Diabetes and yams

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Avatar n tn Something about how they make you ovulate more. This is the tribe in africa and the women eat yams every day. They have the higest concentration of twins in this village out of anywhere else in the world. The dr's contribute the twin factor to the yams. Good luck!
349463 tn?1333571576 The highest concentration of women to have twins was in this tiny village where they eat yams every day. So these doctors all did a study about yams having an effect on the fertility in women. Anyone else hear about this? Seems pretty silly. Doesn't mean I'm not trying it, just saying it seems silly. I think at this point if you told me wearing my underware on my head would get me pregnant I would give it a shot at least once!
Avatar f tn Someone on this website suggested I eat yams to get pregnant and she was pregnant with twins. I did eat yams fater my IVF an dnow I am pregnant with triplets.
405855 tn?1217100767 I can't believe there is so much discrepancy about yams. Goodness, there must be several varieties of yams. Like tomatoes. You can by an heirloom, a hot house, a cherry, a grape tomato but they are all tomatoes. I've grown yams, lived on a farm most of my life and eatin' yams most of my life. The ones that are orange inside are called yams here in the Northwest. I have read the same thing about yams, but didn't read the benefit is exclusive to African yams.
Avatar f tn m also having muscle aches in my thighs and arms at times. Could this be from the diet? Does potassium and magnesium help?
Avatar f tn Mac and cheese with yams ham and sweet potato pie
Avatar m tn It is supposed to help ovulation and also increases the chances of having multiple eggs released. Another way you could go is IFV. This procedure is very expensive and most insurance companies do not cover it. But if you have the money you can select how many eggs and even a gender - if it works. Some people have to have many treatments to finally fall pregnant. I have also heard of woman eating a specific kind of Yams during ovulation can increase the chance of having twins. Good luck!!
956931 tn?1271636169 Keep in mind that things like white bread, most pasta, potatoes, things like that tend to elevate blood sugar quickly. In place of those, consider whole grains and sweet potatoes/yams. And of course, sugar and hidden sugar/corns syrups etc. Fasting sugar should be 125 mg/dL. Non of these values mean much with one test, but if repeated tests show problems, it’s time to address this. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003; it’s not something you want to deal with if it can be avoided.
582963 tn?1483452520 lollolo It is so hard to just lay there when you are done, I feel dirty and like its gonna slide and leak everywhere lololool lol I luvvvvvvvvvvvvv yams and pineapple so that is a +
540911 tn?1263191014 Now, my line of thought is, that if #5 on this list, dairy and yams, can help someone w/o fertility problems increase their odds, surely it couldn't hurt for those having problems. I'd like to hear some thoughts. http://multiples.about.com/od/funfacts/tp/howtohavetwins. htm <--- Added a space so it wouldn't be bleeped-delete space before .
Avatar f tn I used preconceive (the same as preseed basically) and didn't notice it any differently, HOWEVER it took me only 1 or 2 months to get my BFP. I am expecting lil Mason anytime in the next month (due xmas). I both inserted a bit in advance and used a little for lubrication too. I used 1/2 of the little fill thing.... Try Yams...eat alot of them, they have a natural form of estrogen that helps conceive (scientific study has helped show it just look it up).
Avatar m tn It appears that yams have a lower Glycemic Load than sweet potatoes, and sweet potatoes have much lower Glycemic Load than white potatoes. That’s good news, I prefer yams and sweet potatoes to white potatoes. Also, supposedly the way in which a potato is cooked affects the Glycemic Load. A baked potato has almost twice the Glycemic Load of a boiled potato. Regarding pasta, it looks like this is a case where the “browns” are better than the “whites”.
1298409 tn?1272846202 Hi, i ate alot of pineapple and pineapple juice, also yams are good. Fresh fruit and vege are the best, snack on nuts and try to avoid junk food, also gave up my coffee, and grean tea as it has reverse effects to my folic acid supplement. Drinking Rooibos tea with no sugar and no milk.. water is very good as well, 8 glasses a day. My 2nd IVF worked out, I m Postive...waiting to see my scan soon.
Avatar n tn Help I am 45 years old, recently my periods have become irregular, early, then late, this month it was 2 weeks late, very light at first, then heavy, light again, now its into its third week and although very light I still have to wear a pad. I feel very washed out and depressed. Is this the start of the menopause or something else? Its a holiday weekend here so Doctors are closed.
Avatar f tn before the 6th attempt we had only been doing one insemination per cycle which had clearly not been working so for the next cycle we did two iuis, one on the day they would normally have you come in and one on the next day. i had also read that raw walnuts yams (not sweet potatos, there is a difference) and pineapple core help aid in implantation. it said that for the five days following the procedure to eat a portion of each.
Avatar f tn Lol @ potatoes, pickles and watermelon!
Avatar f tn Grandma is cooking A roast smothered in her famous gravy with carrots and potatoes. Corn , mashed potatoes , candid yams , black eyed peas , cornbread & sweet tea !
216278 tn?1308861082 m sure with all the Yams and the yummi food there is in the list we will beat it and get your estrogen as it should be!!!! You are going to be a wonderful Mom.hang in there!
Avatar f tn even after i ate now im craving some bbq chicken hamhocks smothered in hotsause collard greens yams and potatoe salad ....with an big glass of kool-aid preferrably cherry or fruit punch...
Avatar f tn I am taking Prometrium (extract from yams)....i have also taken Provera and didnt really like it due to side effects....
456942 tn?1207151246 I would LOVE twins and I read somewhere that the group of women that has the most twins was in Africa and it was down to some Yams that they ate that made them hyperovulate, I seen some Yams in the supermarket but not sure what they are or how to cook them and they won't be the same species I s'pose. I think Yams might be some sort of potato (I'm from the UK). Anyway, my Mums sister was a twin so they're in my family..... Any tips???
Avatar f tn I am really trying hard to make a life style change and I am planing to eat a whole wheat wrap with grilled chicken avocado lettuce a little bit of parm cheese and some Cesar dressing this also comes with sweet potato fries should I eat this?
Avatar m tn Lots of vegatables including dark leafy greens, whole grains, and a reasonable amount of fish especially those which have the omega fatty acids. The book named "Superfoods" has a good list and I think these are commonly listed online. If you remember to blink more and look away from your computer occasionally, you will improve regarding your blurriness. Keep the ambient air more humid and try some artificial tears.
Avatar f tn To lose weight we have to stay away from bread - so I suggest eating bread at every meal. You still need to eat vegetables and protein. Thinking potatoes and yams with butter. Also sugar makes you fat - so eat a dessert after supper. And some vanilla ice cream about an hour before bed should help you sleep and gain weight too. It's not necessary to eat fast food to gain weight - better to eat the right foods and gain slowly.