Why You Must Cleanse Before You Conceive with Dr. Mary Shackelton

Dr. Mary Shackelton joins the show to talk about the importance of detoxing before you get pregnant, and if you're in your child bearing years and plan to conceive. Dr. Shackelton discusses how long you need to detox before you conceive, if you can detox while you're pregnant or nursing, as well as the testing that you should get before you get pregnant. She also goes over why the MTHFR gene and toxins have been involved in miscarriages, what nutrients your body absolutely needs, and the best types of detoxes for pre-conception. So many great tips on how to prepare your body for pregnancy, so make sure to tune in!   On today's podcast, you will learn: How long you need to detox before you conceive. Can you detox when you're pregnant or nursing? Why it's key to eat fresh herbs to detox. Why MTHFR and toxins are involved in multiple miscarriages. Is the master cleanse good as a detox? Is water fasting recommended as a detox?  Dr. Mary Shackelton's Bio: Dr. Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND, founder of Holistica Integrative Care, has been practicing naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on women's health for 25 years in Boulder Colorado. She also has a Masters in Public Health (MPH) which focuses much of her work in the area of prevention. Her current focus is on Environmental Medicine and the conditions associated with toxic exposures including autoimmunity, chronic fatigue, cognitive decline, hormone imbalances, mitochondrial dysfunction and neurologic conditions. Dr. Shackelton has written a book called Pre-Conception Cleanse for women who are pre-conception to help them reduce the lifelong impact of chemical exposures, creating the foundation of a healthier neurological terrain beginning in utero. It is her hope that those who find this book will learn the fundamental principles of living a life of detoxification. The results will be a stronger, more resilient healthy life for you and your baby. Dr. Shackelton has co-founded numerous companies and projects including: Insulite Laboratories, a company dedicated to reversing disorders related to insulin, PridePads Africa (PridePads.org) whose mission it is to provide sanitary pads to girls in Cameroon Africa to keep them in school. She has been an avid life long gardener, runner, skier, hiker and has raised 3 children with her husband in Colorado. You can learn more about Dr. Shackelton and contact her at http://maryshackelton.com   ✨SUBSCRIBE✨ http://bit.ly/38pyo1U 🌿 Get Started With Detox: http://bit.ly/3pWmzWK 📊 Do You Need to Detox? Take the Heavy Metals Quiz: http://bit.ly/3pZJFvO 👩‍🔬 Discover my Top Detox Hacks: http://bit.ly/3nwBXYt   Dr. Wendy Myers, ND, FDN-P, NC, CHHC is a best-selling author, podcast host, and expert in detoxification, specializing in the adverse effects of heavy metal exposure. Wendy founded Myers Detox to share her research and support people in restoring wellness with natural detox solutions.