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.
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.
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.
Glyphosate has been declared an official obesogen.
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%.
Malathion is a pesticide associated with brain damage in children
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.
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.
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)
Scented candles are shown to be harmful by releasing VOCs that negatively impact our health.
Fragrances have been directly associated with allergies, respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, and COPD, as well as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer.
It’s estimated that 75% of US households use air fresheners and many also put air fresheners in their cars.
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)
Plug-ins pose increased risk for the elderly, infants, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems.
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.
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.
We inhale plastic chemicals in dust. Semi volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) leave the plastic, move into the air, and ride on dust.
The plasticizers in packaging can enter a personal care product, especially if the product contains an oil.
BPA mimics the structure and function of the hormone estrogen.
Estrogen dominance in women causes heavy, painful periods, endometriosis, PMS, PCOS, depression, headaches, decreased sex drive, breast tenderness, fibroids, bloating, and more.
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.
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).
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.
Studies have shown that the removal of these products results in a rapid exit of BPA from the body.
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%.
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%.
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.
Bisphenols impact a child’s neurological and hormonal systems.
Most toilet paper contains BPA as well as feminine hygiene products.
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.
SVOCs continue to offgas throughout the life of the product.
Direct sunlight, moisture, and heat on vinyl flooring/blinds causes it to release phthalates more quickly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
