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I am excited to share that in 2023 I will offer a new service, Fertility Mentoring, using the Emotional Freedom Technique (also known as EFT/Tapping).

What is it? Well, I am glad you asked. It is a powerful self-help tool that combines acupressure and traditional talking therapies.

By tapping on certain parts of our body, while saying our feelings aloud, we can change our perception of them, and our thoughts and feelings can change. How amazing does this sound?

Have you been feeling stuck? Do you have limiting beliefs about what you deserve? Do you have overwhelming emotions about a particular event or activity?

EFT can shift the stagnant energy associated with those thoughts and emotions, and we can move past them.

EFT can resolve anything holding you back from reaching your goals. Including any negative thoughts, emotions or beliefs about your fertility.

The best thing, it works fast!

Want to know more? Comment below

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Warmest wishes, from my family to yours, for a very happy holiday. We hope your days are filled with joy, laughter, and cheer.

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Should you make the shift to a low-tox laundry detergent?

You bet you should!

Read our new blog for the reasons why, the ingredients to avoid, and alternative products.

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Hormone disrupters, we've talked about these before. However, if you are on a TTC journey, they are something you should know how to reduce or avoid exposure to due to the impact on your fertility.

When I was going through my IVF journey, there was a plethora of advice on what I should and shouldn't do, but the one thing that I took notice of was Hormone Disrupters because:

💚 I could immediately start reducing my exposure

💚 Even just a tiny change could make a big difference and

💚 It impacted both my fertility and overall health.

Removing hormone disrupters is essential, in my opinion, to take a proactive approach to your fertility journey.

👉 Hormone Disrupters are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body's endocrine system.

These chemicals are well documented as interfering with the body's normal reproductive functioning and can cause changes in hormone levels, and decreased sperm and egg quality.

If you are trying to get pregnant, especially if you are going through IVF, the last thing you need is anything messing with and potentially lowering your or your partner's fertility. 💚

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Tips to support your fertility

It can be tricky when you are trying to conceive to make choices that you know are best for you and your fertility.

Here is a list of things that I think you can quickly implement that are proven to support your fertility positively:

💚 Increase fertility-supporting food.

💚 Consider reflexology or other relaxation techniques to calm your body and mind.

💚 Reduce your intake or cut out alcohol completely.

💚 Basic vitamin supplement programme – particularly one that contains folic acid (B9) and vitamin D, vitamin E, and zinc.

💚 Reducing your toxin intake.

💚 Increase therapeutic exercise, and I don't mean high impact, getting your sweat on activity here. I mean actions that calm your mind and body, such as restorative yoga, meditation, and gentle walking.

💚 Get out in nature.

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All of us deserve to achieve the things we want in life.

Sometimes, it takes sustained effort, and other times it will seem easy as pie.

The key is to keep working towards your goals, one step at a time.

So, what are the things you are working toward?

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Did you know there are some practical ways to limit your chemical exposure?

Here are a few of my favourites:

💚 Wash fruit and vegetables.

💚 Eat fewer processed and prepackaged foods.

💚 Limit your intake of oily fish and fatty meats.

💚 Avoid handling sales receipts.

💚 Drink out of glass.

💚 Never heat food in plastic or with cling wrap.

💚 Avoid artificial air fresheners.

What is your number one tip for reducing harmful chemicals?

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Sometimes it's hard to make time for the things that make us happy, bring us joy and nurture us as we're going through our fertility journey's. So if you need a reminder to take that time, this is it!

What can you do tomorrow to show yourself a little love?

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Stay tuned for our new product range, ready to drop 15 November 2022.

We love hearing about new brands. If you know of low tox products we could stock, get in touch and let me know.

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Two (Pretty Major) Benefits of Living Low Tox

It is better for you. While not all chemicals are harmful, a select few synthetic chemicals like parabens and bleach have been linked to hormone imbalances and skin irritations (not great when you are TTC). Removing these from our homes reduces the risk of these side effects.

It is better for the planet. Most synthetics are made from petrochemicals, and their manufacturing process significantly impacts our planet. In addition, these toxic chemicals are made from fossil fuels, like coal and oil, which are harmful to our bodies and a key contributor to climate change.

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I AM ENOUGH.

Today, right now. Just as I am.

I am capable.

I am strong.

I can handle hard things.

I am valued.

I am worthy.

I am powerful.

I am appreciated

I am special.

I am everything.

I don't know who else needs to hear these words today. I did. I find I need to be reminded of this more and more often. And you know what? It is TRUE!

And if it's true for me, you can be damn sure it is true about YOU as well.

You are awesome. You can do amazing things. So write these affirmations down and place them somewhere you will see them often. Because, my dear, they are ALL YOU TOO.

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Our skin is our biggest organ, have you been looking after yours?

It is so important to be mindful of the creams, lotions, washes, etc we put on it as they are all absorbed into our bodies. Have you looked at the ingredients list on the products you use lately? Could any of them be less than desirable?

My low tox journey started with switching my body wash and my toothpaste. I noticed that every time I used my body wash the synthetic fragrances would affect me (not to mention the plastic and microbeads). Then when I brushed my teeth, the overpowering mint flavour in regular toothpaste would make me sneeze. Not a great way to start the day!

Have you noticed any physical symptoms with any mainstream products you use? Take note next time you use them, perhaps in your morning rush you just haven’t noticed.

There are so many fabulous and EFFECTIVE low tox products on the market these days. There really isn’t any excuse to make the switch. Which product would you switch first?

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Where is the link between IVF and low tox?

By now, you would have seen that we're really starting to talk a lot more about fertility, IVF and its link to Low Tox living - it's something we really care about.

If it's starting to pique your interest, maybe it's time you took a look at the blog section of our website? A space we've dedicated to sharing with you the things we've learnt, our own experiences and ways for you to lean into a living with a little less toxins in your life.

Image credit: Omar Lopez on Unsplash

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Why did I start living a low tox life?

I often get asked this question. In all honesty, five years ago, I had no idea about the number of toxins (chemicals) in the everyday products I was using. It wasn't until I started on my (very challenging) journey to conceive that I had to face the truth. The mainstream products I was using often contained ingredients that were not very good for me.

I was fortunate to be able to have two beautiful babies, who are now little girls. I continue to share what I have learned about the benefits of more natural products to help them. I'd love for my girls to lean towards natural products and ingredients without even thinking about it. If they can know from a young age what it took me decades to understand, that will be a win.

Head to the Ecolix website here to learn more about my journey.

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The air inside your home is up to eight (8) times more polluted than the air outside (who knew!).

Regularly opening your house will let the polluted air out and bring fresh air in.

Best of all, it is easy to do and FREE!

Another option is to invest in a good air purifier and or humidifier.

Find other great tips on the Ecolix website.