibration. She placed some on my tummy and arms for a few minutes. And then my feet and my back area.

When I did the back area, I was faced down. I felt more and more tired every minute. I actually dozed off when I was doing the back area, despite her chatting all the way before that. I rarely doze off during spa and body massage. I don't know why this is one of the rare occasions that I really fell soundly asleep.

After the treatment, I was given a bowl of white lotus dessert and honey tea drink.

She recommended a package of 10 sessions for $1400 with 2 boxes of Lotus pads. If I signed that day, I will get 10% discount. It's really expensive. I told her that I have to think about it.

She didn't really push further. I was tempted for a moment but I couldn't because I still have not pay off my credit card instalments.

2nd visit to Everspring

Yesterday was my second visit to Everspring. The waiting time is horrible again. We reached at 6.15 pm but I only saw the doctor at 8.50 pm. Crazy wait. I feel that their time management is very poor.

Meanwhile, Dear and I had our dinner at the coffeeshop behind. There is a really nice Ja Jiang Mian by a China chef. I like how the mince meat and the sauce blend together. The noodle seems to be handmade and it's soft and smooth. Their guo tie is nice too. 8 pieces for $3. Cheap and good. 

I only talked to the sinseh for 2 minutes. Well, my menstrual cycle is still about 50 days. She changed the medication for me and gave me a bigger size bottle, which will last me a month. She said I can come and just buy the medication. After I finish 2 bottles, then I see her again, which is probably around November?