Getting Pregnant Naturally_ Healthy Choi - Winifred Conkling [53]
Urtica dioica (nettle), 72
vaginal lubricants, 33
valerian (Valeriana officinalis), 86
Valeriana officinalis (valerian), 86
varicoceles, 150–51
vervain (Perbena officinalis), 86
Viagra, 27
visualization techniques, 136–37
vitamin A, 41–42
food sources of, 42
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 42–43
food sources of, 44
vitamin B12, 51–53
food sources of, 52
vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 53–54
food sources of, 55
vitamin E, 55–56
food sources of, 56
natural vs. synthetic, 40
Vitex agnus-castus (chaste-tree), 69–70
Washington Homeopathic Pharmacy, 189
weight
body mass index (BMI), calculating, 154–55
body shape, calculating, 155
fertility diet, 156–57
loss, 141–42
maintaining reasonable, 152–55
Weleda Pharmacy, Inc., 189
Whitehead, Mary Beth, 11–12
wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), 84
Windriver Herbs, 184
Withania somnifera (ashwagandha), 75
women
acupressure points for, 111–21, 122
basal body temperature of, 17–20
cervical mucus of, 15–16
cervix changes in, 20–21
herbal remedies for, 68–75, 82–86, 87
homeopathic remedies for, 99–102, 104
lifestyle issues concerning, 141–46, 152–72, 173
menstrual cycles of, 14–15
nutrition supplements for, 41–46, 55–58, 59
ovulation predictor test for, 21–22
reproductive system, 5–6
staying on back after intercourse suggested for, 22
x-rays, 169
yang, 107
yeast infections, antibiotics relationship. 145
yin, 107
yoga, 137–38
hatha, 138
tantra, 138
yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimba), 81–82
Zen Center, 135
zinc, 56–58
food sources of, 57
About the Author
First and foremost, Winifred Conkling is the mother of two children, Hannah (who was conceived the first month of “trying”) and Ella (who took considerably longer and ultimately inspired this book). Once the kids are asleep, Conkling transforms into a freelance writer with extensive experience writing about health and alternative medicine. She is the author of Stopping Time: Natural Remedies for Aging (Dell, 1997), Natural Remedies for Arthritis (Dell, 1997), Natural Remedies for Children (St. Martin’s, 1996), Trade Secrets (Fireside, 1995), and Securing Your Child’s Future (Ballantine, 1995), among other books. Her work has been published in a number of national magazines, including American Health, Consumer Reports, Mademoiselle, McCall’s, and Reader’s Digest.
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Note to the Reader
This book is not intended to take the place of advice from a trained medical professional. It was written to provide alternative methods for increasing fertility before turning to fertility drugs. Neither the publisher nor the author take any responsibility for the consequences of any treatment or actions mentioned in this book; they cannot guarantee that the methods described in these pages will result in pregnancy achievement for every couple. While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate and updated information, the publisher and author cannot be responsible for any errors, omissions, or dated material.
Copyright
GETTING PREGNANT NATURALLY. Copyright © 1999 by Winifred Conkling.
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EPub Edition © JUNE 2010 ISBN: 978-0-062-02877-8
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