Main description:

The book is for practitioners; medical professionals that specialize in infertility and practitioners that support clients on their fertility journey (naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, health coaches, etc.). The biochemical and genetic information (the 'whys' and 'hows') is placed in appendices for each corresponding chapter. These practitioners are often hungry for the latest, cutting-edge information that they can add to their toolkits so they will have better success rates with their clients/patients. Many fertility practitioners know that utilizing nutrigenomics can give them an edge above the many other practitioners that are still using boxed protocols. This book is also written for the educated, motivated person that is wanting to achieve and sustain a healthy pregnancy and learn more information than their current practitioner may be able to provide for them. It will also give them information they can ask their provider to consider investigating. It includes actionable steps that can be implemented immediately.

Infertility, repeat miscarriage, and reproductive challenges are growing at an alarming rate worldwide. This book provides cutting-edge, lesser-known, but highly effective approaches that address root causes of these challenges, complete with scholarly references.

The functional medicine approach, including genetic testing, and using nutrigenomics is growing in popularity amongst alternative practitioners as well as the public looking for answers and solutions to their fertility challenges. - this book will provide that information.

Provides information on step-by-step guidebook to help you overcome fertility and achieve a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.

Contents:

Part One. Introduction to Functional Fertility and Oxidative Stress. What is Functional Fertility? Oxidative Stress and Inflammation as a Major Cause of Reproductive Issues. Part Two: Sample 12 Week Action Plan. Sleep Quality as a Solid Foundation for Fertility. Week One: Salivary Genetic Testing. Week Two: Eat a Nourishing Diet, not a "Healthy" Diet. Week Three: Address Stress: Physical and Emotional Health can Hinder Fertility. Week Four: Mold and Mycotoxins. Week Five: Understand Iron Status. Week Six: Investigate Oxalates. Week Seven: Proper Fat Utilization for Hormonal Balance and Fetal Growth. Week Eight: Improve Egg and Sperm Health. Week Nine: Prioritize Avoiding Toxins. Week 10: Optimize Liver Detoxification Pathways and Detoxify with Precision. Week Eleven: Gut Microbiome Health. Week Twelve: Importance of Blood Sugar Levels. Summary: Put Action Plan to Use.