How To Reduce The Risk of Miscarriage and Enhance Fertility By Eliminating Toxins with Rachel Varga
Sep 25, 2023
In this episode, we're digging into how to minimize toxin exposure while TTC.
We are exposed to over 85,000 chemicals in our environment.
Environmental working group scientists have identified dozens of studies published in the past five years that report the presence of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in cord blood.
“The presence of these chemicals is also a threat to pregnant people, serving as first contacts with PFAS before they can pass from the uterus to the developing fetus by way of the umbilical cord.”
We’re exposed to chemicals in our food, personal care products, water, consumer goods and cleaning products.
Turns out these chemicals are linked to endocrine disruptors that impact both male and female fertility.
Women with a history of miscarriage may have up to 300% more of a chemical used in perfumes and cosmetics in their bloodstream than women who have never miscarried. (Human Reproduction Journal).
Two common chemicals in leather upholstery, carpets, soap, toothpaste, and even baby bottles have been linked to high infertility rates. (American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology).
So, how do you protect yourself and your future children?
I'm excited to welcome Rachel Varga to the podcast. Rachel Varga, BScN, RN, CANS, is a Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Health issues linked to toxins and why this is crucial for anyone TTC
- What to look for when you are replacing products with non-toxic options
- Options for personal care and skin care routines that are safe for fertility and pregnancy
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HIGHLIGHTS
3:37 WELCOME RACHEL VARGA
4:28 RACHEL’S JOURNEY TO BECOMING A DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED AESTHETIC NURSE SPECIALIST
- When you clean up your environment in preparation for getting pregnant, your skin benefits too.
- Options for gradually reducing your toxin exposure
- The importance of switching to non-toxic personal care products when trying to conceive
7:43 PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
- Heavy-hitter chemicals to avoid in your personal care products
- How Rachel helps her clients figure out the best products for them
- Chemical sunscreen is a toxin I find that gets snuck in.
12:07 THE GUT-SKIN CONNECTION
- The skin's health directly reflects gut health, and the gut is tied to the ovaries.
- Why it’s best to work with an experienced practitioner to identify high-quality personal care products
- You'll get the best skin of your life when your oxidative stress status is as low as possible.
- The skin is the late showcase of what's going on internally.
- Why it’s essential to start with gut health when addressing hormone issues
18:14 BIG BEAUTY & THE BUSINESS OF COSMETICS
- The connection between Big Pharma, Big Food and Big Beauty
- How facial gua sha can help with breakouts
21:58 FACIAL ROLLING
- Using a roller for skincare and Rachel’s recommendation for dermal rolling instead
- The problem with DIY-ing your skincare
28:23 CHOOSING THE BEST PRODUCTS FOR YOU
- How to identify high-quality brands and products
- Every brand has superstars, and every brand has duds.
30:00 SENSITIVE SKIN SKINCARE ROUTINE
- You can overcome sensitive skin in about two weeks.
- Rachel’s tips for overcoming sensitive skin
- Essential components of a proper skincare routine
- Most heavy metal our body takes in is actually from the air.
31:57 SKINCARE REGIMEN
- How to properly cleanse your skin
- You just don't know how good your skin can feel until you start to make improvements in your protocol.
- Why Rachel doesn’t recommend makeup removers or micellar water
- The negative effects of alcohol on the skin
- Adaptogenic drinks can help to keep your adrenals in check.
- Alcohol is like poison to the gut.
- Considerations for building a skincare routine
- Benefits of sun exposure for overall health
41:22 RACHEL’S FAVOURITE PRODUCTS
- Biohacking Products and Tools | TheSchoolOfRadiance.com/biohacking
- Find out what’s right for your specific skin with a One-on-One Call with Rachel - Get 15% off using code sarahclark
- Rachel's Free Skincare Checklist | SkincareChecklist.com
- Rachel's Always Radiant Skin Podcast
42:52 FINAL THOUGHTS
- Be cautious of health influencers and choose those who have radiance and goodness in their eyes.
- Being a conscious consumer and avoiding shiny object syndrome
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Connect with Rachel Varga
- Rachel Varga’s Website | TheSchoolOfRadiance.com
- Always Radiant Skin Podcast
- Rachel Varga on Instagram @RachelVargaOfficial
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Get Pregnant Naturally | Related Episodes
- Episode 407: The Ultimate Diet For Egg And Sperm Health
- Episode 389: Want to get pregnant this year?
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