We have recently made some more changes to our diet. Back in January 2013 we made lots of modifications to what we eat, but we have just cut out more foods including oatmeal, legumes, organic corn chips, specific fruits (see list below), sweet potatoes, and...
I have shared about BPA, Triclosan, and Sodium Laureth Sulfate and the negative effects these chemicals have on our health, especially related to infertility. Today I'm sharing Fragrance, which most of us think of it as a scent, but unfortunately fragrance = chemicals. Anytime you see...
After sharing the environmental + fertility posts and the website, Goodguide.com, I received quite a few e-mails with readers asking for the details on how to make their own personal care products. Today I'm sharing Body Wash and/or Hand Soap. This is chemical-free and much cheaper than...
I have made a few posts (BPA, Triclosan and Sodium Laureth Sulfate) now on how the connection between the products we use and our health. Regardless if it's for fertility or our health in general, it's a topic I'm passionate about and believe needs more awareness. After my last post...
Today I'm continuing my series on how the environment and household products have an effect on fertility and our health. The first was about BPA and the second was about Triscolan. Today's post is about Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS), which is another household product that affects...
Based on the title most people are wondering 'What is Triclosan?' Good question! Triclosan is an antibacterial agent. If you carry around antibacterial lotion or have antibacterial soap at home, then this ingredient is probably listed on both. Triclosan is also found in toothpaste, toys...
We have added Green Vibrance to our daily drink routine with our Wheat Grass and Maca Powder. A friend told me about this and once I read all about it, I knew I wanted to buy it! It's a nutritional powerhouse that improves energy and endurance, strengthens immunity, improves...
Over the last 6 months to a year I've been doing a ton of research on how to improve our fertility chances naturally. It all started with researching vitamins and food, which is when we made several changes. But it didn't stop there. I couldn't...
Our most recent addition to our health products is another Super Food, Maca Powder. Maca is a root-like cruciferous vegetable from the Andes of Peru. It contains 31 different minerals and 60 different nutrients. It helps improve hormones by nourishing the endocrine system, helping both the pituitary,...
Health UpdatesIt's been awhile since I've made an update about acupuncture or our lifestyle changes. I can't believe it's already been 4 months. Some exciting updates:For the past two cycles my menstrual cramps have been around a 2 or 3 on a scale of 10. That's a...
