Mandy asks…
Do you consider IVF babies “real” babies and is it haram?
If you don’t know what IVF is, it’s in in-vitro fertilization. It usually happens when a couple can’t have a baby natural, they do this process. All they do is combine an egg and sperm outside the body and if it’s successful, they put it inside the woman’s body. Do you think that they’re considered “real” babies and is it haram to do this, if you need it?
I think that they’re considered real babies. It’s a human egg combined with a human sperm. That’s what happens without IVF too.
*I’m not pregnant or trying to either, just clarifying that!
Michelle answers:
Yes, they are indeed real babies.
If a couple are experiencing difficulty in conceiving a child the natural way, it will be permissible to adopt the procedure of In Vitro Fertilisation with the condition that the sperm belongs solely to the husband and the egg belongs to the wife. It will not be permissible to use a third person’s sperm under any circumstance.
Richard asks…
When our Natural world keeps fast disappearing will we lose that sense of mysticism and connection with nature?
Forests and trees are been logged by greedy people who understand the meaning of only what money means and nothing else.
I read of an elephant in a zoo in australia gave birth to a baby elephant by means of IVF and how all the aussies are lining up at the zoo to see the little fellow.
But will future generations ever get a chance to see a herd of wild elephants in the jungles of africa, Burma or sri lanka?
Will they ever get a chance to see flocks of the paradise birs in papuan jungles ?
I had the luck of seen it all in the real natural world. But its fast dying out. With the death of the natural world dies that touch of deep mysticism which links us to nature.
Dont you think its so sad that future generations will be living and touching only concrete and not nature?
How depressing would that be?
Michelle answers:
I couldn’t agree with you more. I live in the country of a north eastern state in US. We have beautiful mountains, rivers and creeks. Much wildlife runs through my own back yard. Squirrels, rabbits, and deer, and even an occasional black bear travels through our area. When he’s spotted, a notice of warning that he’s back is posted. I’m even visited by wild turkeys, pheasants, geese, owls, and many other species of birds. However, I’m in a small development which had originally been quite a dense forest area and I’d travel out this way and walk along the small creek when I was much younger. You would find many Indian arrowheads along the way. A rope tied to a large tree branch allowed you to swing into the water to cool off on a hot summer’s day, to the chagrin of fishermen near by. So much had been cleared to make way for our homes. And even more for the two camp ground areas we have nearby. A large part of the Blue Mountain has been made into a ski area. And, if not for many pictures I have of my area from when I was younger, it would be unrecognizable today. There is still much wooded area around me, but, by the time my grand daughter grows up, what is left of this beautiful forested area will have to be seen in pictures I take today. We can still feel grass between our toes and watch butterflies and bees in our garden. But, it is changing fast. So my dear, it is not just Burma, Sri Lanka and Papuan jungles that are being changed, but, right in everyone’s back yards all over the world. But even my grand daughter asks, “Where are we all to live and what should we build our houses from? Where will all the people go?” What is it I should answer to that? I wish I had one for her. I can’t imagine her children never experiencing what you refer to as, the deep mysticism of nature either, because, depressing isn’t even the word..
George asks…
How to raise my sperm count the natural way?
I recently went to take a sperm test because me and my wife have been trying for like 3 years and going. My doctor told me the lowest number is 20, I had 0.8 Ouch!!!!!!! she then goes and tell me that we might have to consider IVF, But I went home and found out that there are a lot of natural ways to better my chances. I am quiting smoking and drinking. I have since then Joined a gym and have lost 22 pounds and continue to lose weight from 400 to 377. I’m looking into purchasing this natural Fertile vitamin called Fertileaid. I was wandering if their is anymore helpful tips I can use. Please let me know.
Michelle answers:
Sounds like you’re off to a great start! I’m sure you know the basic recommendation like to wear boxers, stay out of hot tubs, reducing stress, staying active to keep up a good blood flow, and to drink lots of water. Also, acupuncture is said to help! Check it out! I have heard some great things about Fertileaid but have not looked into it. I’ve researched the same thing and found lots of good information.
•A good multi-vitamin and multi-mineral
•Vitamin C: 2,000 mg/day (in divided doses)
•Vitamin E: 800 IU/day
•Beta-carotene: 100,000 IU/day
•Selenium: 200 mcg/day
Other important nutritional supplements include:
•Zinc: 60 mg/day, which is necessary for sperm production and testosterone metabolism
•Vitamin B12: 1,000 mg/day, involved in the replication of
cells
•L-arginine: 4 g/day, an amino acid involved in cellular replication
•L-carnitine: 600 mg three times per day, this amino acid, found in very high levels in sperm, transports fatty acids into the mitochondria and assists sperm motility
Check out these links also.
Http://infertility.health-info.org/male-infertility/male-infertility-improve-sperm-quality.html
http://www.thefertilesoul.com/knowledgebase/diagnoses/diagnosisdetail.aspx?id=230
Good luck!
Sandra asks…
Natural Looking Makeup Coverage for Mid-40’s?
I have some sun damage from years of outdoor athletics (use SPF 50+), a bit of melasma from IVF hormones, and generally oily skin. I have stopped wearing makeup for about a year; my skin doesn’t break out as much, but I want to find a good foundation to create a more even skin tone and still look natural. Anytime I’ve gone to a cosmetic counter in any department store for a makeup counsel, they pack on way too much product and I leave looking older and over done. Can someone offer any suggestions for reasonably priced products that I might try?
Michelle answers:
You sound perfect for Bare Minerals….if it’s out of price range, ask for it for the holidays!
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