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Self-Nurturance
The month of August is a wake-up call that the
summer is winding down and the fall is soon
approaching. Now is a good time to think about how
you would like to spend the remaining days of what,
for many, is the most relaxing time of year. Consider
using this slower paced time to begin to take better
care of yourself. August can be the month that you
initiate your journey to self-nurturance.
Infertility is often a crisis for those people going
through it. It can be draining emotionally, physically,
and spiritually. In order to continue to pursue future
medical interventions with the greatest chance of
success, it is in your best interest to be as refreshed
as possible.
Self-nurturance is a way to fill-up your energy
tanks. It is also a way to help reduce some of the
emotional distress (such as sadness and anxiety)
that accompanies infertility. Acts of self-nurturance
do not have to take a lot of time, nor do they have
to
cost a great deal of money. Just let your imagination
run wild as you begin to explore the various things
that make you feel good again.
Here are a few things that people find nurturing:
taking a walk outside, taking a yoga class, doing
something with your hands (e.g., making pottery,
crafts, etc.), getting a manicure and/or pedicure,
escaping to the movies. Create your own list and
then commit to doing at least one self-nurturing
thing each day. It will make a difference but you
have to do it on a regular basis to reap the rewards.
Let me know about your experience! Best of luck.
Gayle D. Crespy, Psy.D. Program Director
Mind Body Forum, News & Information ....
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Greetings!
This newsletter is designed to provide you with the
latest fertility news and research so that you can
make the most informed decisions. We carefully
select items that are of special interest for those
dealing with infertility issues and who want to know
more about Mind Body techniques. It is sincerely
hoped that this letter will be of great use to you.
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| Nutritional Tip |
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Drinking Alcohol - Alcohol consumption can negatively affect your
chances of becoming pregnant. Research indicates that drinking
alcoholic beverages can decrease your chances for successful
conception and implantation. Maria Biasucci-Vianna, MS,
Nutritionist
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| Stress Relief Humor |
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You know you're stressed-out when -- someone
says have a nice day and you say you have
other plans.
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