Something's working because something is moving! I'm pooping all day long! hahaha. TMI sorry. I usually have slight pain on my right lower side which I think is when my intestines get backed up. My belly feels really good now.
I've been doing a lot of reading about diet and supplements the can directly impact egg quality and fertility in general. I've decided to cut out coffee, even decaf. ACK. Can't believe I actually typed that, but there it is. I have been drinking 1/2 caff for several years now so the transition to very little caffeine shouldn't be a problem. The tea the cleanse comes with has white tea but the caffeine amounts are minimal and I don't drink soda.
The amount of caffeine in 2 cups of coffee has been proven to increase estrogen levels in women by 70% during the follicular phase of egg development. This hormonal imbalance could increase the chances of birth defects and lower fertilization rates. So, it worth giving it up for now.
I'm looking at coffee alternatives. I ordered some Caffix and Dandy Blend form Amazon. We'll see if they are tolerable substitutes.
Alcohol is the tougher one. That makes me sound like an addict but I assure you I'm not. I abstained during the two week wait and had cut way back prior, but having a drink or two on the weekends is something I really look forward to. But, similar studies have shown even moderate consumption (<5 drinks per week), can lessen egg quality and fertilization rates. Same is true for sperm quality. So, I'm going to try to cut it back. We'll see how I do on that one.
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