How to Detox to Support Fertility
If you want to do a nutrition detox in a gentle way to optimise your fertility, then this blog is for you!
Why Might I Need to Detox for Fertility?
One of the main issues today is our detoxification systems are getting over-congested with increasing amounts of environmental toxins found in our tap water, pesticides (used on our food), plastics, body lotions, makeup and skincare products, pollution, and medications. It can also get overloaded with eating too much refined sugar, caffeine, refined carbohydrate, trans fats and alcohol can also lead to over-congestion of the liver. Fortunately, our bodies are well equipped to eliminate toxins they are exposed to, however, they have to work hard to dispose of them and when the liver gets too congested, it struggles to get rid of the excess oestrogen, which means excess oestrogen keeps recirculating around the body causing further harm.
Can I Detox in a Gentle Way?
The word detox can have many negative connotations as it can be perceived as a fad or ‘diety’ and can be bloody hard depending on how extreme you go!
However, as a naturopath and having a solid background in Chinese medicine, I have learnt how powerful the process of detoxing can be for health and fertility. Does this mean you need to do a fasting juice cleanse for 21 days? Absolutely not!
Personally, with a history of an eating disorder, anything too extreme or restrictive is just not an option to me and I am realising it can be too extreme for most women. However, I have experienced that you can detox in a much gentler, intuitive and supportive way for your body. And you can have the extra benefits of more energy, clarity and better health (and therefore fertility). But it still is going to mean you get out of your comfort zone because like anything, some discomfort needs to be experienced in order to up-level and change.
I am not saying that everyone needs to do a detox if they are trying to conceive. However, if you find you are struggling to get pregnant and know that you could support your health in a better way, then it is definitely something to consider.
How Can I Detox?
The foods and liquids we choose to put in our body play an essential role in detoxification because they can either support and strengthen our natural detoxification process or contribute to the burden. To help strengthen it, you need to start by reducing refined sugars, fried foods, trans fats, processed foods, coffee and alcohol in your diet. And then focus on adding in more vegetables, low sugar fruits (e.g. berries, apples, pears etc.), soups, smoothies, raw cold-press juices, which are high in antioxidants and support the liver in detoxification. You also need to ensure you are drinking enough water (~8 glasses per day) and moving the body regularly in a way that feels good.
Next you need to look at reducing the toxins in your skincare products. Parabens is a toxin found in most skincare, cosmetic, and beauty products. Most common ones include sun cream, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, face cleaner, toothpaste and moisturisers. The Environmental Working Group have created a database (Skin Deep Cosmetics Database) where you can check the ingredients of many of your own products. They also have an up-to-date list of the top 12 contaminated foods (the 'Dirty Dozen'), a great indication of which foods to prioritise buying organic.
Furthermore, ensure you are getting good quality sleep and using tools to destress such as meditation, journaling, and yoga. Some side effects of detox include headaches, irritability, tiredness, aching muscles, change of bowel movements and feeling cold. So it is extra important to look after yourself well. After a few days you may start to experience a lot more energy and vitality but to get you through the first few days, ensure you have a good support system around you cheering you on!
Are you ready to learn more about how to improve your fertility and overall health?
Then my 6-week Fertility Focus course might be for you!
I have created this course as I have a strong desire to empower women to really understand their monthly cycle, support their gut health and know what foods to focus on when it comes to improving egg quality. This can help you if you are undergoing fertility treatment, trying to conceive or not trying yet but wanting to optimise your fertility for the future.
I get incredibly frustrated at how little we are taught about our reproductive health when growing up at school :(
….and since specialising in the fertility arena, I am incredibly passionate to spread the knowledge I have gained to other women in a digestible, convenient and affordable way.
This 6-week course is designed for very busy women who are ready to prioritise their health.
The sessions will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm, 17 Jan - 21 Feb 2024.
However, if you cannot make a live session, then NO WORRIES! All of the sessions will be recorded and sent to your inbox the following day. You can catch up in your own time in the comfort of your own home!
And I’m offering an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - if you sign up by 21st December 2023, the cost will be £333 instead of £495.
This is for you if you are:
✅ Trying to get pregnant but nothing is working
✅ Not yet ready to start trying to conceive but want to know how to optimise your fertility
✅ Not wanting to focus on fertility but instead, want to reduce PMS or PCOS symptoms
✅ Wanting to regulate your cycles and learn about cycle mapping
✅ Starting to lose hope but not wanting to quit just yet
✅ Willing to try new approaches
✅ Curious about nutrition and health and how this can support your fertility
✅ Wanting to meet like-minded women on this journey
✅ Not yet ready to invest in 1:1 support but want to start somewhere
✅ Ready to start 2024 as an empowered woman taking charge of her health!
FERTILITY FOCUS 6-WEEK PROGRAMME- what it includes:
Welcome Pack with Goal Setting
Male Fertility e-book (obviously it takes two to tango and the man’s sperm health is as equally as important as the woman’s egg quality and so this e-book is to empower your partner to make positive changes too).
6 in-depth 60 minute weekly live sessions with opportunity for Q&A on some sessions at the end.
The 6 sessions will be on the following topics:
Nutrition for Fertility (gut health, balance hormones, BMI, supplements)
How to Rewind Your Biological clock
Cycle Mapping - the Importance of it and How to Start
Exercise for Fertility (+ a practical yoga session to embody it!)
Sleep Hygiene & Testing for Fertility
Lifestyle Hacks for Fertility (active healing session using spiritual tools you can implement on a daily basis e.g. breath work, journalling, tapping, Reiki)
Don’t miss out on the early bird offer and the bonus healing session with me!
If you’re interested and want to book in today, fill out the contact form here and we will get the ball rolling.
If you want to find out more about the course, jump on a 15 minute discovery call by clicking here, so I can answer any questions you may have :)
See you soon! Jess x
