Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this episode, Dr. Christina Burns dives into the impact of pesticides on fertility. Discover how consuming high-pesticide foods can affect your reproductive health and why choosing organic or pesticide-free options can improve your chances of conception. Learn practical strategies for making healthier choices, including tips on using the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists to optimize your diet for fertility. Dr. Christina Burns explains why reducing pesticide exposure is critical for fertility, especially for those undergoing fertility treatments like IVF. Backed by research, she shares how high pesticide intake affects both male and female reproductive health and provides actionable advice to minimize exposure through smart food choices. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Research on Pesticides and Fertility: Learn how a study on women undergoing IVF showed that those consuming high-pesticide fruits and vegetables were 26% less likely to have a live birth.
• How Pesticides Disrupt Hormones: The effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on hormone regulation and how this impacts fertility, causing issues like obesity, insulin resistance, and failed implantation.
• Practical Solutions: Discover how the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists can help you make smarter choices without breaking the bank.
• Male Fertility and Pesticides: Insights into how pesticide exposure affects sperm quality and overall male reproductive health.

Timestamps:

• 00:01:15 - Introduction to the impact of pesticides on fertility.
• 00:05:50 - Study on pesticide intake and IVF success rates.
• 00:12:30 - How pesticides disrupt hormones and promote obesity.
• 00:20:00 - Using the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 to reduce pesticide exposure.
• 00:32:10 - How to make smart food choices to protect fertility.

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."

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

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