🌿 Struggling to Conceive? You’re Not Infertile, You’re Toxic Burdened

🌿 Struggling to Conceive?  You’re not infertile - you’re overloaded with toxins (and that’s fixable).

If getting pregnant has been more challenging than you expected, have hope - your body can heal! I’ve seen countless women (and men!) finally conceive once these hidden stressors were identified and addressed.

Pro Tip: infertility isn’t just a female issue. Male sperm quality, motility and DNA integrity are heavily impacted by toxins, parasites and plastics, even when bloodwork looks “normal.” Detoxing both partners gives your body the best chance to conceive naturally.

Let’s talk about some of the most common (and fixable) root causes of infertility 👇

💧 Herbicides/Pesticides

These weed and bug killers shows up in almost everything non-organic... and they're a major endocrine disruptor. Studies show they can reduce sperm health, disrupt female hormones and interfere with egg quality, ovulation and implantation. They can even rewire gender signals!

➡️ Go organic when possible and invest in a water filter that removes glyphosate.

⚡ Heavy Metals

Toxins like arsenic, lead, mercury and aluminum can quietly impair fertility and hormone balance.

➡️ A focused detox to remove heavy metals and identifying/eliminating ongoing exposure can make a huge difference.

🍞 Candida & Gut Imbalance

Research shows women with infertility often have candida overgrowth instead of beneficial lactobacilli. Candida can slow sperm, damage DNA and even interfere with embryo implantation.

➡️ A comprehensive parasite cleanse often helps rebalance flora and improve conception rates.

👕 Synthetic Clothing

Most activewear and underwear are made from polyester, nylon, or spandex... essentially plastic. When you sweat, they release BPA and phthalates that can absorb into your skin and disrupt your hormones.

➡️ Detox your body from the inside out and protect it on the outside by choosing organic cotton or bamboo fabrics.My favorite organic brands: Lezat for trendy pieces (discount code SHELLEYBHOLISTICNUTRITION) and Pact for comfy everyday basics.

🧴 BPA, Phthalates & Microplastics

These hormone disruptors are everywhere... in plastics, receipts, toiletries and clothing. They mimic estrogen, interfere with fertility, and affect both egg and sperm quality.

➡️ Use glass for food and drink, never microwave plastic (or just avoid the microwave altogether ) and choose organic, natural skin care, makeup and other toiletries.  

💦 Radioactive Elements in Water

Yes, really - these water contaminants can disrupt hormones and cause sexual dysfunction.

➡️ Be sure your water filter removes radioactive elements - most do not!

🌸 Mold & Mycotoxins

Hidden mold exposure can wreak havoc on hormones and menstrual cycles.

➡️ Use a binder that helps remove mycotoxins safely and support your body’s natural detox pathways.

📱 EMF Radiation (Phones, Wi-Fi & Laptops)

Our modern devices constantly emit electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) that can disrupt hormone balance and fertility. EMF exposure can lower sperm count, reduce motility and damage sperm DNA - especially when laptops or phones are kept near the groin area. Women may also experience oxidative stress, menstrual irregularities and even higher breast cancer risk when phones are stored in or near sports bras during workouts.

➡️ Reduce exposure by keeping devices off your lap, using speaker mode or wired headphones, keeping your phone’s Wi-Fi off unless absolutely necessary, unplugging your router at night, avoiding sleeping with your phone nearby, and using EMF-shielding cases or blankets when possible.

🧘‍♀️ Chronic Stress & Nervous System Disregulation

High stress disrupts hormones, ovulation and sperm quality.

➡️ Support your nervous system with deep breathing, movement, meditation or yoga. Limit stressors and prioritize rest.

✨ Fertility struggles are not the end of the story. When you remove the toxins, balance your microbiome and nourish your body with clean food, filtered water and natural materials, your body can do what it was designed to do.

Check out my Fertility Support Protocol in Fullscript, or message me to explore what root causes may be impacting your fertility. Detox, diet and lifestyle changes can make all the difference 💕