From Toxicology Vol 36 No 5, May 1998 Cottonseed contains toxins that harm male fertility, according to an article in the medical journal Toxicology. The latest research suggests that Gossypol, a potent male contraceptive found in cottonseed, may harm the Sertoli cells that are crucial for healthy sperm creation. Two Chinese studies have looked at [...]
…I realized how lucky I was that The Fertility Diet was not in print at the time of my own diagnosis 16 years ago. Otherwise I, too, might have been tempted to follow it. And that would’ve been a mistake.
What Men Can Do by Rosemarie Gionta Alfieri The following excerpt is reprinted by permission. The article appeared in the May 99 issue of Let’s Live Magazine letslive@earthlink.net Zinc is a vital trace mineral found in whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Secreted into semen by the prostate gland, it stimulates testosterone production and also [...]
Fertility foods and nutrients Magnesium – is one of the key supplements for raising progesterone levels. All hight quality fertility supplements should have adequate levels of magnesium) Excellent fertility food sources of magnesium are oat bran, pumpkin and squash seeds, almonds, cashes, brazil nuts Yams and sweet potatoes are rich sources of progesterone (women with repeated miscarriages [...]
Specific fertility foods and nutrients PABA Para Aminobenzoic Acid is known to stimulate the function of endocrine system by stimulating the pituitary gland to produce more estrogen. Many women, for example, women diagnosed with elevated FSH levels might have diminished levels of estrogen and this natural fertility supplement might help correct that imbalance Fertility Foods [...]
Fertile Heart editor Julia Indochiva interviews Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., C.N.S. Nutrition Scientist and Exercise Physiologist. J.I.: Have you worked with many people with fertility problems? S.L.: The first “infertility” patient I worked with was many years ago. She had been going through various treatments for about a year, and she decided to take a six [...]
"I want to thank you, Julia, for sharing your story through your incredible book, the phone circles and for hosting these powerful workshops. I truly hope that my story can reach someone who is about to give up and inspire them to not give up, trust your heart and try to open your heart to the possibility of your dream -it can happen. I am grateful every day to you, Julia, and all the people in my life who have played a role in helping me keep my faith and belief. My dream came true and my beautiful boy landed from his bubble in the universe at a time when he was ready." —Debbie A, Boston, MA
"Two years ago today I took Julia’s workshop through the Learning Annex. It was Saint Patrick;s day and my friend Alice and I went. We sat in the first row and I was so moved and inspired by Julia and her experience that I decided to join her Fertile Heart Circle Meetings in New York city. I now have a son Alejandro who is 2 months old today. I know my meeting Julia and her work was a huge contribution to my getting pregnant naturally at age 43 and giving birth 3 days before my 44th birthday. I strongly encourage anyone interested in getting pregnant or “giving birth” to whatever that may be to take Julia’s workshop. I am forwarding Julia’s information to the women in my life." —Kathy I., New Jersey
This is an easy easy recipe. It takes 4 hours to cook. It is, however, worth the wait. Ingredients: – 1 cup short grain brown rice – 1 1/2 quarts Rice Dream, or Almond Milk – 1/4 cup Maple Syrup – 2 tablespoon Vanilla – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional) Directions: – [...]
To give our bodies the best possible chance of healing and fixing what’s broken, we want to make sure that the tough job of digestion is completed before we go to bed.
There are many types of lentils: brown, red, french(green), regular. I prefer French Green, I have only seen these in health food stores, so they might be hard to get. They are smaller and firmer and maintain there shape. You should experiment with different types of lentils. The cooking method is the same, except the [...]
You can really clean house with this soup. Almost anything goes. As with the other vegetable only soups, onions are the most important ingredient. I’ve found that since I started adding potatoes my girls are much happier. It makes them not notice the kale, chard and other good stuff. I have to agree. I staggered [...]
This one is a variation on the vegetable soup except it’s a little more like a potato stew. I wanted to make my usual recipe however I was short on onions. Now after I have told you how important onions are I suppose I should have put my shoes on and went running to the [...]
