Welcome back to the Fertility in Focus Podcast! In this episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast, Dr. Christina Burns, founder of the Naturna Institute and a doctor of Chinese medicine, addresses the challenges of low ovarian reserve and how it can impact fertility treatments like IVF. 

Dr. Burns explains the significance of ovarian reserve, factors contributing to low reserve, and the role of toxins in depleting ovarian reserve. She provides actionable tips on reducing toxin exposure, such as choosing organic foods, filtering drinking water, and avoiding BPA. Tune in for valuable insights and practical advice to boost your fertility naturally.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What low ovarian reserve is and how it affects fertility, especially in the context of IVF.
• The main causes of low ovarian reserve, including genetics, stress, and environmental toxins.
• How toxins can deplete ovarian reserve and overall fertility.
• Practical strategies to reduce exposure to harmful toxins, such as choosing organic foods, avoiding BPA in plastics and cans, and using water filters.
• The importance of cleaning up your cosmetics and household products to reduce toxic load.
• Considerations for a gentle detox to support fertility and ovarian health.

Timestamps:

• [02:30] Overview of today's episode: Tackling low ovarian reserve
• [03:30] Understanding low ovarian reserve and its impact on IVF
• [05:00] Causes of low ovarian reserve: Genetics, stress, and toxins
• [07:00] The role of toxins in fertility and ovarian reserve
• [08:30] Practical tips to reduce toxin exposure: Eating organic, choosing low mercury fish, and using water filters
• [12:00] Avoiding BPA in plastics and cans
• [15:00] Cleaning up cosmetics and household products
• [17:00] Considering a gentle detox for fertility
• [20:00] Upcoming project: Fertility nutrition course
• [22:00] Recap and actionable steps for listeners

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."
 
 Connect with Dr. Christina Burns:

Website: https://www.christinaburns.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinaburns/ 

Order the Ultimate Fertility Guidebook: https://a.co/d/hq0nFOo

Join the Eating for Optimal Fertility Course: https://naturna.mn.co/ 

Order Junk Juice: https://junkjuicemagic.com/

Follow along with the Naturna Institute: 

Book an Appointment: https://naturna.janeapp.com/#/list 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturna_life/