Anyone read "The Inferility Cure"

[daisy24342]

The Infertility Cure: The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies

I know the bible is TCOYF but I was reading some reviews of this book and wondered if anyone has read/tried it. It's a combination of acupuncture/herbs/ and dietary changes. I've been thinking about acupuncture lately, but no clue where to start so this seemed like a good read.

Any thoughts?

[changedname]

I've been following the diet for the last couple of months and I also started acupuncture in November. The acupuncture has definitely helped with some issues I have had but I am not pg yet.

I really like this book.

ETA - I bought all the herbs that she recommended to me but when I showed them to the acu guy he said the doses were too low to do anything and told me to stop.

Also, the book has a quiz it in to determine your "issue" (chinese medicine". Mine was exactly the same one as the acupuncturist determined so I think it is a pretty good think to start out with. My accupuncturist asked almost the exact same questions as the book does.

[daisy24342]

Ok cool, I think I'll order it from Amazon them. I was interested in the quiz. Good to know about the herbs. Is the diet pretty restrictive?

[sunflower22]

I really want to try acupuncture. Did you get a referral from your Dr or just find them on your own?

[changedname]

For the diet it depends on what the quiz says your type is. Mine says no dairy, no cold foods and lots of pumpkin seeds and nuts.

I found my acupuncturist on my own, recommendation from a friend. Make sure you get one who specializes in fertility. My insurance doesn't cover anything though so it is expensive ($85/session).

[daisy24342]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies!

[genet313]

I read it. I pretty much diagnosed myself using the book and then started acupuncture and she's treating me

The diet is restrictive, I don't follow it 100%. But I have tried to totally cut out caffeine, alcohol and limited dairy, meat, sugar, etc. There are certain foods you should and should not eat based on your profile.

Acupuncture I believe is useful - though I am not yet pregnant, I was having 2-3 day delayed ovulation due to stress and the first month in acupuncture I started ovulating earlier than ever.