Environmental Toxins Environmental toxins feed cancer, interfere with glucose and cholesterol metabolism and induce insulin resistance and obesity, oxidative stress, mitochondrial injury, altered thyroid metabolism and impaired central appetite regulation. TOXINS TO LOOK FOR: Bisphenol A (BPA) – found in plastic bottles and canned foods, it’s a synthetic hormone that imitates estrogen in the body. Linked to breast cancer, reproductive challenges, obesity and heart disease. Phthalates – also in plastic containers. Many makeup products carry phthalates, avoid products that contain “fragrance.” Stick with all-natural products that have only a few familiar ingredients. Phthalates can cause cancer, birth defects and thyroid issues. Glycol ethers - household cleaning products, cosmetics and paints contain glycol ethers which can damage fertility, lead to birth defects and worsen allergies and asthma. There are others like; Mercury, Lead and Arsenic, all of which create major diseases and should be avoided when possible.
TIPS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE: Avoid plastics. I recommend stainless steel water bottles and glass containers like Pyrex to store leftovers. Detox home. Stick with natural, simple products. Look for products from eco-friendly, non-toxic companies. If you can eat it and also put it on your skin, that’s even better! Exercise and sweat. Exercise and sweating help rid your body of toxins. Get moving and try a sauna or steam bath. Take quality supplements. Many supplements support detoxification including zinc, vitamin C and vitamin B Complex, as well as special glutathioneboosting compounds such as n-acetyl-cysteine and alpha-lipoic acid. I recommend products from Ortho Molecular based on their efficacy. IV infusions of Glutathione are also helpful in detoxing. CONCLUSION You can’t eliminate toxins, but you can reduce exposure. It involves investigative work, switching to safer products and following the four tips above. Give us a call to see how we can help through diagnostic testing, supplements and IV infusions.
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