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Ruth Sharkey’s Guide to Natural Conception

“Being a mum is a precious blessing from God… and although we haven’t met Ruth in person, after 6 years of trying through IVF - and then so quickly having success from following Ruth’s formula - we want to say to other couples trying to conceive, what have you got to lose…follow Ruth’s instructions and there is a good chance you too will realise your dream.” - L&G, Queensland

This and thousands of letters written by other happy parents, is testimony to the wealth of knowledge Ruth Sharkey has in treating infertility with natural therapies. In her latest book Ruth Sharkey’s Guide to Natural Conception, she has - in her usual no-nonsense manner - passed on this knowledge to help the reader understand more about hormonal imbalances, and how they can be overcome using natural means.

This book contains invaluable information willingly shared, to help the therapist and patient understand the methods Ruth used to help couples overcome fertility problems and so earn for herself the title of Australia’s Babymaker. The following list shows some of the subjects that Ruth has explained with suggested remedies to help.

Overcoming the emotional aspect
Unexplained infertility
The female Hormonal cycle & the most fertile times
Irregular cycle/ Amenorrhoea
Endometriosis/dysmenorrhoea
Ectopic pregnancy
Blighted ovum
Pelvic congestion
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Miscarriage
Antibodies
Older mothers
Choosing baby’s sex
22 common Infections/disease states
High/low hormone production
Individual Hormone actions
Individual Glandular functions
Chemical/synthetic hormones
Personal hygiene products
Occupational hazards
Contact with toxic chemicals & gases
Effects of heavy metals
Recreational drugs
Coffee/cola drinks
Smoking
Over 300 commonly used medical drugs that affect hormone production
Over/under weight management
Excessive exercise
Balanced Diet
Essential nutrients
Foods that affect PH of the body
Genetically modified foods/ irradiation
Natural remedies & IVF procedures
Amniocentesis
Pre/ante-natal classes
First stages of pregnancy
Birth place choices
The birthing process/recovery

$34.50 Online book orders

Safe Nourishment

In our modern society it can be hard to find the foods that give our bodies the necessary nutrients for good health. Processed foods are the norm with busy lifestyles, but what effects do they actually have on our mental and physical wellbeing?

Written for everyone from those trying to eat well in the modern world, to others where food intolerance have become a way of life, Safe Nourishment helps you to find the foods that aggravate existing or genetic conditions, and aid in the elimination process to regain health.

Conveniently sized to fit into a handbag, this booklet contains a wealth of information to help alleviate the distress for those suffering Food intolerances or Allergies to Gluten, Lactose, Yeast and Salicylates, and provides the busy mother with ideas for a healthy well balanced school lunch.

To reduce any risk that could arise Safe Nourishment lists the code number and name of food Additives under;

Colourings
Preservatives
Antioxidants
Emulsifiers
Mineral Salts
Anti-Caking Agents
Flavour Enhancers and other miscellaneous Additives

Also included is a ready reference to Natural Mineral & Vitamin Sources, along with symptoms associated with a deficiency of each substance.

To help those watching their weight there is an extensive list of everyday foods along with the number of Calories/ Kilojoules they contain.

Ruth has also given recipes for quick breads for special diets and over 100 ideas for healthy, tasty fruit and vegetable juice mixes, and almost as many ways to use sprouts.

To reduce bloating after eating there is a section on how to maintain a balanced diet by combing the right foods, and understanding acid and alkaline food sources.

$23.50 Online book orders

Rebels with a Cause

Rebels with a Cause - Living with A.D.D. dispels the myths attached to Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.) and Attentions Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.) to help parents, families, teachers and the public understand how and why this damaging disorder is affecting our children.

Ruth has explained how it can sometimes feel for the sufferer that they are ‘going fast on the inside’ and what this actually means in regard to their whole body’s reaction to the disorder. Rebels with a Cause explains some of the causes of A.D.D., along with suggestions to help ranging from diet modifications, including the importance of minerals and a balance of acid and alkaline foods in the diet, food additives, allergies and intolerances, and also the chemicals found in our environment that can be just as great a problem. Ruth also explains how even ‘good food’ can trigger negative responses.

Somewhat similar to Safe Nourishment, this booklet is also designed to be carried in the handbag as a quick reference guide to food additives that have been found to exacerbate or trigger the neurotransmitters that cause ADD. All the additives concerned are listed by number and name.

Factors covered in the booklet are;

Food Emulsifiers
Artificial Sugars
Chemicals
Organophosphate pesticides and other Agricultural chemicals

As with all Ruth’s books there is ample advice on natural remedies to help over come the problem of hyperactivity in children.

$19.50 Online book orders

Fertile Fathers

Written as a companion book to Natural Conception and her later book Ruth Sharkey’s Guide to Natural Conception, Fertile fathers is the first book of its kind, dealing solely with the issues and problems associated with male infertility.

Male problems account for 50% of all cases of infertility, to help men understand how this could happen Ruth has in her usual down to Earth manner brought to light possible causes these include;

Contact with heavy metals
Paint fumes and other toxic gases
Xeno-oestrogens
Pesticides, Organo chlorines/phosphates
Medical drugs for existing conditions
Glandular malfunctions-thyroid or diabetes
Sexually transmitted disease
Anatomical abnormalities
Damage to testes and varicocele
Vasectomy reversal
Diet imperfections
Emotional anxieties/fears
Recreational and Anabolic Drugs
High/Low Blood pressure
PH imbalance
Disease states
Stress
Antibodies
Impotency or Erectile failure

Chemicals and other occupational hazards in the workplace account for most causes of male infertility, as the seminal plasma caries the toxic material disrupting sperm production and quality.

All the above male conditions and many more are listed along with the appropriate natural remedy.

To help couples read and understand seminal test results, Ruth has given an in depth explanation to terms like; Aspermia, Oligospermia, Oligoteratozoospermia, Asthenospermia, Teratospermia, Necrospermia and Leucospermia.

$27.50 Online book orders

Natural Conception

Rated in Queensland’s Top Ten Best Seller list for six months after it’s release in 1996, the second edition of Natural Conception was released in January 2001, updating the latest information from all over the world.

In Natural Conception Ruth has put forward her findings on why 1 in 6 couples are having difficulty starting a family. In her usual easy-to-read manner she has listed the causes and the remedies she successfully used to help couples conceive. Problems listed include;

Dietary imbalance
Stress and Emotional issues
Alcohol and Smoking
Chemicals in the environment
Medical and Recreational drugs
Personal hygiene products
Chromosomal and Genetic malformations
Glandular malfunctions
The contraceptive Pill
Synthetic Hormones
Blocked tubes
Ovarian Cysts
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Septum uterus
Poly Cystic Ovaries
Recurrent miscarriage
Pre-menstrual tension
Post Natal Depression and other conditions of hormonal imbalance

All the above have been listed along with the remedy found to be most beneficial in aiding the problem.

1st edition $25.00, 2nd edition $27.50 Online book orders

Healing the Bodies

Ruth’s first book, The Mysterious Powers in Man and Plants, was published in 1992 after 7 years research into the endocrine system and the herbs used to help these glands, and a life-time’s study of the many aspects of health and well-being on the whole body. In 1997, this was revised and updated to become Healing the Bodies where Ruth wrote:

“In preparing this new volume, I have drawn heavily on my work in that first book, but the information has been significantly updated, expanded, reworked and improved. The result, I hope, is an easy-to-read, informative text which will go some way towards fulfilling one of my goals - a healthier planet with healthier and happier inhabitants who are less reliant on synthetic chemicals and drugs and more in tune with the environment and the different aspects of their being - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.”

Healing the Bodies is another excellent self-help book that was listed on Queensland’s Top sellers list for 6 months following the initial release. The book provides a wealth of information on the workings of the endocrine glands, with an explanation of how problems can occur and the relative natural remedy to help, chapters include

The Pituitary
The Pineal
Thyroid
Thymus
Spleen
Kidneys
Adrenals
Male & Female Reproductive System

Ruth produced most of the original drawing and illustrations of over 90 herbs, along with the active ingredient of each plant, the specific action, indication and recommended application or dosage.

All the Ancient Sacred forms of Healing are compared to Modern Orthodox methods of treatment to show how these can be combined to help the patient.

The 100 complaints alphabetically listed with the relevant remedy, has been reproduced as a quick reference guide entitled Herbs that will Help.

$34.50 Online book orders

Herbs That Will Help

First printed in 1988 as a Chapter in my first book The Mysterious Powers in Man and Plants, then Healing the Bodies, this little booklet has sold well over 10.000 copies. As well listing over 100 complaints will the relevant remedy, the booklet gives useful information on how to prepare herbal medicine and make basic ointments.

$7.50 Online book orders

Basic Aroma, Colour & Crystal Healing

Another small volume with a wealth of information to help the uninformed understand the difference between Essential, Fragrant, Volatile and Massage Oils, Natural essences and Incense.

Suggestions for the appropriate application of each aromatic substance, is included with the simple instructions for using Colour and Crystals to Heal. The preparation and choice of flowers and spices for Pot Pourri is also included along with the Aura Mist range of sprays. These are a blend of Coloured Essential oils, Bush Flowers, Herbals and other substances especially formulated to clear negative influences from the Aura to aid in the healing process.

$7.50 Online book orders

Brisbane Seminar Manual

In November 2009 Ruth gave a seminar in Brisbane.

This manual includes the notes and images used in the seminar and expands on topics which covered:- the history of modern herbalism with an exert of the Charter of King Henry VIII, Ruths's philosophy and treatment rationale, our clinic history, and the Herbal/Homoeopathic formulations for assisting:- acidity, antibodies, blocked tubes, ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis, IVF and herbs, lupus, male problems, morning sickness, older mothers, polycystic ovary syndrome, recurrent miscarriage, and many other hormonal complaints.

The talk also featured simple de-tox diet and quit smoking plans, how to make succis, oxymals, simple ointments and glycetracts, and how to potentise a herbal preparation after a formula is blended to create a homeopathic/herbal/glycerine medicine, thereby reducing the alcohol content.

$50.00 Online book orders