Instead of focusing strictly on ovulation and conception, let’s look at the bigger picture. We work to correct hormonal imbalances and biochemical problems that can be triggered by factors such as toxins, a poor diet and anxiety. We see infertility as being symptom of a larger, systemic issue. Once you correct your system by detoxifying your bodies and balancing your hormones, getting pregnant becomes and easy task, INSHAALLAH!
Now the 3 big questions that are often asked are:-
- What is Fertility detox and diet?
- Who should follow it?
- How to do fertility detox?
- How to Follow Fertility diet?
Lets get to know them one by one:-
What is a Fertility detox and diet?
The time while you are preparing for conception is one of the most important times to create a healthy body in preparation for pregnancy. It is also the best time to do a fertility detox. Fertility detox and diet is a way to support the body in preparation for conception by cleansing the uterus and liver. A fertility cleanse encourages the liver to cleanse the body of toxins and excess hormones. It also supports the uterus to cleanse itself of old stagnant blood and increases circulation to the uterus while tonifying the uterine tissues.
Note: Do not cleanse during pregnancy or breastfeeding. You do not want to expose your baby to your body’s toxins as they circulate in your blood on the way out.
Some of these toxins may be left from:
- Hormonal birth control
- Cigarette smoke
- Pesticides
- Excess hormones/ Hormonal imbalance
- Poor diet/ Unhealthy diet
- Low circulation
- Misplaced uterus
Ideally, we would like our bodies to be as healthy as possible during pregnancy, through cleansing we are able to support the body in its natural ability to rid itself of these substances.
While cleansing is beneficial, not just any detox is going to be beneficial for fertility. A fertility cleanse is specific to the reproductive system and assists the body in eliminating the additional burden of substances not good for fertility like the bad hormones called Xeno-hormones e.g. excessive Androgen etc..
A fertility detox focuses on three major areas that can help the body to prepare for conception.
- Liver Health
- Uterine Health and Egg health
- Increasing Circulation to the Uterus
- Who should follow fertility detox and diet?
The simple rule is: If you are planning to get pregnant and InshaAllah want a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, it is advisable that you do Fertility Detox and Diet.
It is highly recommended for you if:
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If you have you been on birth control!
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If you are trying to conceive since 1 year of active marriage life but could’nt!
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If you are diagnosed with PCOS or Ovarian Cyst.
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If you are diagnosed with Endometriosis.
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If you have Acne or you are Over-weight.
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In your menses if you have dark blood, cramps, or blood clots.
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If you want to improve your egg health
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If you are planning for procedures like IVF, ICSI or IUI and want to improve your egg health and uterine environment Naturally!
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If you have less than 1 bowel movement a day!
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If you eat conventional meats, processed foods and low fat dairy often.
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If you have liver spots or itchy skin.
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If you been on medication or antibiotics for longer than 1 week.
How to do fertility detox?
A Fertility Detox and Diet is a cleanse programme.
Food and Herbal supplement Detox:- Where your clean your Body of the toxins, bad hormones or other chemicals that have accumulated over your body due to your type of food or lifestyle or environmental effects by using Specific Food and Herbal supplements, avoiding foods that have caused this situation and ingesting foods that can boost your fertility.
Food and Herbal supplement Detox:- FOODS THAT MAY ASSIST IN DETOXIFICATION
All of the following foods have wonderful cleansing properties to them and contain plenty of antioxidants, sulpher compounds, and/or specific nutrients that can help increase bile production.
- Dandelion leaves and spinach.
- Carrots
- Beets
- Broccoli and brussel sprouts
- Asparagus
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Avocado
- Eggs
The rules to be followed for foods and herbs in Detox and Diet are :-
- Stop processed foods:- An thing processed or fast foods are not allowed in Feritily detox. You need to eat as much as natural foods.
AVOID:-
- No white stuff:- Avoid eating foods that cause major blood sugar spikes which can can cause shifts in your hormones. These foods include, white sugar, white flour, white rice, white pasta, white breads, breakfast cereals, baked and packaged goods. Increase foods that enhance fertility, including fresh produce such as avocados and sweet potatoes, as well as red peppers and good fats like coconut oil, olive oil and raw pumpkin seeds.
So all bakery items to be avoided and shift to homemade Rotis, breads or Brown Rice.
Use of barley, bran and Brown rice is best option in fertility detox and diet.
- Eat at-least one large salad a day
Fiber helps to cleanse excess estrogen from the body. We also get most of our minerals from green, leafy vegetables.
- Drink a fertility smoothie every day:- Take a fertility smoothie packed with fresh fruits, veggies specially greens and fertility super foods like Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Maca and Royal Jelly.
- Eat greens with both lunch and dinner The fiber that is found in dark greens such as broccoli is important for helping the body to get rid of excess hormones and helps to keep the blood sugar balanced.
- Switch to whole dairy products or Prefrably Almond milk/coconut milk
Also keep milk products to a minimum because of there congesting nature. Use more varities of Youghurt as they are loaded with lots of good bacteria that aids digestion and helps detox.
- Eat lots of fiber
Fiber cleanses excess estrogen out of the body, broccoli is the best for this but any dark leafy greens will do. Dark greens supply the body with amazing minerals, cleansing fiber, and blood building chlorophyll.
- Drink lots of water
Water is a big part of this cleanse, drink at least 2 quarts of fresh, purified, clean water daily.
- Eat Sunnah ways and Be present while you eat
Eat your portions according to Sunnah that is 2/3rd stomach full and leave 1/3rd empty. Always be mindful of this before you start your meal.
During this cleanse take time to eat your meals while sitting in a quiet environment.
Eat with your right hands and Chew each bite as if it were your first bite of food ever.
Really be present with where that food came from, what the view that food had from where it grew, what the farmer is like who picked it, and how far has it traveled to get to your table. Be thankful to Allah for this blessing.
