A Sperm Count Booster
Studies have shown that zinc can boost sperm count. It can certainly be taken in tablet form, but we’ve been told the body absorbs it more readily when it occurs naturally in food. With this yummy recipe you can sneak it onto your guy’s (aka, sperm donor) menu. It features two zinc rich foods: chick peas and tahini (sesame) paste.
Zinc-On-The-Sly Hummus Recipe
- 1 can chick peas (also called garbanzo beans)
- 1/4 cup tahini paste (found at any natural grocer)
- Juice of one lemon
- Two crushed garlic cloves
- Splash of olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Rinse chick peas in water. Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until thoroughly combined. Serve with pita bread and veggies like cucumber, carrots and red bell pepper.
Try it!
The Cost of Fertility Treatments
The costs for wanting a child these days can be extreme, especially in the times of “economic crisis.” Not only are desiring parents facing emotional stress, but financial stress as well. The expense parents-to-be who are seeking fertility treatment face the high cost for fertility medications that much of the time are necessary during treatment, necessary and costly. Fortunately, it was reported by Fertility Authority that pharmaceutical companies are understanding the hardships individuals are facing and fertility drug companies like, EMD Serono, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and Schering-Plough are offering discounts.
With new technology and increasing interest to seek infertility treatment it is important for prospective fertility users to research the financial aspects prior, by consulting your doctor & checking your insurance coverage. Whether or not you have insurance coverage the costs for fertility treatment range on the type of treatment performed.
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