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Are we pigs or are we lions? Dr. Kiltz shares he thoughts on what is best for our bodies. Dr. Robert Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, Central New York’s first successful IVF center, which is annually ranked among the top ten fertility centers in the nation. He has dedicated his career to family building, developing new approaches to reproductive success that are both cutting edge western science and grounded in eastern medicine. Using a blended approach to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—he recommends changes to diet, yoga, acupuncture, and meditation to his fertility patients, and regularly consults with clients from around the globe. Dr. Kiltz believes what we choose to eat has a profound effect on our overall health and a couple’s ability to conceive. The author of several books, including The Fertile Secret: 10 Steps to Living Your Most Fertile Life and the soontobereleased Daily Inspirations, Dr. Kiltz routinely shares his thoughts on wellness, spirituality, and fertility in his blog Mind Body Smile. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx