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  • 95000 Toxins - Here's how to get RID of them
    Jul 1 2024

    Join us for an enlightening episode of the Egg Meets Sperm Podcast featuring the renowned Dr. Aly Cohen as we delve into the topic of "95,000 Toxins - Here's How to Get RID of Them." Dr. Aly Cohen expertly navigates essential topics such as the pervasive problem with chemicals in the U.S. and the failures in regulatory measures. She discusses the most common chemicals we encounter in our day-to-day lives and explores how they affect human health. Dr Cohen also highlights the critical connection between fertility and the endocrine and immune systems, emphasizing how these systems are directly impacted by our food, water quality, over-the-counter medications, personal care products, and cleaning products. Furthermore, she shares numerous easy, practical, and cost-effective ways to reduce exposure to these harmful chemicals. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and empower your reproductive health with expert guidance from Dr. Aly Cohen!

    Dr Aly Cohen is the co-author of the bestselling, consumer guidebook, Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, Non-Toxic, published by Oxford University Press, and part of the Dr. Weil Healthy Living Guides. Her new book will be available on Amazon in June 2024 and will connect the dots between everyday chemicals and the epidemic rise in immune disorders and autoimmune disease...and what we can all do about it! Dr. Aly Cohen is triple board-certified in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused her studies on medical anthropology and human evolution - topics that have greatly influenced her work. She is on the faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), where she created and managed the environmental medicine curriculum for medical colleagues. Dr. Cohen has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention or­ganizations, and is co-editor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press/Weil Integrative Medicine, Academic Series. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environ­mental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for el­ementary/ high schools, colleges/ universities, medical schools, and physician-training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for tele­vision, print, and podcasts. She is a legal medical expert for toxic tort environmental exposure cases. She has been the recipient of countless awards, including Top Docs NJ in rheumatology from 2016-2024, Top Docs New York Magazine 2024, Top Docs Philadelphia and New York Magazines 2024, Exceptional Women in Medicine 2020-2024, the NJ Healthcare Heroes Award in Education for The Smart Human educational platform in 2015, and the 2016 Burton L. Eichler Award for humanitarianism. Dr. Cohen is working to educate and empower the next generation to make safer, smarter lifestyle choices through the creation of en­vironmental health and prevention curricula for schools nationally.

    Gift to listeners: https://thesmarthuman.com/household-items-you-should-throw-away-now/

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  • Tip # 4 on Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey
    Jun 28 2024

    Begin your daily journey to parenthood with our special tip episodes in "Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey," featuring Dr. Saru Bala. This week, Dr. Saru kicks off the series by discussing these tips: contrast hydro showers, sleep routines, morning routines, and blood sugar regulation. Join us for these insightful tips that will guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your journey to parenthood.

    Dr. Bala is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormonal health. She’s helped 1000s of women within her programs get pain free and PMS free periods without the use of birth control or restrictive lifestyles

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  • Tip # 3 on Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey
    Jun 27 2024

    Begin your daily journey to parenthood with our special tip episodes in "Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey," featuring Dr. Saru Bala. This week, Dr. Saru kicks off the series by discussing these tips: contrast hydro showers, sleep routines, morning routines, and blood sugar regulation. Join us for these insightful tips that will guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your journey to parenthood.

    Dr. Bala is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormonal health. She’s helped 1000s of women within her programs get pain-free and PMS-free periods without the use of birth control or restrictive lifestyles

    Follow Dr Saru on:

    Instagram: @drsarubala

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    2 m
  • Tip # 2 on Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey
    Jun 26 2024

    Begin your daily journey to parenthood with our special tip episodes in "Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey," featuring Dr. Saru Bala. This week, Dr. Saru kicks off the series by discussing these tips: contrast hydro showers, sleep routines, morning routines, and blood sugar regulation. Join us for these insightful tips that will guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your journey to parenthood.

    Dr. Bala is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormonal health. She’s helped 1000s of women within her programs get pain-free and PMS-free periods without the use of birth control or restrictive lifestyles

    Follow Dr Saru on:

    Instagram: @drsarubala

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    2 m
  • Tip # 1 on Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey
    Jun 25 2024

    Begin your daily journey to parenthood with our special tip episodes in "Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey," featuring Dr. Saru Bala. This week, Dr. Saru kicks off the series by discussing these tips: contrast hydro showers, sleep routines, morning routines, and blood sugar regulation. Join us for these insightful tips that will guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your journey to parenthood.

    Dr. Bala is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormonal health. She’s helped 1000s of women within her programs get pain-free and PMS-free periods without the use of birth control or restrictive lifestyles

    Follow Dr Saru on:

    Instagram: @drsarubala

    Follow me on:

    Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

    TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor

    Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert

    Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

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    3 m
  • Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey
    Jun 24 2024

    Join us for an enlightening episode of Egg Meets Sperm Podcast featuring the renowned Dr. Saru Bala as we delve into the topic of "Balancing Hormones and Environment for a Successful TTC Journey." Dr. Saru expertly navigates essential topics such as addressing environmental exposures, optimizing hormone levels before trying to conceive (TTC), ensuring healthy menstrual cycles before TTC, and managing PMS and heavy bleeding. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and empower your reproductive health with expert guidance from Dr. Saru Bala!

    Dr. Bala is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s hormonal health. She’s helped 1000s of women within her programs get pain free and PMS free periods without the use of birth control or restrictive lifestyles

    Follow Dr Saru on:

    Instagram: @drsarubala

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    Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert

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    29 m
  • Tip # 2 on Essential Tests for Preconception Health
    Jun 19 2024

    Begin your daily journey to parenthood with our special tip episodes in "Essential Tests for Preconception Health," featuring Alexandria DeVito. This week, Alexandria kicks off the series by discussing two critical tips: testing before you try to conceive and preparing to get pregnant as meticulously as you would prepare for a wedding. She emphasizes the importance of early and comprehensive preconception testing to identify and address potential health issues before they affect fertility. Just as every detail is meticulously planned for a wedding, Alexandria advises applying the same level of preparation and attention to your pre-pregnancy wellness, ensuring both partners are in optimal health to enhance fertility and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Join us for these insightful tips that will guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your journey to parenthood.

    Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. Prior to founding Poplin, Alexandria worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness.

    Gift to listeners: EGGMEETSSPERM10

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    3 m
  • Tip # 1 on Essential Tests for Preconception Health
    Jun 18 2024

    Begin your daily journey to parenthood with our special tip episodes in "Essential Tests for Preconception Health," featuring Alexandria DeVito. This week, Alexandria kicks off the series by discussing two critical tips: testing before you try to conceive and preparing to get pregnant as meticulously as you would prepare for a wedding. She emphasizes the importance of early and comprehensive preconception testing to identify and address potential health issues before they affect fertility. Just as every detail is meticulously planned for a wedding, Alexandria advises applying the same level of preparation and attention to your pre-pregnancy wellness, ensuring both partners are in optimal health to enhance fertility and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Join us for these insightful tips that will guide you through the essential steps to prepare for your journey to parenthood.

    Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. Prior to founding Poplin, Alexandria worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness.

    Gift to listeners: EGGMEETSSPERM10

    Follow Alexandria DeVito on:

    Instagram:@getpoplin

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    TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor

    Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert

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    3 m