26. Dr. Marc Sklar - The Fertility Expert - Testing for Infertility, How Gut Health & Toxins Impact Fertility, Biohacks for Improving Egg & Sperm Quality, & More!

Welcome to another episode of The Synthesis of Wellness Podcast. Today, I am joined by Dr. Marc Sklar (AKA "The Fertility Expert"). Dr. Sklar stands as a distinguished natural fertility specialist, dedicating his expertise to assisting numerous couples in their journey to parenthood for over 20 years. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of fertility. Dr. Sklar's unwavering commitment to advancing his skills led him to receive training at esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute, and prompted him to create platforms such as Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com, and ReproductiveWellness.com. I know you will love Dr. Sklar as much as I did! Topics: 1. Introduction - Dr. Sklar's background, expertise, and interest in fertility - Importance of fertility and reproductive health 2. Understanding Infertility and Contributing Factors - Definition of infertility - Common causes of infertility - The role of PCOS in infertility - Impact of hormone imbalances on fertility - Other potential contributing factors (e.g., candida, gut issues, toxins) 3. Diagnostic Testing for Infertility - Overview of fertility testing options - Hormone level assessments - Ovulation tracking - Semen analysis for male infertility - Additional tests for identifying underlying issues 4. Addressing Infertility: Treatment and Solutions - Customizing treatments based on test results - Medical interventions and assisted reproductive technologies - Lifestyle changes to improve fertility - Managing stress and emotional well-being during the process 5. Preconception Planning and Optimization - Importance of preconception planning - Nutrition and dietary recommendations for both partners - Lifestyle habits to enhance fertility 6. Enhancing Egg and Sperm Quality with Red Light Therapy - Understanding the impact of red light therapy on fertility - What type of red light therapy device to use and for how long - Where to place the red light therapy device to improve sperm quality - Where to place the red light therapy device to improve egg quality 7. Discussing Other Biohacks or Therapies Currently Being Researched for Improving Sperm and Egg Quality - Ozone therapy - Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Thanks for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram @synthesisofwellness, or use the link: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/synthesisofwellness/⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in!