Preventing Infertility: PRE-Pregnancy Care & Generational Health with Alexandria DeVito

"We often wait to address fertility until it becomes infertility." - Alexandria DeVitoA diagnosis of infertility can be devastating, but this brilliant and informative conversation with expert Alexandria DeVito can inspire hope and proactive measures to identity fertility blockers and remove them.  Alexandria is a functional nutritionist, best selling author, and the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company of its kind.  You can reach Alexandria at her website https://9monthsisnotenough.com.Some of the highlights Alexandria shares:Infertility diagnosis has a similar level of impact as a cancer diagnosis - devastatingThere has to be a better wayReactive models of healthcare vs proactive models of healthcareInfertility is really a symptom, not a diagnosis - it means you've tried for a year and haven't successfully conceived yet, it does not mean that you're not capable of conceivingIdentify and remove fertility blockersAge is not a primary factorThere's a difference between biological age and chronological age. We can't change chronological age, but we can modify biological ageLifestyleLearn about testing available to identify fertility blockers for an individualOur bodies were designed to conceive, but our modern environment was notHow nutrition is a factor - we eat "food-like" substances instead of real foodWhen we eat calorie dense food that is nutritionally deficient, our bodies think we're starving80% of people are micronutrient deficientWhy real food is the foundation for healthHow stress affects our physiology, ability to digest and assimilate nutrients and affects our ability to conceiveAcute stress vs chronic stressWhy our body thinks we're experiencing war and famineOur body prioritizes survival over procreationIdentify stressors and eliminate or upgradeEven a 10% improvement can make a differenceHow to upgrade your current environmentMinimize environmental toxins - be careful about what you put in and on your bodyGive yourself grace and patienceGenerational health - improvements now give huge benefits later - it's a gift that keeps on givingAnd more Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:🌿 https://hopeforhealingfoundation.orgDiscover free resources to help you build confidence, improve relationships, and find peace as you become the champion of your own story.