Natural Fertility Manifesto

In living a healthy lifestyle, it’s important for me to spell out the areas of most importance.

My Natural Fertility Manifesto

• Processed foods have no place in a diet meant to nourish the body and balance the hormones. These foods are prepared in ways that denature the nutrients so that they become unavailable to our bodies. They also add chemicals to foods to add color, flavor, and preserve them for storage. These chemicals alter the way our bodies see foods, causing us to overeat as well as affecting many different aspects of our natural function. All foods should be “real” and whole foods.

1. Meats, dairy products, eggs, and animal fats should be preferably from grass-fed animals to ensure nutrient density. Organic is the next go-to preference, and regular store bought last. When you consume grass-fed meats you’ll find they are higher in fat soluble vitamins that are essential for hormone development.

2. Grains should be traditionally soaked whenever possible. By doing do, you’ll make sure that the nutrients are more readily absorbable by the body and easier to digest making less work for your digestive system.

3. Fats should be from wholesome sources, the least processed the better. Many of our current vegetable oils are over processed and rancid by the time we use them. Stick to fats that scientists haven’t messed with.

4. Produce should be organic whenever possible – and eat plenty of them. Eating in season and locally is best not only for your budget, but for nutrition as well. I’m a big believer that God chose to have certain foods ripen when our bodies are most able to utilize certain nutrients. (ex. Spring is a great time for greens which are cleansing – our bodies are naturally more receptive to cleansing in the spring)

5. Milk should be consumed in an uncooked form, from grass-fed cows/goats/etc whenever possible. This ensures that the nutrients are more bio available and have not been damaged by heat. If raw milk is not available, pasteurized milk from grass-fed and/or organic animals is the preferred choice. I choose not to consume conventional dairy milk.

6. I will choose to make most foods in my kitchen instead of eating out or buying convenience foods.
   

• I will make an effort to keep the environment I live in free of chemicals.

1. This means making my own cleaning supplies or buying natural products.

2. I will make most of my beauty care supplies or buy from those who make them.

3. I will keep my home clean and air it out whenever possible.

• My body needs to move more.

1. Daily exercise or an active lifestyle is to be maintained

2. Yoga at least once per week to help balance the hormones.

3. A concerted effort will be made to limit “down time” or vegging in front of the t.v.

• Holistic health is an important part of healing and balancing the body.

1. Charting will be a part of my daily routine and I will follow the ideals of lunaception.

2. I will work with my chiropractor and naturopath to find any supplemental needs my body may have and to fix my symptoms by treating the cause instead of the symptom.

What do you include in your natural fertility manifesto?

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