Here are the top 10 tips for creating that perfect baby. The colored words can be “clicked” on for more information.

Inside the male dominated medical industry there’s an unfair and biased belief that a woman’s health holds more influence over the conception process than the health of the male sperm. This is woven into much medical mythology and unfortunately it’s not the case. The health of the male is an equal contributor to the success of the conception process and to the health of the child. Genetics are not set. Genes are affected on a second by second basis by the environment. Click here to view Dr. Hyman explaining that our genes change based on what we expose our bodies and minds to. This is why it’s equally important for the male to participate in a full “metabolic clean up” prior to conception.

1. Perform a full organ cleanse prior to conception. This line of products are widely available in many stores across Canada and the US.
2. Consider removing all mercury fillings prior to conception. (yes that’s a tall order but mercury is highly toxic and can dramatically compromise the immune system of the child) Search “mercury free” or “holistic” dentists in your area.
3. Avoid tap water and either install a full house filtration system or use glass bottled water only. The glass bottled water should have a ph of 7.3-7.5 and a ppm (parts per million – always listed on the label) of 300-400. If you opt out for a full house filtration system, which extracts all minerals from the water, please insert those minerals back by manually adding small grains of unrefined sea salt into the water before you consume it. (also add the sea salt to the water you cook with)
4. Educate before you vaccinate.                                                                                                                                                                             5. Educate regarding healthy living principles with free lectures by Paul Chek, Dr. Mark Hyman and Sally Fallon.
6. Prepare the household financially for the mother to breast feed for 2 years.
7. Avoid all medications (over the counter and prescription) one year prior to conception. (painkillers, the birth control pill, antibiotics. vaccines and antidepressants hold the greatest risks for mother and baby)
8. Keep ultra sounds and all forms of electronic viewing of the baby (while in the womb) to an absolute minimum or optimally none at all.

9. Replace fluoride toothpaste with fluoride-free toothpaste 1 full year prior to conception.

10. Eat only certified organic products and avoid chemical based beauty care products at least 1 year prior to conception. Eating certified organic products can help a person avoid hidden toxins like GMO’s, MSG, dyes etc. Also try to avoid feeding yourself (one year prior to conception and after birth) all the major allergens like cow’s milk, gluten based wheat products, soy and corn. Healthy children are also built using the same principles.

Please send questions to [email protected] More healthy living tips can be found by clicking here. All can contribute to create the best chances for healthy fetal development. The foundation of a child’s health is based on the health of both parents. Get as healthy as possible at least one year prior to conception.