01/10/2026
When you’re trying to conceive, the "to-do" list feels overwhelming and endless (trust me I know from experience!)
There’s a lot of scary news about nanoplastics acting as endocrine disruptors. How they carry chemical imposters like BPA that mimic estrogen, locking into your hormone receptors and throwing your hormones, ovulation, and fertility completely out of whack.
The science is real, but here's 3 really simple, yet highly effective steps you can take yourself at home... without all the stress!
Link to book is in the bio ☺️
Brisbane
Sources:
The Kimchi Study
Lee, J., Lee, M. J., Jung, M. J., Kim, Y. B., Kim, Y., Yun, J. U., Nam, S., Oh, Y. J., Whon, T. W., & Lee, S. H. (2026). Efficient biosorption of nanoplastics by food-derived lactic acid bacterium. Bioresource Technology
The Cutting Board Study
Yadav, K., & Yadav, S. (2023). Cutting boards: An overlooked source of microplastics in human food? Environmental Science & Technology
The Microwaving Plastics Study
Hussain, K. A., Romanova, S., Okur, I., Zhang, D., Kuebler, J., Huang, P., Olson, B., Kitari, M., & Li, Y. (2023). Assessing the release of microplastics and nanoplastics from plastic containers and reusable food pouches: Implications for human health. Environmental Science & Technology
The Acupuncture & Inflammation Study
Liu, S., Wang, Z., Su, Y., Qi, L., Yang, W., Fu, M., Jing, X., Wang, Y., & Ma, Q. (2021). A neuroanatomical basis for electroacupuncture to drive the vagus-adrenal anti-inflammatory axis. Nature
The Acupuncture & Fertility Study
Zhang, J., Li, Y., & Wang, Y. (2022). Acupuncture for female infertility: Discussion on action mechanism and application. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine