What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Getting Pregnant: Boost Your Fertility with the Best of Traditional and Alternative Therapies (Paperback)

by Raymond Chang (Author), Elena Oumano (Author)

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Product Description
Internationally-known physician-acupuncturist Raymond Chang, M.D. offers individualized strategies for the millions of couples who want to improve their odds of conceiving. Research shows that combining conventional Western medicine with complementary approaches can dramatically increase the chances of conception. Through an unconventional mixture of evidence- and research-based Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western holistic practices, Chang offers a scientifically proven approach that will change long-held beliefs about fertility. For example, less exercise is more, diet really counts (gaining, not losing weight), and the mind may be more important than the body in your pursuit of a child. Readers will find: New perspective on both the female and male reproductive systems; Information on the best of Western approaches, including surgical repairs, hormonal help and IVF and Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART); A guide to alternative therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and supplements and off-label use of prescription drugs; A new approach to nutrition and exercise;A guide to using the mind to prepare for conception

About the Author
Raymond Chang, M.D. is an internationally respected physician-acupuncturist uniquely trained in traditional Chinese medicine as well as contemporary Western medicine. He is an acknowledged pioneer-specialist in the field of alternative and complementary therapy programs

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wellness Central; 1 edition (January 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446694967
• ISBN-13: 978-0446694964
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #257,813 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "pregnancy" advice for couples, March 3, 2007

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Are you or someone close to you trying to get pregnant? Then this is definitely the book for you!

Raymond Chang, MD, clearly outlines how to boost fertility in couples that are struggling to get pregnant. His primary focus is on traditional Chinese medicine, but he also offers some information on foods, vitamins, herbs and other supplements that can be helpful to fertility.

Especially impressive is Chang's ability to clearly explain both the conventional Western approach to fertility as well as more natural traditional approaches. Often when writers describe Chinese medicine, it can sound esoteric, confusing and downright batty. Chang is able to speak in terms of Eastern and Western medicine in a manner that allows the couple to feel empowered and able to work with their natural fertility rather than feel helpless and "infertile," as they are often labeled by conventional medicine.

Chang provides a very balanced view of fertility and integrates both Western and Eastern medicine to allow couples to boost fertility and become pregnant. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Getting Pregnant is a must read for any couple that is struggling to conceive.

Armchair Interviews says: Good advice for couples.