Synopses & Reviews
The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition, and other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for women who are struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception. Natural methods based on Integrative Care for Fertility™ use a holistic approach to demonstrate how a home-based holistic fertility program can improve mind, body, and spirit, and in turn, maximize chances for conceiving. Photographs are provided to illustrate the proper yoga postures, and interspersed stories from yoga practitioners and experts present real-life struggles of infertility patients and victories that will inspire all women who are trying for a healthy pregnancy and birth. With more than 30 pages of new information, this updated edition also includes a study guide.
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"The photographs and personal stories from women trying to conceive make the book accessible and easy to follow even for those who are not familiar with yoga." Library Journal
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"Armed with this book, women can learn to relax, minimize stress, and hopefully boost their fertility in the process." Beth Weinhouse, editorial director, Conceive Magazine
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"As someone who has worked extensively with the incorporation of mind/body medicine into women's fertility treatment, I find Fully Fertile to be a warm and reassuring read for patients. A wonderful book!" Dr. Alice Domar, author, Self-Nurture: Healing Mind, Healthy Woman; and Conquering Infertility
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"The book's design is inviting, and its tone equates increasing fertility with increasing happiness, purposely countering the often stressful and negative experience many women find in other fertility systems." New Age Retailer
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"Fully Fertile is THE book for any woman or couple interested in conceiving. The unique 12-week program contains sound advice, alternative practices, empowerment, and positivity and enables the readers to take control of the process of conception and to optimize their fertility." www.yogachicago.com (May 17, 2011)
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"I could go on and on! There is just so much great information. From alleviating stress to adequate sleep and how to achieve it, this book really gives a plethora of great information to help optimize fertility naturally." www.TheConnectedMom.com
About the Author
Tami Quinn and Beth Heller are yoga instructors and the cofounders of Pulling Down the Moon, a revolutionary holistic fertility center. They are both members of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Beth Heller has a degree in nutrition and dietetics and is a former researcher for the Womens Walking Program. Jeanie Lee Bussell has a masters degree in Oriental medicine and is a fertility acupuncturist whose work with fertility and women's health has been featured on both Fox and CBS news. Brian R. Kaplan, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and has published and presented numerous articles on assisted reproductive technology. He is continually honored as one of Chicago's top doctors. They all live in Chicago.