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About Rebecca
Hi, I’m Rebecca Rumsey.
How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Hormones?
Did you know that the microbiome of fertile men and women is different than the microbiome of those who do not have fertility challenges?
5 Ways to Optimize Egg Quality Naturally
Did you know? It takes about 12 weeks for an egg to mature. This window provides a powerful opportunity to optimize your egg quality naturally!
Healthy Sources Of Omega-3s
The richest sources of omega-3 fats are found in wild-caught seafood, particularly cold-water fatty fish such as salmon and sardines.
Quick + Easy Fertility-Boosting Lunch Recipe
This is my go-to lunch recipe when I need something quick and easy that’s packed with fertility-boosting nutrients.
Is BPA-Free Plastic Safe?
Bisphenols are chemicals used to manufacture plastics and epoxy resins used in canned goods. Many plastic and canned products marketed as BPA-free actually contain similar replacement chemicals that studies show are just as harmful as BPA. Bisphenols contained in these plastic and canned containers seep into food where they can act as a powerful endocrine disruptor, meaning they interfere with the normal function of the body’s natural hormones.
Paper Receipts + Fertility
Just say no thank you to that paper receipt! As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, bisphenols, such as BPA and BPS, have been shown in numerous studies to be linked to disrupted hormones, infertility, birth defects, cancer, and attention disorders.
Candles + Fertility
When the weather is changing, candles can be a special way to create a cozy, warm ambience. Unfortunately, studies find that most scented candles can cause considerable indoor air pollution. The majority of these products have been found to produce significant levels of formaldehyde, a known ‘human carcinogen’ linked with cancers. Candles and air fresheners also contain toxic chemicals such as phthalates and paraffin.