Toni Weschler
MPH, Author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility and Cycle Savvy
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Toni Weschler
“I am so thankful to Lisa for writing The Fifth Vital Sign -- a book that contributes immeasurably to the field of fertility awareness. Using impeccable research standards, she has made her book easily accessible while being scientifically sound -- a goldmine of practical advice for women wanting answers to the myriad of questions that usually arise around fertility and the menstrual cycle.” (from Amazon)
MENSTRUATION ISN'T JUST ABOUT HAVING BABIES Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, just like your pulse, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure. And it provides you with essential information about your health.The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility brings together over 1,000 meticulously researched scientific references in a textbook-quality guide to understanding your menstrual cycle. In this book you’ll learn:What a normal cycle looks like;The best way to chart your cycle and increase your fertility awareness;How best to manage critical aspects of your health, including better sleep, exercise and a healthier diet;Natural methods for managing period pain and PMS;How to successfully avoid pregnancy without the pill; andHow to plan ahead if you do want to get pregnant.The Fifth Vital Sign aims to better connect women with their menstrual cycles, to break the myth that ovulation is only important when you're ready to have a baby. READ THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR HEALTH AND FERTILITY Whether children are a part of your future plans or not, your health matters. Start learning more now, and take control of your health. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. She teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and overall health monitoring. In her work, Lisa draws heavily from the current scientific literature and presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization.
Recommended by Toni Weschler
“As someone who has devoted my life to empowering women with practical knowledge about their bodies, I so appreciate the way Lily and Lisa have already contributed immeasurably to the field of women's health and fertility. So I'm not surprised that they've done it again. Even though this book is impeccably researched and packed with scientific principles, it is an eminently approachable guide for women wanting to consciously prepare their bodies for the best possible chance for a healthy pregnancy and head start for their baby.” (from Amazon)
Improve Your Nutrition for Optimal Fertility If you’re ready to embark on the incredible journey of motherhood, there's no time like the present to prepare your body for the most vital role it will ever play—the creation of new life. In Real Food for Fertility, we explore the power of nutrition to optimize your fertility and ensure a healthy start for your future child. Pregnancy demands an incredible amount from your body. Imagine your body as a bank account and pregnancy as a time of massive withdrawals from your nutrient reserves. To thrive during pregnancy and beyond, you must invest in your nutrient stores today. In Real Food for Fertility, we show how preconception nutrition and lifestyle choices not only support your health and vitality but also lay the essential groundwork for your baby’s development. From promoting optimal egg and sperm quality to regulating your menstrual cycle and reducing the risk of pregnancy complications, the benefits of this investment are priceless. Improving nutrient intake before you get pregnant has an even greater impact on pregnancy outcomes than just changing what you eat during pregnancy. But this book isn’t just about nutrition. We delve into topics like the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, birth control, stress management, toxins, artificial reproductive technology, and the most common reproductive health challenges affecting your fertility. Let Real Food for Fertility be your roadmap and trusted companion as you take the first step toward building your family. In a world where more couples are facing fertility challenges, your nutrition and lifestyle choices can make all the difference.