Stick It to Me, Baby!: Inserting Spirit Into the Science of Infertility - Softcover

Thornberry, Danica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1504351088 ISBN 13: 9781504351089

Publisher: BalboaPress, 2016

Synopsis

For women who struggle with infertility, the process of conceiving and carrying a baby is fraught with physical, emotional and spiritual anguish. Renowned acupuncturist and fertility expert Danica Thornberry has guided thousands of women along a journey back to themselves to reclaim their fertility - and their lives. In Stick It to Me, Baby! Danica weaves together the wisdom of Chinese medicine and the insights from her own pilgrimage to baby into a tapestry of inspirational stories collected within the walls of her practice. She reveals how changing our attitude about infertility can lead to profound healing - turning the quest for baby into a powerful and transformative journey toward wholeness and love.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"The uterus is your second heart."

What if infertility provided an opportunity for spiritual awakening?

Esteemed acupuncturist, spiritual healer, and fertility specialist Danica Thornberry examines the powerful role of spirit in the infertility struggle. In Stick It to Me, Baby! she shares some of her favorite inspirational stories to reveal how she uses fundamental spiritual concepts and Chinese medicine to help women open their hearts and transform their wombs.

Danica artfully weaves her own story into the chapters to deliver an authentic and intuitive perspective, along with the message that we are much more than our infertile diagnoses. When life sticks it to you with infertility, we can prevail with self-love and higher understanding.

"A beautiful work. Danica has poured forth the most important aspect of Chinese medicine - the healing capacity of one's own heart." Randine Lewis, L.Ac., Ph.D. Author of The Infertility Cure and The Way of the Fertile Soul

"If you want to be deeply engaged in your fertility journey, this is a wonderful resource and a brilliant guide to help you along the path." Daoshing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M, Ph.D., Author of The Tao of Fertility

From the Inside Flap

"To a masterful understanding and practice of Chinese medicine in treating infertility, Danica reminds us of the wisdom behind the mind-body-spirit connection in creating a fertile, welcoming environment for a healthy baby. This book is sure to givewomen new hope, and offers a new approach to fertility treatment." -Michael Bernard Beckwith, Author of Life Visioning

"Danica has written a compelling, honest and empowering tome on the infertility journey and the opportunity it presents for self-growth and self-healing. Bravo!" -Brenda Strong, National Spokesperson forthe American Fertility Association, Founder of Strong Yoga 4 Women andAward-Winning Actress

"Danica has crackedthe code to women's fertility! Stick It to Me, Baby! Illustrates how personal and emotional "readiness" for pregnancy can help create an optimal environment for embryo implantation and growth. Using acupuncture, spiritual counseling and dietary changes, Danica isable to redirect a woman's focus and energy to empower them towards conception."-Guy Ringler, MD California FertilityPartners, Los Angeles CA

"Danica reframes howwe view our fertility - beginning with the concept that our uterus is our second heart. She provided an armamentarium for women to become proactive participants in they fertility care." -Kelly J. Baek, MD FACOG Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist,Los Angeles, CA

Edition details

• Publisher: BalboaPress
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1504351088
• ISBN 13: 9781504351089
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232