Is a Detox Diet Before Pregnancy Necessary? Nutrition Response Testing Can Help You Decide

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You have some health issues or symptoms you can’t explain. Or maybe you’re relatively healthy, but you want to be sure you’re doing all you can to increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy.

Can a detox diet before pregnancy be what I need? Would it even help?

We understand if you’re uncertain.

This guide shares what a fertility detox diet is and how Nutrition Response Testing can determine if it is right for you and your future pregnancy.

A fertility detox diet is a diet that uses certain nutritional guidelines and supplements to rid the body of toxins and other harmful buildup in the organs and tissues.

If you’re trying to eliminate any roadblocks that could potentially be in your way of conceiving, then a detox to get pregnant might be the right choice for you. Keep reading to find out.

A detox for fertility problems helps to maximize the health of the mom-to-be. Essentially, the healthier the woman is, the more her body will work as it should.

Think about it this way:

You might feel relatively well overall, but you haven’t been eating the greatest lately. With processed food these days, who knows what is going into the body.

If anything you’ve eaten or ingested happens to contain toxins, it’s better to do a pre-pregnancy detox and cleanse to ensure you won’t pass any of it to the fetus.

You’ve maybe heard of other moms that have done a cleanse before they got pregnant, and it worked well for them.

But how do you know if you need to do a detox diet before pregnancy? Do all other moms-to-be just know whether they need it or not?

It all depends on your overall health. Everybody is different and might have unique issues or symptoms. Many women have treatable issues but are unaware of them or don’t know how to treat them.

You might be wondering where these types of issues originate in the body... and if they’re causing low fertility.

That’s where Nutrition Response Testing comes in.

If you’re unsure if a detox is the solution to improving your pre-pregnancy health, Nutrition Response Testing can determine that for you.

We’ll walk you through each step during the testing to ensure we’re thorough in identifying each potential issue that could be hindering your pre-pregnancy health.

If we determine that you do need to do a detox diet before pregnancy, we’ll be able to tell you:

• What issues your body is having
• Where your symptoms originated in the body; and
• What your detox should look like to cure your symptoms.

As mentioned before, everybody is different. What Nutrition Response Testing reveals for you will most likely be much different than the results of another patient’s testing.

What types of things can Nutrition Response Testing identify that would need to be treated with a detox diet?

Below are the 3 most common issues we encounter at HealthierU with our NRT patients.

An environmental toxin could be a metal or chemical build-up, such as:

• Mercury
• Arsenic
• Lead
• Formaldehyde
• Pesticides; and
• BPA

You can be exposed to these toxins in the environment, but the metal toxins can also enter the body by:

• Eating certain fish
• A filling in your tooth
• A permanent retainer; or
• A knee replacement or other foreign part from a surgery

Heavy metal toxicity and other environmental toxins are known to cause miscarriage or premature labor in pregnant women, so it’s not something you want to leave unchecked.

Nutrition Response Testing can determine if you have any environmental toxin build-up in your body before you try to get pregnant. If you do need a detox, HealthierU can help by offering a treatment regimen that is specific to you and your needs.

Different types of fungus can build up in the body and cause an infection, such as athlete’s foot, Candida, or even ringworm.

Some signs of a fungal infection include on the skin include:

• Red and cracking or peeling skin
• Itching
• Chafing or irritation in the infected area

One fungus you’ll want to be wary of before getting pregnant is vulvovaginal candidiasis, also known as a vaginal yeast infection.

While the fungus from a yeast infection doesn’t necessarily prevent conception, there is a common medication for yeast infections that is linked to miscarriages and preterm labor.

With Nutrition Response Testing, we can determine the type of fungus and recommend a detox diet that can clear it up for good using natural methods.

But what about a fungus that doesn’t present itself on the skin?

Good question. Another fungal concern we test for is mold. There are many different types of mold found in a home, and you could potentially be:

• Inhaling it
• Ingesting it; or
• Touching it and allowing the mold to be absorbed through your skin.

Symptoms of mold toxicity range anywhere from brain fog and fatigue to tremors and vertigo.

If we find mold build-up during your testing, we’ll help you get rid of it as quickly as possible with a detox diet to avoid any harm to your future fetus.

Everybody has bacteria in their body, but there’s good bacteria and bad bacteria.

There can be a low level of bacterial buildup that doesn’t do much harm, but if the good bacteria doesn’t keep that same bad bacteria in check, it can wreak havoc on the body.

Some bacteria, such as Bacterial Vaginosis , can decrease fertility by increasing inflammation and causing an overactive immune system.

In cases like this, we would most likely recommend a detox for fertility problems that could arise if the bacterial infection gets worse.

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms that you can’t explain or feel relatively healthy but want to be at your healthiest, Nutrition Response Testing might be just what you need to ensure you’re at optimal health before pregnancy.

But besides clearing up any toxins in the body, what benefits can I get from completing a detox diet before pregnancy?

Here are the most common ways a detox can enhance your health that we’ve seen in our patients who are ready for pregnancy:

When your body has any toxins built up somewhere, it can cause your immune system to use up the energy you’d need to conceive.

A detox to get pregnant can strengthen your immune system and allow it to not have to work overtime, which gives the rest of your body the chance to gain its energy and strength back.

Identifying and treating an underlying issue can be easier and more cost-effective than trying to treat or manage it during pregnancy.

Think about it this way:

You think your overall health is good, and you are able to conceive. Pregnancy alone is a whirlwind of changes for your body.

Now throw in some kind of toxicity you didn’t know you had. Imagine having to give your last ounce of energy to trying to get rid of the toxin.

By detoxing your body before pregnancy, you set yourself up for one less thing you have to worry about when pregnant while simultaneously bettering your health overall.

Although there may be several DIY cleanses to be found online, how do you know those diets will help with your specific health issues?

A fertility detox shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all regimen. Nutrition Response Testing determines the root cause of your symptoms or health issues, and we then create a detox diet plan just for you.

After your Nutrition Response Testing is complete, we create a routine for you based on what was identified in the testing. This is a specific combination of whole food nutrition supplements paired with a holistic diet.

Depending on the different issues you need to clear up, at HealthierU we can recommend whole food nutrition supplements that have specific benefits to target those issues and clear them up for good.

For example…

If we discover poor gut health, part of your detox diet could include various whole food supplements to heal your gut. This is especially important before pregnancy to reduce the chances or severity of morning sickness.

Will I just be loaded up with a bunch of supplements I don’t need to try to cover all bases?

Absolutely not. Each potential supplement we recommend is for a specific purpose. We only include what your body needs to get back to full health.

In conjunction with natural supplements, we will recommend specific things you’ll need to add to your daily meals.

A holistic nutrition diet will aid in clearing up any issues and getting you to your healthiest self before trying to conceive.

That positive health can then carry over into what is hopefully a healthy and successful pregnancy.

With Dr. Sergi’s background of holistic nutrition and chiropractics–along with her Advanced Training Certification in Nutrition Response Testing– you have nothing to lose by scheduling a free consultation.

At HealthierU we aim to cure, not just treat your symptoms. If a detox diet before pregnancy is what you need, we can find that out for you and get you started on your individual path back to full health.