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All of the research backing our course’s content.
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Removing toxins can resolve allergies, asthma (2), hormone issues (2, 3), depression (2), chronic pain, brain fog, migraines, anxiety disorders, digestion issue (2), fatigue, learning disabilities.
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Low-dose, chronic exposure to pesticides can negatively impact the respiratory system.
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Pesticide exposure has been directly linked to cancer. (1, 2)
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After accidents, cancer is the leading cause of death in children.
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One in 2 men and one in 3 women are projected to get cancer by the American Cancer Society.
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Pesticide exposure has been linked to Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, MS, and other neurological conditions. It’s been shown that the risk of having Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and suicide (1, 2) are significantly higher in districts with greater pesticide use as compared to those with lower pesticide use.
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Pesticides and herbicides can be endocrine (1, 2) and thyroid disrupting chemicals. 105 pesticides have been directly linked to endocrine disruption, including insecticides belonging to the pyrethroid family. They have been linked to fertility issues.
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Pesticides are obesogens (1, 2). Pesticides have been linked to weight gain, regardless of what you eat and how much you exercise, as well as metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
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Glyphosate has been declared an official obesogen.
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Pesticides disrupt and kill healthy bowel flora, and antibiotics disrupt the bowel microbiome.
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Glyphosate was originally patented as an antibiotic, and has been show to kill good bacteria and encourage bad bacteria to grow.
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Eating organic matters! Read this study of people eating a conventional diet for 6 days, then an organic diet for another six days. They found a huge drop in pesticide levels, averaging 60.5%.
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Malathion is a pesticide associated with brain damage in children
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There are currently more than 85,000 chemicals in the US available for use to make up all the products we use daily and few have been tested for safety.
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Cleaning products are not regulated to disclose ingredients or test for safety so it's often unknown which chemicals could be concerning for human health.
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Conventional cleaning products can contain carcinogens, allergens, endocrine disruptors (2, 3), asthmagens, neurotoxins, gut disruptors.
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Cleaning products are absorbed, inhaled and ingested as chemical residues (2).
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One study showed that regular exposure to conventional cleaning has the same harmful effects as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day
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Additional studies show that exposure to harmful chemicals in cleaning products pollute the air (2) and make us more vulnerable to contagious illness.
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Harmful cleaning chemicals are linked to learning disabilities, reproductive disorders, obesity (2), neurological problems, endocrine disruptors, headaches, cancer, asthma, birth defects.
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Removing chemical cleaning products gives significant relief to people with emphysema, COPD and other lung conditions.
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The CDC’s suggestions on removal of germs versus killing of germs.
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Synthetic fragrance can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals.
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Conventional cleaning products can contain carcinogens, allergens, endocrine disruptors (2, 3), asthmagens, neurotoxins, gut disruptors.
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Studies on the importance of sleeping in chemical-free clothing and bedding (2).
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Our laundry choices significantly pollute air quality, homes, others we come in contact with and also outdoor air from vents.
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Studies have found that conventional laundry products contain chemicals that are allergens, asthmagens, neurotoxins, obesogens, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors.
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Signature fragrances are designed to impregnate and stay in clothing.
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Synthetic fragrances can be addicting to the brain.
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Essential oils that are not organic and are processed with solvents have been shown to emit toxic VOCs.
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Fragrance contains hundreds of harmful proprietary chemicals.
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Fragrance chemicals can cause asthma, cancer, hormone disruption, impact our brain, mood and behavior, make us gain weight and cause allergies and skin reactions. (1, 2, 3, 4)
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Scented candles are shown to be harmful by releasing VOCs that negatively impact our health.
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Fragrances have been directly associated with allergies, respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, and COPD, as well as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer.
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Metal wicks contain lead.
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It’s estimated that 75% of US households use air fresheners and many also put air fresheners in their cars.
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Air fresheners that have been shown to be very toxic to pets, cause migraine headaches, earaches, metabolic syndrome, depression, breathing difficulties, loss of coordination, nausea, cancer, irregular heartbeat, diarrhea in babies, as well as liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage. (1, 2, 3)
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Plug-ins pose increased risk for the elderly, infants, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems.
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According to EWG - the Environmental Working Group, the average person is exposed to more than 126 chemicals before even leaving the bathroom in the morning.
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Everything from hair loss, skin rashes, migraines, and muscles aches to reproductive complications, diabetes and cancer have been linked to personal care products we use on a regular basis.
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The average woman uses 12 different personal care products every day.
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Talc should always be avoided because of asbestos contamination which is toxic and carcinogenic.
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BPA and phthalates are two of the highest volume chemicals produced worldwide.
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98% of Americans have a BPA and phthalate body burden. They are even found in the umbilical cord blood of infants.
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BPA and phthalates are thyroid disrupting chemicals. They are linked to autoimmune diseases and implicated in high blood pressure and heart disease.
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BPA and phthalates are asthmagens, carcinogens, obesogens, and neurotoxins.
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BPA and phthalates can contribute to metabolic syndrome.
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BPA and phthalates are linked to birth defects, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, autism, behavioral disorders, depression.
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BPA and phthalates impact the endocrine and reproductive systems.
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It is estimated that Americans are eating and breathing the equivalent of a plastic credit card every week.
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Heat increases plastic exposure.
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Friction of food or liquids in a plastic container increases plastic exposure.
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Foods and beverages that are more acidic accelerate the release of more plastics into the food.
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Foods with a high fat content present the most significant risk as many chemicals used in plastics are lipophilic.
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Damaged plastic containers increase the release of more chemical compounds into your food or water.
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We inhale plastic chemicals in dust. Semi volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) leave the plastic, move into the air, and ride on dust.
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The plasticizers in packaging can enter a personal care product, especially if the product contains an oil.
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BPA mimics the structure and function of the hormone estrogen.
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Estrogen dominance in women causes heavy, painful periods, endometriosis, PMS, PCOS, depression, headaches, decreased sex drive, breast tenderness, fibroids, bloating, and more.
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BPA can cause a woman to be prone to miscarriage.
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Published data in Norway indicated that in 1861, the average age of starting a period was around 16. Today, American girls are reaching puberty around age eight, which makes them more vulnerable to breast cancer and other health issues later in life.
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Estrogen dominance in men causes lower sperm count, male breast growth, erectile dysfunction, abdominal weight gain, low libido, insomnia, fatigue, depression, and anxiety (2, 3).
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Studies show that women with high BPA levels are three to four times less likely to become pregnant and more likely to have a baby with genetic malformation and health difficulties.
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Studies have shown that the removal of these products results in a rapid exit of BPA from the body.
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A study of 77 Harvard college students found that one week of drinking water from polycarbonate bottles increased the level of BPA in their urine by 66%.
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Replacements of BPA, such as BSP or BPF, show that these chemicals are as harmful or even more harmful than BPA.
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One study showed that after just three days of eating a fresh food diet, with no products taken from a can or plastic or plastic packaging, the levels of BPA in participants fell about 65%.
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In another study, people ate one serving of fresh or canned soup daily for five days, and urine levels of BPA were 1,222% higher in those who consumed the canned soup.
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Bisphenols impact a child’s neurological and hormonal systems.
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Most toilet paper contains BPA as well as feminine hygiene products.
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BPA affects our ability to fight infection.
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Many dental sealants contain compounds that turn into BPA on contact with saliva.
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Thermal paper that is used for receipts and airline boarding/baggage claim stubs are especially high in BPA.
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Studies show BPA readily penetrates the skin, especially after using hand sanitizers.
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Phthalates block testosterone action in men and women.
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Health effects that result from exposure to phthalates depend on the timing of the exposure on a developing brain.
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The developing male reproductive tract appears to be the most sensitive to phthalates.
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Food is the leading source of phthalate exposure.
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A 2018 study compared phthalate levels in people who ate home cooked meals with Fresh Foods to those who frequently dined out. Those who ate out had nearly 35% higher levels of phthalates.
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SVOCs continue to offgas throughout the life of the product.
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Direct sunlight, moisture, and heat on vinyl flooring/blinds causes it to release phthalates more quickly.
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The many dangers of clorine and chloramine, which are commonly used to disinfect drinking water. Chlorine and chloramines create even more toxic by-products that cause potential health hazards.
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The EPA and CDC agree that there is no known safe level of lead in a child's blood. Lead is harmful to human health, especially for children.
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Some of the biggest offenders of contaminated water are arsenic, fluoride, pesticides, radiation, PFAS.
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Even showering in contaminated water can risk harmful to trihalomethanes (2)
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The higher the concentration of chlorine you have in your body, and the lower your iodine levels are, the more likely it is that your thyroid function will be negatively impacted.
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The dangers of refined sugar. (2)
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American consumption of vegetable oils and inflammation in the body.
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Excitotoxins play a critical role in the development of several neurological disorders.
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High sodium intake can increase the risk of heart failure, obesity, and the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Refined salt can promote autoimmune disease by increasing pro-inflammatory macrophages.
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Organic food consumption may reduce the risk of allergic disease and of overweight and obesity.
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Most supplements are not rigorously tested and contain hidden dangerous ingredients.
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The supplement industry is not regulated the way prescription drugs are and ingredients on the label may not accurately reflect what’s actually in the supplement.
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Studies show that urine levels of pesticides are significantly reduced just a few days after a diet change to all-organic food.
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Stress (2) or unresolved trauma (2) can make us ill and more susceptible to disease.
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Often times, our physical health is a direct result of our mental health.
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Positive thoughts can actually boost immune, alter our genes, lower blood pressure and improve digestion.
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University of Texas Expressive Writing study showed that 4 days of expressing writing lowered blood pressure, reduced depression, improved sleep, decreased anxiety, increased killer cell activity, improved working memory capacity and improved mood of students. Higher immune function was shown to hold for 6 weeks after the study.