28. The Functional Medicine approach to Infertility with Sarah Clarke

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and that’s why I’ve invited a very special guest to the show this week to talk about a functional medicine approach to fertility for those that are having challenges with starting or growing their family. 

October recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world. During the entire month, we take time to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or lost a child in infancy.

Dealing with death in the family is never easy. The death of a baby, either through miscarriage or during infancy, is no exception. There are no instructions on how to grieve the loss of a child. A number of feelings will be experienced. It’s important to make sure you allow yourself as much time necessary to recover from the grieving process. Healing time varies from person to person, but eventually, you will find peace again.

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We all know that health is important. But when do we know when our seemingly minor symptoms are greatly affecting our overall health, including our reproductive health?

Our guest this episode is Sarah Clark, who'll share her story, some simple steps to get started on taking charge of your fertility and how to get started on your healing journey. 

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in this episode:

• [1:59] October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
• [2:59] It is really important that you make sure to allow yourself as much time as necessary to recover from the grieving process.   
• [7:29] I thought it was a great idea to take antibiotics for every cold. Not a great idea.
• [9:57] As part of our FabFertile Method and our Couples Coaching Program, we still include functional testing. We also include food sensitivity testing, Zoomer test, Immunoglobulin G(IgG) test, and the Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones(DUTCH).
• [18:47] Don’t be afraid of fats. Fat is like the building blocks for hormones.
• [19:12] I think people don’t realize that they have potential in food sensitivity.
• [20:03] It takes two to have a baby. 
• [21:42] Eight-five percent of us are deficient in magnesium.
• [23:16] Do the elimination diet. Change everything to organic. 
• [24:58] Another huge thing is to look at your sleep. 
• [25:41] Look at your stressors.
• [26:37] Sometimes, we’re just like we got to go help everybody else and we don’t think about putting ourselves first then being able to help others.
• [29:36] We have our happiness as a secondary. We put other people’s happiness first.
• [33:19] Take your phone off your body.
• [33:55] Make sure you have filtered water.
• [35:01] Have some plants that are helping to filter the air in your house.
• [37:10] If you’re in a dark spot and can’t visualize it working, that’s when it’s important to get support.
• [37:43] We use emotional freedom techniques to pinpoint the trauma.
• [40:20] It really is all about intention setting and it is about rewiring and reframing your thoughts.
• [44:42] Be aware of your triggers.
• [47:20] Get out outdoors and connect with nature.

Quotes:

• Healing time varies from person to person but eventually, you will find peace again.
• When it comes to dealing with loss and infertility, it really is about putting you and your feelings first.
• If you’re in a dark spot where you can’t visualize it working, it’s really important to get support in that. 

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