9th August 2016
Contamination in the air, water and food in Kuala Lumpur has given rise to a generation of women facing poor fertility accumulated diseases, passed on to offspring.
Australian preconception Expert, Sandy B Simmons, who will be in Kuala Lumpur this month, said it’s critical for women to work on their health prior to falling pregnant in order to reduce the chances of passing down disease from generation to generation.
“In many parts of the world, couples are becoming more proactive in reducing their child’s risk of diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancers,” said Ms Simmons.
“If we want to make a real difference in preventing and reducing health challenges in our next generation, preconception health is where we have the biggest opportunity,” she said.
“Let’s not forget their partner, whose input plays a critical part too.”
“Though a woman may not currently be pregnant, in fact she and her partner may not plan on starting a family until the following year, their own health would be the first step to disease prevention in their future son or daughter.”
“With the global rise of type 2 diabetes, and Kuala Lumpur is no exception, a new approach to disease prevention in the unborn is about to turn imagination into reality.”
Ms Simmons suggests couples who are planning on having children, should consider the following preconception care:
- Understand individual beliefs: separate these from the myths and stories handed down the family tree.
- Clarity of mind: this is a key contribution towards the next generation and their own fertility.
- Medication free: stop taking all unnecessary medications, cleaning and repairing internal functions of their body.
- Women’s Intuition: connect to their inner intuitive self for guidance.
- Patience: allow at least three to 12 months to prepare, to then allow the natural process of conception to occur.
Obesity is one of the prime precursors that prevents conception and increases diseases, such as diabetes from our modern world, being passed onto our offspring.
A 2012 survey conducted by the Malaysian Ministry of Health estimated 2.6 million people over 18 had been diagnosed with diabetes in Malaysia. That’s 15.2% of the adult population. With approximately 30% of the population being overweight, current projections predict a future that does not look very bright. By 2020, the number of people living with diabetes will reach 4.3 million. By 2030, the costs associated with diabetes will increase by 60%. This is a high price to pay for something that is preventable.
For more information on how to prepare for preconception, or purchase a copy of
‘Simple Truths, Being Prepared, A Practical Guide for Preconception’, visit www.simpletruthsthebooks.com
About Sandy B. Simmons IBCLC
With a 25 year career in the health industry as a Lactation Consultant and Natural Fertility Educator, International Author and Speaker, Ms Simmons is one of Australia’s leading Naturopathic-Nutritionist experts.
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