TCM

Amanda's mom informed me that there's a program today on 'Good Morning Singapore' that discusses infertility from the TCM aspect cos she knew I'd be interested. I am watching it right now as I write this post... Hmmm, the TCM specialist that they are interviewing said that it'd take at least 3 cycles of TCM (approximately 3 months) before it can take effect. I guess I shouldn't put in too much hope with this cycle then since it's only my first one using Western medicine and TCM concurrently.

The good thing is that whatever the doctor advised on the program is the same as what my TCM doctor advised me, i.e. to stay away from coffee and no smoking (I don't do either unless it's second hand smoke... *Mark, you know who I am trying to imply!!), I must watch my mood and stay stress-free, eat more sea cucumber (it's one of Mark's favourite food but something that I have never eaten before cos I think it looks gross... very wobbly and jelly-like), etc. Well at least it's a revalidation of what I have been told.

Other than the above, my TCM also warned me against eating pineapples (yes, including my favourite pineapple tarts), against eating aloe vera, against jogging (he doesn't have to worry about this cos jogging is one of my least favorite exercise), not to lift/ carry anything heavy...