This year, Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and many people use the occasion to ask themselves if going “greener” might just be a better, more conscientious, way to live. And now, couples who are wondering if they have compromised fertility (or are undergoing fertility treatments) may also find it an opportunity to discuss the “greening” of their lifestyles with their partners as well as their reproductive health specialists.
According to the American Fertility Association (AFA), a non-profit organization, ridding one’s homes, communities and diets of toxic items is potentially a key to getting the most out of fertility treatments. That’s why they are promoting the adoption of a new way of thinking about one’s surroundings as part of an effort to conceive.
If you’re interested in trying to clean and simplify your living (whether or not fertility treatments are the impetus for doing so), why not start by doing some of the following?
- Buying fresh produce from local sources whenever possible.
- Eating food that has been processed very little. (The more processed, the farther you get from nutrients.)
- Use glass instead of plastic containers. (Plastics have been known to leach toxins into food and the atmosphere.)
- Try organic detergents, shampoos, cosmetics, etc.
- Spend as much time as you can out of the city and in the fresh air of the countryside. (This is good for relieving stress as well.)
- Downsize – there will be less room for irritants like dust mites to hide!
- Check your older home or office for lead, asbestos, etc.
Though greening your world isn’t a promise that your fertility treatments will be successful, it’s a good start to having better health and wellness… and that’s always a huge advantage.
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