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Fertility Resource Foundation, 176
Five Elements Center, 187
The Foreign Adoption Report. 179
Foundation for Human Understanding, 135
fraxinus 6c (Fraxinus americanus), 101
Fraxinus americanus (fraxinus 6c), 101
gamma-linolenic acid. See evening primrose oil
garlic (Allium sativum). 76–77
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), 77–78
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo). 77–78
ginseng (Panax quinquefoliaus. P. ginseng. Eleutherococcus senticosus), 78–79
Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), 79–80
gotu kola (Centella asiatica or Hydrocotyle asiatica), 71
Graphites (graphites 30c), 102
graphites 30c (Graphites), 102
guided imagery. See visualization techniques
Hahnemann, Samuel, 89–91
Law of Infinitesimals theory, 91
Law of Similars theory, 90
Hahnemann Pharmacy, 187
Harvard Medical School, 133
hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha), 79
Herb Research Foundation, 183
herbal remedies, 61–62
ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), 75
black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), 68–69
burdock root (Arctium lappa), 75–76
catalog sources, 183–84
chaste-tree (Vitex agnus-castus), 68–69
checklist, 87
chi shao yao (Paeonia lactiflora), 70
in conjunction with homeopathic remedies, 96
damiana (Tumera diffusa aphrodisiaca), 76
decoctions, 65
dom kwai (Angelica polymorphe), 70–71
dong quai (Angelica sinensis), 70–71
dosages, 68
extracts, 65–66
false unicorn root (Chamaelirium luteum), 82–83
forms of, 64–66
garlic (Allium sativum), 76–77
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), 77–78
ginseng (P. quinquefoliaus. P. ginseng, E. senticosus), 78–79
gotu kola (Centella asiatica or Hydrocotyle asiatica), 71
hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha), 79
information sources, 182–83
infusions, 64–65
kava kava (Kava kava), 85
licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), 79–80
nettle (Urtica dioica), 72
powdered, 66
pygeum (Pygeum africanum), 80–81
recommended reading concerning, 199–202
red clover (Trifolium pratense), 72–73
red raspberry (Rubus idaeus or Rubus strigosus), 73–74
safety of, 62–63, 66–67, 68
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), 85
sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis & Smilax febrifuga), 83–84
saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), 81
skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), 74–75, 86
for stress management, 84–86
suggested, 67
teas, 64
tinctures, 65
using, 63–64
valerian (Valeriana officinalis), 86
vervain (Perbena officinalis), 86
wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), 84
yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimba), 81–82
Herb-Pharm, 183
Holistic Health Directory and Resource Guide, 194
holistic medicine, information sources, 193–94
Homeopathic Educational Services, 185, 187
homeopathic remedies, 89–93
agnus 30c (Agnus castus), 102
aurum mariaticum 6c (Aurum muriaticum), 101
homeopathic remedies (Conr.)
c potencies, 95
calcarea iodata 6c (Calcarea iodata), 101
catalog sources, 186–89
causticum 30c (Causticum hahnemnni), 99
checklist, 104
conium 30c (Conium maculatum), 99, 102
in conjunction with herbal remedies, 96
efficacy, 97–98
forms of. 94–95
fraxinus 6c (Fraxinus americanus), 101
graphites 30c (Graphites). 102
healing with, 93
how to take, 97
ignatia 30c (Ignatia amara or Strychnos ignatia), 99
information sources, 184–85
kali iodatum 6c (Kali iodatum), 101
Law of Infinitesimals theory concerning, 91
Law of Similars theory concerning. 90
liquid, 95
lycopodium 30c (Lycopodium clavatum), 99, 102–3
mother tincture, 94
nitric acidum 30c (Nitricum acidum), 103
nux 30c (Strychnos nux vomica), 103
phosphoric acidum 30c (Phosphoricum acidum), 99–100. 103
pilules, 95
Pulsatilla 30c (Pulsatilla nigricans), 100
recommended reading concerning, 199–202
sabina 30c (Juniperus sabina), 100
sepia 30c (Sepia officinalis), 100, 103
silicea 6c (Silicea terra), 101–2
usage tips, 96
using wrong, 96–97
where to find, 97
x potencies, 94–95
Homeopathy Overnight, 188
Homeopathy Today. 185
Hydrocotyle asiatica (gotu kola), 71
Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort), 85
ignatia 30c (Ignatia amara or Strychnos ignatia), 99
Ignatia amara (ignatia 30c), 99
illnesses, recovering from, 148–49
impaired fertility. See infertility
impotence, 26–28
biker’s, 146
causes of, 26–27
information sources concerning, 27–28
Impotence Information Center, 28
Impotence Institute of America, 27
infertility, 1
causes of, 7–9
information sources, 175–78
medical milestones concerning, 11–12
mumps relationship, 149–50
recommended reading concerning, 196–99
support groups, 126–28
when to get help concerning, 10–11
see also fertility
Integral Yoga Institute, 138
intercourse
every other day, 29–30
influencing sex of baby by timing, 30–32
morning, 28–29
sexual positions, 28
staying on back after, 22
under water, 33
International Concerns Committee for Children, 179
Journal of the American Medical Association, 158
Journal of Urology, 77
Juniperus sabina (sabina 30c), 100
Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group, 165
Kali iodatum (kali iodatum 6c), 101
kali iodatum 6c (Kali iodatum), 101
kava kava (Kava kava), 85
Kava kava (kava kava), 85
The Lancet, 98, 158
L-carnitine, 48–49
food sources of. 48
licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), 79–80
lifestyle issues, 141
air travel, 167
alcohol use, 160–61
antibiotics, use of, 145
breastfeeding, 145–46
caffeine consumption, 143, 144
checklist, 173 computer safety, 165, 166–67
cycling, 146–47
diabetes, 149
drug use, prescription and nonprescription, 162–64
drug use, recreational, 161–62
environmental hazards, 167–72
exercise, 142–43
illnesses, 148–49
keeping testicles cool, 147–48
mumps, 149–50
playing sports, 146
smoking, 155–60
steroid use, 164
varicoceles, 150–51
weight maintenance, 141–42, 152–55, 156–57
Luyties Pharmacal Company, 188
Lycopodium clavatum (lycopodium 30c), 99, 102–3
McZand Herbal Inc., 184
massage techniques, 131–32
meditation techniques, 132–34
basic types of, 133–34
breathing, 134
gazing, 133–34
information sources, 135
mantra, 133
transcendental, 133
men
abnormal sperm in, 8–9
acupressure points for, 115–21, 122
cold baths before sex suggested for, 24
herbal remedies for, 75–86, 87
homeopathic remedies for, 102–3, 104
impotence in, 26–28
lifestyle issues concerning, 146–72, 173
nutrition supplements for, 46–58, 59
pacing ejaculations, 23–24
reproductive system, 5–6
retrograde ejaculations, 25
sperm counts, fluctuation of, 26
menstrual cycles, 14–22
Meridian Traditional Herbal Products, 184
Mind/Body Medical Institute, 135, 137
mind-body medicine, information sources, 191–92
mumps, infertility relationship, 149–50
Narcotics Anonymous, 163
National Center for Homeopathy, 185
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 132
National Certification Commission of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCA). 191
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, 163
National Council for Adoption, 179
National Infertility Network Exchange, 177
National Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, 163
National Institute of Nutritional Education, 180–81
National Institutes of Health, 143
National Network to Prevent Birth Defects, 169
National Pesticides Telecommunications Network, 169
Nature’s Way Products, Inc., 184
naturopathy, information sources, 194–95
NCCA. See National Certification Commission of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
nettle (Urtica dioica), 72
9 to 5, National Association of Working Women, 168
nitric acidum 30c (Nitricum acidum), 103
Nitricum acidum (nitric acidum 30c), 103
nutrition, 39
information sources, 180–82
see also nutrition supplements
Nutrition Action Health Letter, 182
nutrition supplements, 39
arginine, 46–47
beta-carotene, 41–42
checklist, 59
copper, 43–44, 45
evening primrose oil, 44–45, 46
information sources, 180–82
L-carnitine, 48–49
recommended reading concerning, 199–202
selenium, 49, 50
shopping for, 40
soy, 50, 51
vitamin A, 41–42
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 42–43, 44
vitamin B12, 51–53
vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 53–54, 55
vitamin E, 55–56
zinc. 56–58
nux 30c (Strychnos nux vomica), 103
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 169
oligospermia, 8
oral sex, 32
OSHA. See Occupational Safety and Health Administration
ovulation
basal body temperature during, 17–20
calculating, 14–15
cervical mucus cycle, 15–16, 17
cervix changes during, 20–21
predictor test, 21–22
Paeonia lactiflora (chi shao yao), 70
Panax ginseng (Chinese ginseng), 78–79
Panax quinquefoliaus (American ginseng), 78–79
Pausinystalia yohimba (yohimbe), 81–82
Pediatrics. 98
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), 36–37
Perbena officinalis (vervain), 86
phosphoric acidum 30c (Phosphoricum acidum), 99–100, 103
Phosphoricum acidum (phosphoric acidum 30c), 99–100, 103
PID. See pelvic inflammatory disease
Potency Restored, 27
pre-ejaculate, 30
progressive relaxation, 136
Pulsatilla 30c (Pulsatilla nigricans), 100
Pulsatilla nigricans (Pulsatilla 30c). 100
pygeum (Pygeum africanum). 80–81
Pygeum africanum (pygeum), 80–81
radiation, ionizing, 169
red clover (Trifolium pratense), 72–73
red raspberry (Rubus idaeus or Rubus strigosus), 73–74
relaxation, progressive, 136
reproductive systems
female, 5–6
male, 5–6
Reproductive Toxicology Center, 177
RESOLVE. Inc., 177–78
retrograde ejaculations, 25
Rubus idaeus (red raspberry), 73–74
Rubus strigosus (red raspberry), 73–74
sabina 30c (Juniperus sabina), 100
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), 85
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy, 188
sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis and Smilax febrifuga), 83–84
saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), 81
Scutellaria lateriflora (skullcap), 74–75, 85–86
selenium, 49
food sources of, 50
sepia 30c (Sepia officinalis), 100, 103
Sepia officinalis (sepia 30c), 100, 103
Serenoa repens (saw palmetto), 81
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), 36–37
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), 37–37
statistics concerning, 36
The Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture, 106
silicea 6c (Silicea terra), 101–2
Silicea terra (silicea 6c), 101–2
skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora). 74–75, 86
Smilax febrifuga (sarsaparilla), 83–84
Smilax officinalis (sarsaparilla), 83–84
smoking, 155–60
Society for Nutrition Education, 182
Society for Reproductive Endocrinologists, Inc., 178
soy foods, 50
sources of, 51
ways to add to diet, 51
sperm, abnormal, 8–9
sperm counts
fluctuation of. 26
normal, 151
sperm ducts, blocked, 37
Standard Homeopathy Company, 188
STDs. See sexually transmitted diseases
steroids, anabolic, 164
stinging nettle. See nettle
stress management, 123–26
biochemical responses concerning, 127
biofeedback techniques for, 129–30
checklist. 139
deep breathing techniques for, 130–31
fight or flight response concerning, 125
herbal remedies for, 84–86
information sources, 191–92
massage techniques for, 131–32
meditation techniques for, 132–34
progressive relaxation techniques for, 135–36
satisfying sex benefit for, 127
stress relief techniques for, 128–38
support groups, 127–28
visualization techniques for, 136–37
yoga techniques for, 137–38
Stress Reduction Clinic, 135 Strychnos nux vomica (nux 30c), 103
subfertile couples, 6, 9–11
support groups, 127–28
surrogates, 11–12
Syrychnos ignatia (ignatia 30c), 99
Taylor’s Pharmacy, 188
testicles, tips for keeping cool, 147–48
test-tube babies, first, 11
thermometers, basal body temperature, 18
Trifolium pratense (red clover), 72–73
Turnera
diffusa aphrodisiaca (damiana), 76
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 107
MedWatch, 67
United States Homeopathy Pharmacopoeia, 94
University of California at Berkeley. 54
University of Massachusetts, 126
University of Mississippi Medical Center. 124
University of Southern California School of Medicine, 146
University of Texas Health Center, 26
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.