The Tao of Fertility - by Daoshing Ni & Dana Herko (Paperback)

From the Back Cover

An esteemed doctor who has helped countless women achieve their dream of having a child offers his program for enhancing fertility through traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Dr. Daoshing Ni, descended from more than 70 generations of Taoist masters, has achieved renown among high-tech infertility specialists, TCM practitioners, and his many devoted patients. The Tao of Fertility is the first book combining a practical plan for conceiving using TCM with empowering Taoist principles that can carry you through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Structured according to a woman's journey to conception, The Tao of Fertility includes:

• A questionnaire assessing fertility potential
• A 28-day fertility enhancement program
• Simple meditations and acupressure points to improve reproductive circulation and relaxation
• Guidelines for mapping your fertility using Chinese methods of diagnosis
• Information on how herbs and acupuncture can increase fertility
• Eating plans for pregnancy, postpartum, and while breast-feeding.
• and much more

Enriched by moving stories of women who became pregnant using TCM, this is a compassionate, comprehensive handbook.

Review Quotes

"I highly recommend this book to both laypersons and health care providers who want to offer holistic, non-invasive methods for conception." - --Deepak Chopra, author of Perfect Health: The Complete Mind Body Guide
"I highly recommend this book to both laypersons and health care providers." - --Deepak Chopra, author of Perfect Health: The Complete Mind Body Guide
"How do you measure success? There are photos of newborn babies on the walls of Dr. Daoshing Ni's office. All of these babies were delivered to mothers who were 'infertile'. Dr. Daoshing Ni has given these ancient methods to the modern world. The Traditional Chinese Medicine method is proven helpful in many cases of resistant infertility." - --Jordan M. Phillips, M.D., Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Board, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
"Dr. Daoshing Ni has given these ancient methods to the modern world." - --Jordan M. Phillips, M.D., Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Board, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
"To read this book is to experience the calming, sensitive, knowledgeable, and inspiring person of Dr. Dao himself. I read the manuscript on airplanes following two stressful trips and found the manuscript grounded me in a way that would be very helpful for those facing the emotional trauma of infertility. The book is also a great introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine." - --Mary Lou Ballweg, President/Executive Director, Endometriosis Association
". . .calming, sensitive, knowledgeable, and inspiring. . . .a great introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine." - --Mary Lou Ballweg, President/Executive Director, Endometriosis Association
"This book is a clear, understandable explanation of the beneficial role of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of human reproductive failure. Dr. Dao writes in the same manner in which he treats--calmly, clearly, and with great sensitivity. His use of actual patient cases with treatment outcomes gives the reader a true sense of the reality of how Eastern and Western medicine have become a symbiotic and synergistic approach in the treatment of female and male infertility. This is a must-read for all couples approaching this sometimes long, fatiguing journey to a 'New Life'." - --Richard P. Marrs, M.D., Managing Partner, California Fertility Partners
"This is a must-read for all couples approaching this sometimes long, fatiguing journey to a 'New Life'." - --Richard P. Marrs, M.D., Managing Partner, California Fertility Partners
"Conventional medicine doesn't know everything about fertility. This important, informative book gives women the option of Traditional Chinese Medicine's mind-body-spirit approach to enhance fertility and create new life. Dr. Dao is a trusted, wise teacher. Learn from him!" - --Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Positive Energy
". . .important, informative. . . Dr. Dao is a trusted, wise teacher. Learn from him!" - --Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Positive Energy