#92 - Optimizing Fertility, Guest Shala Salem | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G

Knowledge bomb: Dr. G reviews all things detox. What does detoxing mean? How do we optimize our inherent detox mechanisms? Should you buy online detoxes? A super important segment for long term health.

Special guest interview: Dr. G and Dr. Salem have a convo on preconception. She speaks about all of the important factors that go into getting pregnant. Many of us are unaware about the importance of avoiding environmental toxins before conception. She highlights which one we need to avoid and how. She also goes into what nutrients are most important to us to take. If you are looking to get pregnant this episode is super helpful.

Guest bio: Shala Salem, M.D. is an Integrative Gynecologist and Fertility Specialist with over a decade of experience. She currently practices at Pacific Reproductive Center, in Southern California where she helps patients to optimize their fertility through modern conventional treatments, combined integrative medicine practices. Dr. Salem’s personal challenges with her own health and fertility led her to look beyond conventional medicine and pursue training in integrative medicine. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil. This forever changed her treatment approach to fertility care. She now utilizes an integrative approach to fertility, which examines the areas of nutrition, mental health, environmental toxins, and mindfulness to help increase chances of conception and promote a healthy pregnancy.

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