If you think detoxing is only about water fasts and special supplements, you’ll want to listen up! Even though today’s episode is geared towards detoxing considerations before and during pregnancy, it has wonderful information for everyone! Our guest, Dr Rachel Marynowski, joins us to talk about why and how to detox your body before you get pregnant. Dr Marynowski shares why detoxification is something to put on your radar if you're thinking about conceiving, who needs to think about it, and not only how to detox but how to avoid toxins in the first place. It's a great episode with lots of valuable information!  In Kumbay’all episode 56 Dr Marynowski shares information such as: - How a naturopathic doctor (ND) degree is different from a medical doctor (MD) degree - Why couples should think about detoxification before getting pregnant - If a pre-pregnancy detox is important for birthing people only, or if it matters for partners too  - What some sources of toxins are, and how to avoid them - How to detox before pregnancy, and what to do if you’re already pregnant - Her thoughts about topics such as sparkling water and hydration - The importance of mental and emotional health when preparing for motherhood About Dr Marynowski: Rachel Marynowski ND is a board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Physician in Atlanta, GA. After working in corporate health for a large hospital system, Dr Marynowski sought a more comprehensive medical model, based upon preventive rather than disease-based care; one that analyzes the whole body and encourages patients to take an active role in their own health. Dr Marynowski found that naturopathy was the perfect fit. She graduated from National University of Health Sciences and is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She serves as an elected official on the Georgia Association of Naturopathic Physicians executive board and sits on the advisory committee for the naturopathic program at NUHS. Dr Marynowski holds special interest in women’s health, gastrointestinal dysfunction & disease, environmental medicine, endocrinology/hormonal dysfunction, functional medicine, clinical nutrition and homeopathy. In 2016, she and three colleagues co-founded an integrative medical clinic where she currently practices as the head of primary care. Their clinic, VitalAtlanta, is in downtown Atlanta and includes the Atlanta Birth Center, psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, craniosacral, chiropractic, lactation support, nutrition, midwifery, obstetrics and gynecology. She is also the co-founder of an online health & wellness initiative called www.kaleblossom.com. Her goal is to increase access to integrative medicine and to nourish practitioner partnerships for the ultimate benefit to each individual patient’s healthcare, and to empower patients to reach their optimal health in mind, body and spirit. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Kale Blossom - check out Dr Marynowski’s site for health and wellness tips, or follow her on Instagram for health education and humor! Intonu Wellness - Dr Marynowski’s practice in Atlanta, GA Find a Naturopathic Physician - through the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner - through the Institute for Functional Medicine Progressive Pelvic Education - check out Amanda’s current course offerings and get on the wait list for her homebirth prep course! @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda’s practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook