Brave & Curious with Dr Lora Shahine22 Apr 2024

Ep 68 Are your candles toxic for your fertility? Learn from Tristan Weholt from RoxHill Candle Company

Candles can be romantic, even sexy. But ironically, some can make it harder for you to get pregnant. Many common candles can have an impact on fertility, so if you're trying to build your family, you may want to reconsider how you set the mood.

Candles and scents may impact fertility, but never fear: information is power. On this episode of Baby or Bust, you will learn what you need to know about fertility and candles.

In this episode, Dr. Lora Shahine is chatting with Tristan Weholt, founder of Rox Hill Candle Co. Tristan is here to share her insight on parabens, paraffin wax, and the harmful chemicals that are present in some candles.

Dr. Shahine and Tristan also discuss the differences between store-bought, mass-produced candles and those that are purchased through smaller companies – like knowing what ingredients are in the products you purchase.

Protecting reproductive rights is more important now than ever. For National Infertility Awareness Week, here's how you can help:

This pineapple candle (citrus scent) was created in honor of infertility and reproductive rights.

Proceeds for candles purchased this week (April 21-27, 2024) will be donated to three non-profit organizations working hard to educate, advocate, and protect reproductive rights:

ASRM (The American Society of Reproductive Medicine)
Resolve
Doctors for Fertility

In this episode you'll hear:

[1:40] Meet Tristan Weholt, founder of Rox Hill Candle Co.

[5:11] What you need to know about the wax that goes into candles

[8:57] The importance of the wick for candles

[10:47] Considering the scent of your candle choices

[14:02] How to know if a candle is safe

[17:30] A candle for fertility

Resources mentioned:

www.roxhillcandleco.com

The Pineapple Candle: roxhillcandleco.com/products/roxhill-candle-co-x-dr-lora-shahine

Rox Hill Candle Co on IG: @roxhillcandleco

Fragrance & Oils from makesy.com

National Library of Medicine - Phthalates and Their Impacts on Human Health

Stay Up to Date in Fertility News and Events: Weekly Newsletter

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