Preparing for motherhood: the importance of self-care

By Sara Russell, Ph.D., FNTP Mother’s Day is right around the corner—a special day when we recognize the gifts and sacrifices of motherhood. For those of you who are preparing to become mothers for the first time, or preparing for a repeat pregnancy, one of the most...

Epigenetics and Pre-Conception Nutrition

By Beth Martin, FNTP Infertility rates in the US are in the millions, and just under one-third of children have a chronic illness. There are many underlying causes for infertility, one of which is poor nutrition. Over recent generations, we have lost our connection...

Cleaner laundry options for your non-toxic home

By Sara Russell, Ph.D., FNTP Doing laundry is all about cleaning our clothes. But unfortunately, many products on the market today are a source of toxic exposure for humans, pets and the environment. This post covers detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener and dry...

Body care essentials for the pre-conception period

By Sara Russell, Ph.D., FNTPFounder, Feed Your Body, Grow Your Family!™ Programs The numerous chemicals in common body care products overload the body’s detoxification pathways and cause stress in the endocrine system, making it harder to conceive and give birth to a...

Pre-Conception and Fertility: Nutritional Considerations

By Marie Olson, FNTP I love springtime.  To me, it’s such a time of renewal and rebirth.  That’s when all the animals and plants seem to come back to life after the long, cold winter season.  I always think of baby bunnies hopping around the yard and their prolific...