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" " "The Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception" offers premiere medical knowledge and advice for couples trying to have a baby. The book presents available options in detail. More than that, it gives solid information about which approaches may be most suitable for which couples. The language is accessible; the tone, one of companionship. Full-color throughout, with numerous diagrams, photos, and case studies. ""What options does a couple have when they've been trying to conceive a child, but so far haven't had a baby? "The Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception" offers premiere medical knowledge, as well as advice about what to try when. Mayo Clinic has brought a team of physicians to the subject, whose specialties range from the physical to the emotional aspects of the subject. They address readers with humanity, care, and empathy. Tone and Emphasis The book presents in detail the options that are available. But more than that, it helps a couple sort out what methods they should consider based on what is right for "them," rather than highlighting only those approaches with the greatest success rates or the most reasonable costs. Subjects Covered The "Guide" includes these chapters: - Preparing your body for pregnancy - Adjusting your lifestyle - Eating to conceive - Producing healthy sperm - Tips for increased success - The effect of age on pregnancy - Who to see when you need some help - Reproductive assistance - Managing stress and anxiety -Third-party reproduction Timelines and Special Features As many women and men wait longer to start families, fertility and conception are of high and increasing interest. The Mayo Clinic fertility experts recognize the desperation so many couples experience and offer resources for dealing with that. In addition to including reliable and the most current medical information, the book includes stories of those who've struggled with infertility. It addresses Frequently Asked Questions. Beside medical options, it offers alternative approaches, openly giving the pros and cons of each. What Sets This Book Apart? It offers world-class medical information in accessible language with a tone of companionship. It offers gentle advice by discussing which approaches may be most suitable for which couples. And it suggests the order in which couples might want to try various methods if they're not immediately successful. Full-color throughout, with numerous diagrams and photos.

Have you ever driven several miles without noticing anything on the road, or read a page in a book without registering any of it? Do the day's worries and disappointments crowd your mind as you're trying to fall asleep at night? Do you feel stressed much of the time and aren't sure how to find peace? In this book, Amit Sood, M. D., M. Sc., a Mayo Clinic specialist in stress and resiliency, reveals how the mind's instinctive restlessness and shortsightedness generate stress and anxiety and presents strategies for living a more peaceful life. The book is based on the highly popular stress management program offered at Mayo Clinic that Dr. Sood developed after two decades of work with tens of thousands of people. Drawing on ground-breaking brain research, Dr. Sood helps you understand the brain's two modes and how an imbalance between them produces unwanted stress. From this basis, you learn skills that will help you: Develop deep and sustained attention Practice gratitude, compassion and acceptance Live a meaningful life Cultivate nurturing relationships Achieve your highest potentialAll of these concepts are weaved into a practical and fun journey that has been tested in numerous scientific studies, with consistently positive results. Take the first step to discover greater peace and joy for you and your loved ones." Dr. Sood has put together a simple, secular and structured program that is anchored in science, is free of rituals and dogmas, and is accessible to everyone. This book can change your life."- Dr. Andrew Weil"An important innovative approach to well-being, one we all should know about."- Dr. Daniel Goleman

Here are 50 fantastic recipes just for kids from Mayo Clinic, the leading authority on health and nutrition. These recipes, which include main dishes, as well as snacks, are so delicious, kids won't realize they're also healthy Let's introduce our kids to the pleasure of cooking healthy food We've teamed up again with Mayo Clinic, a leading authority in health and nutrition, to give kids 50 great recipes they'll love to make and to eat Kids absolutely enjoy kitchen projects, and they are much more likely to eat what they help to cook. When their cooking projects come from The Mayo Clinic Kids' Cookbook, they will develop a taste for vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains, which will stay with them for a lifetime. We've organized the cookbook so kids know which steps need adult help. We give gentle reminders about heat and sharp utensils to keep kids safe. We offer tips throughout about how to wash, snip, and process raw ingredients. Each recipe is illustrated with a colorful photo. Each recipe has clear, step-by-step directions. Each recipe includes a handy list of equipment needed for cooks who are still learning their way around the kitchen. The book includes a range of recipes -- some so simple and quick that no adult help is needed, and others for junior cooks who are moving beyond the basics. How proud your kids will be to prepare Taco in a Bowl or Italian Oven Fries. Give the gift of healthy cooking and eating to your kids.