The Naturopathic Approach to Fertility

Introduced to natural medicine at a young age by her mother, Julissa Hernandez became imbued with the passion to help others. Natural medicine would be the tool she would use to carry out what she feels is a deeply embedded life mission To Serve. Dr. Julissa is in demand by the media and is a principle, keynote, motivational, inspirational national and international speaker at health conferences and conventions; she is well-known as a speaker within the Hispanic community and has been in various health congresses as keynote speaker in the Dominican Republic; she has spread the message of natural health to the world visiting numerous countries such as China, Mexico, France, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Switzerland, and Italy; she is a television and radio personality of various well known programs including being the official Naturopathic Doctor of the nationally syndicated radio show, ‘The Michael Baisden Show’ for 9 years on the weekly segment ‘Your Body Is Your Temple; she is currently featured on Baisden Live on Facebook and Twitter on the same segment; she is a continuous special guest of national and international television, radio & media including: Telemundo Ch. 47, Activa FM 91.9, El Especialito-Newspaper, Blog Talk Radio, Wealthy Sistas Radio, Ch. 35 on ‘El Show De Minerva’, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. television show ‘En Consulta Abierta’, NSP’s morning show ‘Despierta Sunshine’, Survival Radio Network, and currently since 2013 features LIVE weekly as the official resident Naturopathic Doctor of two radio shows, ‘To Your Good Health Thursdays’ on Global Linkz Radio and, ‘The Doctors Are In The House’ on Source Radio Network. She is considered the modern day herbal authority on male and female reproductive system health, emotional wellbeing, anti-aging and beauty.

Chapter 1: Why Take the Naturopathic Approach to Fertility?

Conventional fertility methods are distressing, exhausting, and extremely expensive. Plus, there are many unfortunate side effects, from the likelihood of multiple births to an increased risk in birth defects and abnormalities. To aggravate matters, sex for conception can become regimented and mechanical. By embracing the naturopathic alternative to conception, couples will avoid the emotional, physical, and financial burdens associated with conventional tactics and technologies. They’ll make the precious child they so desire without increased risk of abnormalities. And they’ll do it without sacrificing intimacy.



Chapter 2: What Causes Fertility Challenges?

From anemia to hormonal imbalances to lifestyle habits, the list of obstacles to fertility is long and often surprising. This chapter offers a comprehensive, eye-opening overview of the main causes of fertility problems—in both women and men.



Chapter 3: The Holistic (and Right) Way to Calculate a Woman’s Ovulation Cycle

How does a woman gauge her own most fertile time of the month? Learn how to calculate ovulation from the first day of YOUR period—no matter how long your menstrual cycle is. And learn precisely when—and how often—to enjoy sex in order to achieve conception.



Chapter 4: Sperm Counts

In this chapter, you’ll learn important facts about men’s reproductive health—from understanding sperm count to sperm mobility, motility, and normal sperm formation.



Chapter 5: How Your Emotions Impact Fertility

Anger, fear, unresolved forgiveness, and unconscious feelings… Did you know that holding onto such emotional baggage could be hindering the body from responding positively to conceiving a child? Learn about the power of negative emotions and ways to deal with them.



Chapter 6: Hormonal Imbalances Can Interfere and Even Prevent Conception

Estrogen dominance. Low progesterone. Low testosterone and more. Learn how to overcome the hormonal imbalances that cause fertility problems.



Chapter 7: The Role of Diet

Healthy prenatal nutrition starts long before the moment of conception. Learn what to eat—and what not to (fact: some foods double the likelihood of delayed conception)—to bolster fertility.



Chapter 8: Medications that Hinder Fertility

Learn about how prescription medications for common ailments can play a part in hindering fertility. Then, discover how natural therapy programs can ease your ailments and take you on the path of fertility.

Chapter 9: Lifestyle Practices that Affect Fertility

Smoking, (including second-hand smoke), sleep deprivation, and exposure to high levels of environmental toxins can play a huge role in making baby. Also, discover which sexual positions can increase or decrease your chances of conceiving.



Chapter 10: Poor Circulation

If you have poor circulation, the reproductive system isn’t being nourished properly. Learn about the symptoms that indicate a weakened circulatory system that further block and weaken the fertility track.



Chapter 11: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Some STDs can cause scarring or trauma of the reproductive system, which also plays a factor into the health of the woman—or the man—in making a baby.