Toxic Tangents

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 couples struggles with infertility. Just because you’re struggling with conception doesn’t mean that your dreams of having a family can’t come true.⁠ ⁠ There has been an increase in interest in in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. ⁠ IVF is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside of the body in a laboratory, and then the fertilized egg, or embryo, is transferred to a woman's uterus with the goal of establishing a successful pregnancy.⁠ ⁠ There can be a lot of confusion when you’re starting this journey.⁠ That’s why we loved chatting on IG Live with Jessica Manns of @ExplainingIVF. Jessica is an Embryologist, IVF + Infertility Educator.⁠ ⁠ During this Live, Jessica gave us an introduction to IVF, including what to expect and how it works. Plus, we discussed some of the mental health implications of IVF, what to ask your physician, and more. ⁠ Learn more about Jessica Manns and ExplainingIVF: https://linktr.ee/explainingivf Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Dr. Masghati is a fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeon and a functional medicine physician whose main areas of interest are pelvic pain, sexual health, endometriosis, fibroids, vulvodynia, and hormonal health. During this Live, we discussed myths about hysterectomies for period pain, how to deal with pain post-hysterectomy and other ways to deal with period pain that doesn’t involve a hysterectomy. Learn more about Dr. Masghati's services: https://linktr.ee/salomemasghatimd Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Small changes that we make every day towards reducing our toxic chemical burdens will go a long way in supporting preventative health. However, knowing where to start with these changes can be confusing.⁠ ⁠ That’s why we are so grateful for reputable resources that could help make these transitions easier, like the Lifelong Podcast. Lifelong is a show centered around low-toxic living and longevity hosted by Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach and Wellness Marketing Consultant Heidi O’Brien.⁠ ⁠ I’ve been a guest on Lifelong and am a huge fan of the work Heidi is doing, which is why we invited her to join our IG Live. During this Live, we discussed why you might be having trouble losing weight, ways to avoid toxic chemicals in your personal care routine, why tap water can be a cause for concern with your health, and so much more. ⁠ Learn more about Heidi and Lifelong Podcast: https://linktr.ee/holisticwithheidi Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Today, we are joined by Dr. Anne Marie Fine. Dr. Fine is an Environmental Medicine and Detox Expert who is working with EMEI Global to provide a presentation and resource materials about how to prepare for a chemical disaster. Much of our content surrounds lowering your toxic chemical burdens through things that you can control, such as the foods you eat or the personal care products that you use. Unfortunately, sometimes toxic chemical exposures are beyond our control.According to data compiled by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters, a chemical fire, explosion, or toxic release occurs every two days in the U.S. Once a disaster happens, its effects can linger for a long time.During this episode, we talked about the health implications of environmental disasters, things we can do to protect ourselves, and the EMEI presentation: Can You Survive A Chemical Disaster? Learn more about EMEI's services: https://emeiglobal.com/can-you-survive-a-chemical-disaster Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Millions of people use personal care and beauty products to help hide blemishes or reduce the signs of aging. ⁠Unfortunately, many of these products contain toxic chemicals. ⁠Some of these chemicals can cause long-term health effects, which would essentially counteract their purposes, which is to keep you looking young. ⁠ ⁠Thankfully, there are some things you can do naturally to help prevent aging and maintain that vibrant glow.⁠ During this episode, we discussed tips for healthy skincare as we age, including proper pimple care, the do’s and don’ts for exfoliation, face yoga, and so much more!⁠ Learn more about Dawn Conder's services: https://msha.ke/thefacenaturalist Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Today, we are joined by Brianne Calabria to talk about liver health and function. Brianne is a Board-Certified Integrative Health Practitioner for Ohana Wellness Company, providing a root cause approach to natural healthcare. The liver is a vital organ for detoxification. It transforms environmental toxicants, including BPA and phthalates, into less harmful substances that can be easily excreted through the kidneys and bowels. According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 100 million people in the U.S. have some form of liver disease. Without a healthy liver, your body can’t adequately detox from the many harmful chemicals in personal care products and foods. As a result, we may start to experience issues related to those toxicants, including cancer and infertility. Learn more about Ohana Wellness's services: https://linktr.ee/ohana_wellness Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

So much goes into trying to conceive. Some things are beyond our control. For many of us, what we eat is. ⁠ ⁠ Did you know vitamin C played a significant role in our fertility, endometrial lining, hormones, and more?⁠ ⁠ We're going to discuss the many benefits of vitamin C, how to avoid too much vitamin C (no one wants kidney stones), and the best vitamin C foods for  fertility.⁠ ⁠ Join us for a chat with Dr. Karen Zaremba (@allnaturaldoc)! Dr. Zaremba has extensive training in nutrition and biomedical sciences and specialties in PMS, Infertility/Miscarriages,  PCOS, Endometriosis, and Menopause.⁠

Join us for a chat about living consciously with @NikaLawrie. Nika Lawrie is the founder and CEO of @MoringaHealthWellness, a multimedia and lifestyle company that marries functional health and nutrition with natural and sustainable living.⁠ ⁠ She is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and also grew up living off the grid.⁠ ⁠ Can't wait to hear Nika's story, including what she learned about conscious living. We're going to talk about things you should think about before making purchases, including food and personal products. ⁠

Trying to conceive can be mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. That's why we are so excited to be joined by Michelle Oravitz, AP, (@thewholesomelotusfertility) on today's Instagram Live!⁠ ⁠ Michelle has a Master’s in Oriental Medicine. We're going to talk about  cultivating womb wellness. We're going to discuss lowering stress  naturally through holistic methods, including #acupuncture and #hypnosis. ⁠

Does figuring out how to overcome infertility feel like a complex puzzle? Well we've invited a guest onto our podcast who can help you unlock it. Please join us today when we chat with Kela Smith Robinson (@kela_healthcoach).⁠ ⁠ Kela is the creator of the proprietary method the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E. Coach Kela holds four different qualifications: Board Certified, Integrative Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, as well as a functional nutritionist. ⁠ ⁠ She is going to discuss her natural methods of helping families achieve their fertility dreams.⁠