Dr. Aly Cohen

But that only removes a very small proportion of contaminants in general. They vary in terms of manufacturing. Same with the refrigerator. A refrigerator door often can have a water system and a filter, and that's a carbon block as well. But then when you move to different options, you can move all the way up to reverse osmosis, which nowadays is very, very cost effective.

But that only removes a very small proportion of contaminants in general. They vary in terms of manufacturing. Same with the refrigerator. A refrigerator door often can have a water system and a filter, and that's a carbon block as well. But then when you move to different options, you can move all the way up to reverse osmosis, which nowadays is very, very cost effective.

But that only removes a very small proportion of contaminants in general. They vary in terms of manufacturing. Same with the refrigerator. A refrigerator door often can have a water system and a filter, and that's a carbon block as well. But then when you move to different options, you can move all the way up to reverse osmosis, which nowadays is very, very cost effective.

I've watched the prices drop over the last 10, 15 years, and they run about $275 to buy and about $150 for a plumber to install in one hour because they're just splitting the water line. You can have it on top of your counter in your kitchen. You can have it underneath your sink, which is much easier, believe it or not, because you don't have to keep refilling it.

I've watched the prices drop over the last 10, 15 years, and they run about $275 to buy and about $150 for a plumber to install in one hour because they're just splitting the water line. You can have it on top of your counter in your kitchen. You can have it underneath your sink, which is much easier, believe it or not, because you don't have to keep refilling it.

I've watched the prices drop over the last 10, 15 years, and they run about $275 to buy and about $150 for a plumber to install in one hour because they're just splitting the water line. You can have it on top of your counter in your kitchen. You can have it underneath your sink, which is much easier, believe it or not, because you don't have to keep refilling it.

I've tried them all out in terms of convenience. And I will tell you reverse osmosis now that it's cost effective. I do encourage people to think about that when they're moving into apartments or homes, even if you're going to colleges, if you're going, you know, traveling and renting apartments, there's there's really a lot of options that you can filter your water.

I've tried them all out in terms of convenience. And I will tell you reverse osmosis now that it's cost effective. I do encourage people to think about that when they're moving into apartments or homes, even if you're going to colleges, if you're going, you know, traveling and renting apartments, there's there's really a lot of options that you can filter your water.

I've tried them all out in terms of convenience. And I will tell you reverse osmosis now that it's cost effective. I do encourage people to think about that when they're moving into apartments or homes, even if you're going to colleges, if you're going, you know, traveling and renting apartments, there's there's really a lot of options that you can filter your water.

So any filtration is better than none for sure. But then there's a variety. And I talk about in the book, a variety of options for people to decide what's best for them.

So any filtration is better than none for sure. But then there's a variety. And I talk about in the book, a variety of options for people to decide what's best for them.

So any filtration is better than none for sure. But then there's a variety. And I talk about in the book, a variety of options for people to decide what's best for them.

A reverse osmosis moving, well, in terms of its benefit. Oh, it's going to be up to supreme for sure.

A reverse osmosis moving, well, in terms of its benefit. Oh, it's going to be up to supreme for sure.

A reverse osmosis moving, well, in terms of its benefit. Oh, it's going to be up to supreme for sure.

It's also found naturally in some foods such as farm foods. And it's also on food washes. So it's in the food system of cleaning our produce that we may or may not have control over. So because of these outside invaders that like to stick to the thyroid gland and disrupt its function, iodine protects the thyroid gland. So you don't want to take too much. You don't want to take none or too little.

It's also found naturally in some foods such as farm foods. And it's also on food washes. So it's in the food system of cleaning our produce that we may or may not have control over. So because of these outside invaders that like to stick to the thyroid gland and disrupt its function, iodine protects the thyroid gland. So you don't want to take too much. You don't want to take none or too little.

It's also found naturally in some foods such as farm foods. And it's also on food washes. So it's in the food system of cleaning our produce that we may or may not have control over. So because of these outside invaders that like to stick to the thyroid gland and disrupt its function, iodine protects the thyroid gland. So you don't want to take too much. You don't want to take none or too little.

Really anything. It's up, you know, the thousands of chemicals that vary from whatever. I mean, look, we just had a, you know, a clog in our sink and we poured Drano down, right? Anything that you put down the sink or actually the toilet, sewage becomes drinking water. So the number of things that are in our drinking water is remarkable.

Really anything. It's up, you know, the thousands of chemicals that vary from whatever. I mean, look, we just had a, you know, a clog in our sink and we poured Drano down, right? Anything that you put down the sink or actually the toilet, sewage becomes drinking water. So the number of things that are in our drinking water is remarkable.

Really anything. It's up, you know, the thousands of chemicals that vary from whatever. I mean, look, we just had a, you know, a clog in our sink and we poured Drano down, right? Anything that you put down the sink or actually the toilet, sewage becomes drinking water. So the number of things that are in our drinking water is remarkable.

When it comes to the most common, well, often you'll get things like industrial chemicals, things like heavy metals, like arsenic, sometimes lead even. For sure, you can get, you know, cadmium. There's lots of things like BPA and plasticizer chemicals. There's certainly detergents, which are intentionally added.

When it comes to the most common, well, often you'll get things like industrial chemicals, things like heavy metals, like arsenic, sometimes lead even. For sure, you can get, you know, cadmium. There's lots of things like BPA and plasticizer chemicals. There's certainly detergents, which are intentionally added.

When it comes to the most common, well, often you'll get things like industrial chemicals, things like heavy metals, like arsenic, sometimes lead even. For sure, you can get, you know, cadmium. There's lots of things like BPA and plasticizer chemicals. There's certainly detergents, which are intentionally added.

as well as chlorine and often fluoride that are added at these wastewater treatment plants intentionally for various reasons. Right. But our job is really to think about how do you remove the chemicals, even those that are intentionally added when they hit your home, when they hit your glass. So the point of use.

as well as chlorine and often fluoride that are added at these wastewater treatment plants intentionally for various reasons. Right. But our job is really to think about how do you remove the chemicals, even those that are intentionally added when they hit your home, when they hit your glass. So the point of use.

as well as chlorine and often fluoride that are added at these wastewater treatment plants intentionally for various reasons. Right. But our job is really to think about how do you remove the chemicals, even those that are intentionally added when they hit your home, when they hit your glass. So the point of use.

And so that's really the value, no matter where your water comes from into your home, whether it's a well, whether it's wastewater treatment plant, you have an opportunity to to really clean what goes into your body. And your body is 85, 87% water.

And so that's really the value, no matter where your water comes from into your home, whether it's a well, whether it's wastewater treatment plant, you have an opportunity to to really clean what goes into your body. And your body is 85, 87% water.

And so that's really the value, no matter where your water comes from into your home, whether it's a well, whether it's wastewater treatment plant, you have an opportunity to to really clean what goes into your body. And your body is 85, 87% water.

So if we can get that right, it's really helpful, not only in terms of what we're exposed to, but how we detoxify our body from things we don't always have control over.

So if we can get that right, it's really helpful, not only in terms of what we're exposed to, but how we detoxify our body from things we don't always have control over.

So if we can get that right, it's really helpful, not only in terms of what we're exposed to, but how we detoxify our body from things we don't always have control over.

For sure. So when I talk about any of these exposures, I color my hair. I've watched my kids play lacrosse on toxic turf five times, you know, five, three times a week, whatever games. The idea is that life is such that you don't want to flip out over one or two exposures here and there or any of these kind of like, you know, what I call the allow of my four A's is.

For sure. So when I talk about any of these exposures, I color my hair. I've watched my kids play lacrosse on toxic turf five times, you know, five, three times a week, whatever games. The idea is that life is such that you don't want to flip out over one or two exposures here and there or any of these kind of like, you know, what I call the allow of my four A's is.

For sure. So when I talk about any of these exposures, I color my hair. I've watched my kids play lacrosse on toxic turf five times, you know, five, three times a week, whatever games. The idea is that life is such that you don't want to flip out over one or two exposures here and there or any of these kind of like, you know, what I call the allow of my four A's is.

Life in general is fluid and we're going to be exposed to birthday cakes and travel. What you want to be thinking about is the chronic exposures that you can control because by volume that will add up over time. Even if they're very, very, very small doses, very small amounts because of the way they work in the human body, even the very smallest doses can actually have some effects on our health.

Life in general is fluid and we're going to be exposed to birthday cakes and travel. What you want to be thinking about is the chronic exposures that you can control because by volume that will add up over time. Even if they're very, very, very small doses, very small amounts because of the way they work in the human body, even the very smallest doses can actually have some effects on our health.

Life in general is fluid and we're going to be exposed to birthday cakes and travel. What you want to be thinking about is the chronic exposures that you can control because by volume that will add up over time. Even if they're very, very, very small doses, very small amounts because of the way they work in the human body, even the very smallest doses can actually have some effects on our health.

I would say we do have to worry more because in the amount of time that we've had from generation to generation, 10, 15, 40, 50 years, we had an exponential growth in the number of chemicals that have come into the market. We're upwards of 95,000, maybe even more in terms of the chemicals.

I would say we do have to worry more because in the amount of time that we've had from generation to generation, 10, 15, 40, 50 years, we had an exponential growth in the number of chemicals that have come into the market. We're upwards of 95,000, maybe even more in terms of the chemicals.

I would say we do have to worry more because in the amount of time that we've had from generation to generation, 10, 15, 40, 50 years, we had an exponential growth in the number of chemicals that have come into the market. We're upwards of 95,000, maybe even more in terms of the chemicals.

that have been added in fact about a thousand to fifteen hundred new chemicals add into the system every year about 15 new compounds are uh patented every week and most of them if not all of them have not been tested or been required to have testing for safety or toxicity before they go into the products that go in onto our products into our into our homes and onto our bodies

that have been added in fact about a thousand to fifteen hundred new chemicals add into the system every year about 15 new compounds are uh patented every week and most of them if not all of them have not been tested or been required to have testing for safety or toxicity before they go into the products that go in onto our products into our into our homes and onto our bodies

that have been added in fact about a thousand to fifteen hundred new chemicals add into the system every year about 15 new compounds are uh patented every week and most of them if not all of them have not been tested or been required to have testing for safety or toxicity before they go into the products that go in onto our products into our into our homes and onto our bodies

So there's a recommendation I have of about 150 micrograms of iodine as sodium iodide often, even in a multivitamin. It's very protective and very helpful.

So there's a recommendation I have of about 150 micrograms of iodine as sodium iodide often, even in a multivitamin. It's very protective and very helpful.

So there's a recommendation I have of about 150 micrograms of iodine as sodium iodide often, even in a multivitamin. It's very protective and very helpful.

So thinking about just the vast number that have increased and the fact that all of these different areas of our lives, like water systems, have not improved, you know, there's lots that we are now kind of catching up with. Humans never were exposed to this level of synthetic chemical exposure in our whole, you know, millions of years of existence until about 75 years ago.

So thinking about just the vast number that have increased and the fact that all of these different areas of our lives, like water systems, have not improved, you know, there's lots that we are now kind of catching up with. Humans never were exposed to this level of synthetic chemical exposure in our whole, you know, millions of years of existence until about 75 years ago.

So thinking about just the vast number that have increased and the fact that all of these different areas of our lives, like water systems, have not improved, you know, there's lots that we are now kind of catching up with. Humans never were exposed to this level of synthetic chemical exposure in our whole, you know, millions of years of existence until about 75 years ago.

So it's a very short period of time for the human body to really adjust or adapt to these exposures.

So it's a very short period of time for the human body to really adjust or adapt to these exposures.

So it's a very short period of time for the human body to really adjust or adapt to these exposures.

So, you know, what happens with our air is that things in the air don't just stay in the air, right? There's particles that you can't even see. They're called particulate matter. And they're so small that they're even, you know, say 2.5 microns, which is so small. It's basically the size of maybe half of the diameter of a hair. in terms of its tininess.

So, you know, what happens with our air is that things in the air don't just stay in the air, right? There's particles that you can't even see. They're called particulate matter. And they're so small that they're even, you know, say 2.5 microns, which is so small. It's basically the size of maybe half of the diameter of a hair. in terms of its tininess.

So, you know, what happens with our air is that things in the air don't just stay in the air, right? There's particles that you can't even see. They're called particulate matter. And they're so small that they're even, you know, say 2.5 microns, which is so small. It's basically the size of maybe half of the diameter of a hair. in terms of its tininess.

Yeah, the studies really show there's lots of nutrients and we can go into that, but there's lots of nutrients we're not getting in modern day time that we needed as evolutionary beings for millions of years. And iodine is just one of those things that we're not getting every day. We're not getting the right amounts. We're inconsistent. We have busy lives.

Yeah, the studies really show there's lots of nutrients and we can go into that, but there's lots of nutrients we're not getting in modern day time that we needed as evolutionary beings for millions of years. And iodine is just one of those things that we're not getting every day. We're not getting the right amounts. We're inconsistent. We have busy lives.

Yeah, the studies really show there's lots of nutrients and we can go into that, but there's lots of nutrients we're not getting in modern day time that we needed as evolutionary beings for millions of years. And iodine is just one of those things that we're not getting every day. We're not getting the right amounts. We're inconsistent. We have busy lives.

So there's a lot of particulate matter that we are breathing in that we just can't see, right? Unlike smoke, where you might actually see smoke, that's enormous number of particulate matter kind of combined together. Now, when it comes to the air, it passes, right?

So there's a lot of particulate matter that we are breathing in that we just can't see, right? Unlike smoke, where you might actually see smoke, that's enormous number of particulate matter kind of combined together. Now, when it comes to the air, it passes, right?

So there's a lot of particulate matter that we are breathing in that we just can't see, right? Unlike smoke, where you might actually see smoke, that's enormous number of particulate matter kind of combined together. Now, when it comes to the air, it passes, right?

You know, air goes in front of us constantly, but it can be reaccumulated with a lot of chemicals when it comes to things we bring into our home, for example. When your home is really airtight, as they are, you know, for economic reasons to keep our

You know, air goes in front of us constantly, but it can be reaccumulated with a lot of chemicals when it comes to things we bring into our home, for example. When your home is really airtight, as they are, you know, for economic reasons to keep our

You know, air goes in front of us constantly, but it can be reaccumulated with a lot of chemicals when it comes to things we bring into our home, for example. When your home is really airtight, as they are, you know, for economic reasons to keep our

heating and air conditioning bills normal or low, and we don't open windows, then we're really keeping a lot of the chemicals that aerate into the air sealed in, which means that we're breathing in those chemicals quite readily and quite often.

heating and air conditioning bills normal or low, and we don't open windows, then we're really keeping a lot of the chemicals that aerate into the air sealed in, which means that we're breathing in those chemicals quite readily and quite often.

heating and air conditioning bills normal or low, and we don't open windows, then we're really keeping a lot of the chemicals that aerate into the air sealed in, which means that we're breathing in those chemicals quite readily and quite often.

Dust essentially is when those particulate matter, those chemicals that are in the air, and think like air freshener, candles, incense, when those, even smoking, those chemicals fall to the ground, fall onto surfaces, And that's what accumulates in dust.

Dust essentially is when those particulate matter, those chemicals that are in the air, and think like air freshener, candles, incense, when those, even smoking, those chemicals fall to the ground, fall onto surfaces, And that's what accumulates in dust.

Dust essentially is when those particulate matter, those chemicals that are in the air, and think like air freshener, candles, incense, when those, even smoking, those chemicals fall to the ground, fall onto surfaces, And that's what accumulates in dust.

In fact, studies that show, you know, dust actually is one of the most toxic components in homes because it tends to be what's gathered from all of the products, cleaning products, personal care products, industrial chemical products, even, you know, cables and things like flame retardant chemicals end up in our dust. And what's on the floor? Pets. kids, hand-to-mouth behavior.

In fact, studies that show, you know, dust actually is one of the most toxic components in homes because it tends to be what's gathered from all of the products, cleaning products, personal care products, industrial chemical products, even, you know, cables and things like flame retardant chemicals end up in our dust. And what's on the floor? Pets. kids, hand-to-mouth behavior.

In fact, studies that show, you know, dust actually is one of the most toxic components in homes because it tends to be what's gathered from all of the products, cleaning products, personal care products, industrial chemical products, even, you know, cables and things like flame retardant chemicals end up in our dust. And what's on the floor? Pets. kids, hand-to-mouth behavior.

So it's a great place to work in terms of solutions. You know, you can work by cleaning up dust or not bringing in a lot of these air balloons in the first place, which often we do into our own home.

So it's a great place to work in terms of solutions. You know, you can work by cleaning up dust or not bringing in a lot of these air balloons in the first place, which often we do into our own home.

So it's a great place to work in terms of solutions. You know, you can work by cleaning up dust or not bringing in a lot of these air balloons in the first place, which often we do into our own home.

Well, we know that many of the contaminants in particulate matter, you know, air quality issues, can increase a lot of things. It's associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's been associated with mental health issues such as, you know, anxiety and depression. We know there's associations.

Well, we know that many of the contaminants in particulate matter, you know, air quality issues, can increase a lot of things. It's associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's been associated with mental health issues such as, you know, anxiety and depression. We know there's associations.

Well, we know that many of the contaminants in particulate matter, you know, air quality issues, can increase a lot of things. It's associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's been associated with mental health issues such as, you know, anxiety and depression. We know there's associations.

This has been well studied around the world in some of the most polluted cities in the world that conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and early dementia have But we also know that it affects the immune system, which is the area I like to talk about specifically in the book. It is very inflammatory, many of these chemicals that get in through breathing, right?

This has been well studied around the world in some of the most polluted cities in the world that conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and early dementia have But we also know that it affects the immune system, which is the area I like to talk about specifically in the book. It is very inflammatory, many of these chemicals that get in through breathing, right?

This has been well studied around the world in some of the most polluted cities in the world that conditions such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and early dementia have But we also know that it affects the immune system, which is the area I like to talk about specifically in the book. It is very inflammatory, many of these chemicals that get in through breathing, right?

We're breathing them in just like oxygen, right? We can't go without oxygen. Well, what comes in with that air also is circulating throughout our body. And it can, in fact, increase the inflammatory response in the body. We have acute issues such as asthma, right?

We're breathing them in just like oxygen, right? We can't go without oxygen. Well, what comes in with that air also is circulating throughout our body. And it can, in fact, increase the inflammatory response in the body. We have acute issues such as asthma, right?

We're breathing them in just like oxygen, right? We can't go without oxygen. Well, what comes in with that air also is circulating throughout our body. And it can, in fact, increase the inflammatory response in the body. We have acute issues such as asthma, right?

If you're an asthmatic and you breathe in some of the particulate matter, often in cities, but even in other areas, you could have an acute response, which is an asthmatic reaction, a spasm of your breathing apparatus. But then there's these chronic low-level exposures, again, that you are bringing into your body. They can be measured in blood levels and urine levels.

If you're an asthmatic and you breathe in some of the particulate matter, often in cities, but even in other areas, you could have an acute response, which is an asthmatic reaction, a spasm of your breathing apparatus. But then there's these chronic low-level exposures, again, that you are bringing into your body. They can be measured in blood levels and urine levels.

If you're an asthmatic and you breathe in some of the particulate matter, often in cities, but even in other areas, you could have an acute response, which is an asthmatic reaction, a spasm of your breathing apparatus. But then there's these chronic low-level exposures, again, that you are bringing into your body. They can be measured in blood levels and urine levels.

You know, we don't have always the access to foods that we want. So really, it's not even in food. And actually, in the 1950s, it was added to bread as a public health service, knowing that we have such low iodine levels in our food. But no one eats bread really anymore. A lot of people don't eat bread. I shouldn't say everyone. And it used to be in table salt.

You know, we don't have always the access to foods that we want. So really, it's not even in food. And actually, in the 1950s, it was added to bread as a public health service, knowing that we have such low iodine levels in our food. But no one eats bread really anymore. A lot of people don't eat bread. I shouldn't say everyone. And it used to be in table salt.

You know, we don't have always the access to foods that we want. So really, it's not even in food. And actually, in the 1950s, it was added to bread as a public health service, knowing that we have such low iodine levels in our food. But no one eats bread really anymore. A lot of people don't eat bread. I shouldn't say everyone. And it used to be in table salt.

And we also have a great opportunity to reduce those exposures as well. But health issues are real when it comes to particulate matter, and we should really pay attention.

And we also have a great opportunity to reduce those exposures as well. But health issues are real when it comes to particulate matter, and we should really pay attention.

And we also have a great opportunity to reduce those exposures as well. But health issues are real when it comes to particulate matter, and we should really pay attention.

I'm going to bump the D and I'm going to put it right underneath the water because it's such a major exposure into the human body.

I'm going to bump the D and I'm going to put it right underneath the water because it's such a major exposure into the human body.

I'm going to bump the D and I'm going to put it right underneath the water because it's such a major exposure into the human body.

I'll put it in D and, oh, you can just leave it with this nonstick pants, of course.

I'll put it in D and, oh, you can just leave it with this nonstick pants, of course.

I'll put it in D and, oh, you can just leave it with this nonstick pants, of course.

Oh, it's fascinating. And there's other data to suggest when temperatures change, when ozone goes up in terms of its levels and there's a poor air quality rating, that there's higher levels of admissions to the emergency room for psychiatric issues. There's fewer police stops. There's less inspecting of our food when it comes into the country.

Oh, it's fascinating. And there's other data to suggest when temperatures change, when ozone goes up in terms of its levels and there's a poor air quality rating, that there's higher levels of admissions to the emergency room for psychiatric issues. There's fewer police stops. There's less inspecting of our food when it comes into the country.

Oh, it's fascinating. And there's other data to suggest when temperatures change, when ozone goes up in terms of its levels and there's a poor air quality rating, that there's higher levels of admissions to the emergency room for psychiatric issues. There's fewer police stops. There's less inspecting of our food when it comes into the country.

So when you talk about productivity, you're also talking about sort of downstream effects that can affect all of us. But the productivity issue is a real issue when it comes to not just climate change and temperature, but also what's correlated is actually particulate matter issues.

So when you talk about productivity, you're also talking about sort of downstream effects that can affect all of us. But the productivity issue is a real issue when it comes to not just climate change and temperature, but also what's correlated is actually particulate matter issues.

So when you talk about productivity, you're also talking about sort of downstream effects that can affect all of us. But the productivity issue is a real issue when it comes to not just climate change and temperature, but also what's correlated is actually particulate matter issues.

The CO2 monitors are very inexpensive, and that's easy to pick up. What I found recently when I was researching the fire information in terms of L.A. 's exposure, you really can think about your air filter in terms of what's called – circulating air delivery rate, CADR, is what you want to start thinking about when you're looking at these. I mean, ratings are great, right?

The CO2 monitors are very inexpensive, and that's easy to pick up. What I found recently when I was researching the fire information in terms of L.A. 's exposure, you really can think about your air filter in terms of what's called – circulating air delivery rate, CADR, is what you want to start thinking about when you're looking at these. I mean, ratings are great, right?

The CO2 monitors are very inexpensive, and that's easy to pick up. What I found recently when I was researching the fire information in terms of L.A. 's exposure, you really can think about your air filter in terms of what's called – circulating air delivery rate, CADR, is what you want to start thinking about when you're looking at these. I mean, ratings are great, right?

It was added to table salt, like Morton's type of table salt. Now a lot of people are having Himalayan sea salt, kosher sea salt, very unprocessed sea salt processes. And there's no iodine in those products. So we're not getting iodine, even though we think we're getting it from salt. We're not getting it from food.

It was added to table salt, like Morton's type of table salt. Now a lot of people are having Himalayan sea salt, kosher sea salt, very unprocessed sea salt processes. And there's no iodine in those products. So we're not getting iodine, even though we think we're getting it from salt. We're not getting it from food.

It was added to table salt, like Morton's type of table salt. Now a lot of people are having Himalayan sea salt, kosher sea salt, very unprocessed sea salt processes. And there's no iodine in those products. So we're not getting iodine, even though we think we're getting it from salt. We're not getting it from food.

But if you want to actually look at what you're trying to accomplish, it's you want to circulate the air in such a way that it manages a certain space. So the active way to do that is to look for the CADR on a air filter and look for 300 CADR for every 500 square feet. So the idea is you want to match the filtration ability to the space that you plan on using it for.

But if you want to actually look at what you're trying to accomplish, it's you want to circulate the air in such a way that it manages a certain space. So the active way to do that is to look for the CADR on a air filter and look for 300 CADR for every 500 square feet. So the idea is you want to match the filtration ability to the space that you plan on using it for.

But if you want to actually look at what you're trying to accomplish, it's you want to circulate the air in such a way that it manages a certain space. So the active way to do that is to look for the CADR on a air filter and look for 300 CADR for every 500 square feet. So the idea is you want to match the filtration ability to the space that you plan on using it for.

So again, 300 CADR for every 500 square feet, and you would increase that for what you're using it for. The other thing you can really consider for those listening is the HVAC system in your home, right? You know, the HVAC system, heating and ventilation, an air conditioning system. You know, if you have vents in your home, you can change out what's called the MERV rating of the filter.

So again, 300 CADR for every 500 square feet, and you would increase that for what you're using it for. The other thing you can really consider for those listening is the HVAC system in your home, right? You know, the HVAC system, heating and ventilation, an air conditioning system. You know, if you have vents in your home, you can change out what's called the MERV rating of the filter.

So again, 300 CADR for every 500 square feet, and you would increase that for what you're using it for. The other thing you can really consider for those listening is the HVAC system in your home, right? You know, the HVAC system, heating and ventilation, an air conditioning system. You know, if you have vents in your home, you can change out what's called the MERV rating of the filter.

And the MERV is the, I wish I knew the name of the acronym specifically, but basically MERV ratings are based on what you're trying to accomplish in your space. They're usually set as a default between five and nine MERV. But you can move up to, say, 13, 14, 15, even 16, especially in areas where you've been hit with fires and smoke.

And the MERV is the, I wish I knew the name of the acronym specifically, but basically MERV ratings are based on what you're trying to accomplish in your space. They're usually set as a default between five and nine MERV. But you can move up to, say, 13, 14, 15, even 16, especially in areas where you've been hit with fires and smoke.

And the MERV is the, I wish I knew the name of the acronym specifically, but basically MERV ratings are based on what you're trying to accomplish in your space. They're usually set as a default between five and nine MERV. But you can move up to, say, 13, 14, 15, even 16, especially in areas where you've been hit with fires and smoke.

And so you're creating a better system by which you can catch that particulate matter and just make sure you're on top of changing them out regularly.

And so you're creating a better system by which you can catch that particulate matter and just make sure you're on top of changing them out regularly.

And so you're creating a better system by which you can catch that particulate matter and just make sure you're on top of changing them out regularly.

Yeah. And not only that, I, so I have a system for doing that because I have a work water filter that's reverse osmosis under my kitchen sink. Um, and I have a home one. And so essentially I just time it to major holidays. Which is kind of a bummer if I'm not invited to something, but I'm changing my filter instead.

Yeah. And not only that, I, so I have a system for doing that because I have a work water filter that's reverse osmosis under my kitchen sink. Um, and I have a home one. And so essentially I just time it to major holidays. Which is kind of a bummer if I'm not invited to something, but I'm changing my filter instead.

Yeah. And not only that, I, so I have a system for doing that because I have a work water filter that's reverse osmosis under my kitchen sink. Um, and I have a home one. And so essentially I just time it to major holidays. Which is kind of a bummer if I'm not invited to something, but I'm changing my filter instead.

But really, if you think about it, New Year's and Memorial Day are really two opportunities around those times that are six months apart. And so I really actually make that a mission to keep on top of those two holidays. You can pick any holidays you want. But when you're talking about three month changes versus six months changes, if you tie them to things that have meaning to you.

But really, if you think about it, New Year's and Memorial Day are really two opportunities around those times that are six months apart. And so I really actually make that a mission to keep on top of those two holidays. You can pick any holidays you want. But when you're talking about three month changes versus six months changes, if you tie them to things that have meaning to you.

But really, if you think about it, New Year's and Memorial Day are really two opportunities around those times that are six months apart. And so I really actually make that a mission to keep on top of those two holidays. You can pick any holidays you want. But when you're talking about three month changes versus six months changes, if you tie them to things that have meaning to you.

then you're more likely to stay on top of it. And I write down the date every time I do it because you want to make sure you have that date so you can work off of that. And sometimes I forget and I hope people who are listening are not forgetting like I did.

then you're more likely to stay on top of it. And I write down the date every time I do it because you want to make sure you have that date so you can work off of that. And sometimes I forget and I hope people who are listening are not forgetting like I did.

then you're more likely to stay on top of it. And I write down the date every time I do it because you want to make sure you have that date so you can work off of that. And sometimes I forget and I hope people who are listening are not forgetting like I did.

It's limited, and it's just something to think about among several others, which is why one of the solutions, besides being worried about which foods and how often, is to really think about even a multivitamin that has the right amount, which is about 150 micrograms of iodine per day.

It's limited, and it's just something to think about among several others, which is why one of the solutions, besides being worried about which foods and how often, is to really think about even a multivitamin that has the right amount, which is about 150 micrograms of iodine per day.

It's limited, and it's just something to think about among several others, which is why one of the solutions, besides being worried about which foods and how often, is to really think about even a multivitamin that has the right amount, which is about 150 micrograms of iodine per day.

Yeah, the forays was something that I designed because I teach doctors, I teach high school and college students. And after doing this a long time, you start to figure out what is the simplest way to chop up this topic into a way that people can really absorb it. So the forays are very simple. It's basically number one is assess.

Yeah, the forays was something that I designed because I teach doctors, I teach high school and college students. And after doing this a long time, you start to figure out what is the simplest way to chop up this topic into a way that people can really absorb it. So the forays are very simple. It's basically number one is assess.

Yeah, the forays was something that I designed because I teach doctors, I teach high school and college students. And after doing this a long time, you start to figure out what is the simplest way to chop up this topic into a way that people can really absorb it. So the forays are very simple. It's basically number one is assess.

You have to assess the situation to really know what you're trying to fix, right? So in the book, I have a 50-question survey that really just asks very basic questions. You give a one or a zero answer. You add up those numbers to kind of see where you're starting from, which is reasonable and shouldn't be overwhelming, but it's good questions that everyone can answer.

You have to assess the situation to really know what you're trying to fix, right? So in the book, I have a 50-question survey that really just asks very basic questions. You give a one or a zero answer. You add up those numbers to kind of see where you're starting from, which is reasonable and shouldn't be overwhelming, but it's good questions that everyone can answer.

You have to assess the situation to really know what you're trying to fix, right? So in the book, I have a 50-question survey that really just asks very basic questions. You give a one or a zero answer. You add up those numbers to kind of see where you're starting from, which is reasonable and shouldn't be overwhelming, but it's good questions that everyone can answer.

So assess is looking at the problem.

So assess is looking at the problem.

So assess is looking at the problem.

Yeah. So do you filter your water? Do you use do you dry clean your clothing? Do you travel through big cities to go to work or to home? I mean, these are all different, very reasonable questions about exposures that anyone could wrap their head around. And once you get a level, a number, you can kind of say, OK, let's see where I can go with this.

Yeah. So do you filter your water? Do you use do you dry clean your clothing? Do you travel through big cities to go to work or to home? I mean, these are all different, very reasonable questions about exposures that anyone could wrap their head around. And once you get a level, a number, you can kind of say, OK, let's see where I can go with this.

Yeah. So do you filter your water? Do you use do you dry clean your clothing? Do you travel through big cities to go to work or to home? I mean, these are all different, very reasonable questions about exposures that anyone could wrap their head around. And once you get a level, a number, you can kind of say, OK, let's see where I can go with this.

The second A is avoid, right? So we can avoid. I call it avoid and swap. But avoid is really, do we really need all of these cleaning products? A door cleaner, a window cleaner, a sink cleaner, a carpet cleaner. You know, there's a lot we can cut back on. that we've been marketed to in terms of keeping up with the Joneses in terms of cleanliness, antimicrobials, bacteria fears.

The second A is avoid, right? So we can avoid. I call it avoid and swap. But avoid is really, do we really need all of these cleaning products? A door cleaner, a window cleaner, a sink cleaner, a carpet cleaner. You know, there's a lot we can cut back on. that we've been marketed to in terms of keeping up with the Joneses in terms of cleanliness, antimicrobials, bacteria fears.

The second A is avoid, right? So we can avoid. I call it avoid and swap. But avoid is really, do we really need all of these cleaning products? A door cleaner, a window cleaner, a sink cleaner, a carpet cleaner. You know, there's a lot we can cut back on. that we've been marketed to in terms of keeping up with the Joneses in terms of cleanliness, antimicrobials, bacteria fears.

We want to keep our microbiomes healthy, and we don't need all of these products that we've been told we do. So avoiding is one good way, like air fresheners and all that, but also swapping. Having the ability to swap out what we do like using to cleaner versions, making smarter choices. This is really part of this whole process, right? We want to keep some of the stuff we like.

We want to keep our microbiomes healthy, and we don't need all of these products that we've been told we do. So avoiding is one good way, like air fresheners and all that, but also swapping. Having the ability to swap out what we do like using to cleaner versions, making smarter choices. This is really part of this whole process, right? We want to keep some of the stuff we like.

We want to keep our microbiomes healthy, and we don't need all of these products that we've been told we do. So avoiding is one good way, like air fresheners and all that, but also swapping. Having the ability to swap out what we do like using to cleaner versions, making smarter choices. This is really part of this whole process, right? We want to keep some of the stuff we like.

The third A is add. And this is really kind of critical because you can take away all the triggers, all the environmental chemicals, all the exposures that are harmful in the world. But what you also need to think about is how do you give the human body things that it needs to thrive at the cellular level, at the organ level? So, for instance, there are nutrients in food that we now know.

The third A is add. And this is really kind of critical because you can take away all the triggers, all the environmental chemicals, all the exposures that are harmful in the world. But what you also need to think about is how do you give the human body things that it needs to thrive at the cellular level, at the organ level? So, for instance, there are nutrients in food that we now know.

The third A is add. And this is really kind of critical because you can take away all the triggers, all the environmental chemicals, all the exposures that are harmful in the world. But what you also need to think about is how do you give the human body things that it needs to thrive at the cellular level, at the organ level? So, for instance, there are nutrients in food that we now know.

Not only help us nutritionally for growth and development, but actually offset the effects from harmful chemicals on our epigenome in terms of our gene expression. So we have food that is essentially medicine to offset modern exposures that we are now seeing. But we also want to add in things that help detoxify the human body. So sweating is remarkable.

Not only help us nutritionally for growth and development, but actually offset the effects from harmful chemicals on our epigenome in terms of our gene expression. So we have food that is essentially medicine to offset modern exposures that we are now seeing. But we also want to add in things that help detoxify the human body. So sweating is remarkable.

Not only help us nutritionally for growth and development, but actually offset the effects from harmful chemicals on our epigenome in terms of our gene expression. So we have food that is essentially medicine to offset modern exposures that we are now seeing. But we also want to add in things that help detoxify the human body. So sweating is remarkable.

It's something we've held on to for millions of years. We want to add in great sleep. So not just quantity, which we all think about rest and feeling alert, but we also want to think about how do we get the best sleep so that we can clean out chemicals while we sleep through what's called the glymphatic system. It's the fluid around our brain and our spinal cord.

It's something we've held on to for millions of years. We want to add in great sleep. So not just quantity, which we all think about rest and feeling alert, but we also want to think about how do we get the best sleep so that we can clean out chemicals while we sleep through what's called the glymphatic system. It's the fluid around our brain and our spinal cord.

It's something we've held on to for millions of years. We want to add in great sleep. So not just quantity, which we all think about rest and feeling alert, but we also want to think about how do we get the best sleep so that we can clean out chemicals while we sleep through what's called the glymphatic system. It's the fluid around our brain and our spinal cord.

And as we sleep, we're really kind of washing these out in many ways. Science is really robust on this. So adding in exercise, adding in sleep, adding in nutrition sounds very anthropologic to me, right? So that's the kind of things I want people to think about, taking away the problem and adding in solutions. The last of the A's is kind of, you know, like this is life. It's called allow.

And as we sleep, we're really kind of washing these out in many ways. Science is really robust on this. So adding in exercise, adding in sleep, adding in nutrition sounds very anthropologic to me, right? So that's the kind of things I want people to think about, taking away the problem and adding in solutions. The last of the A's is kind of, you know, like this is life. It's called allow.

And as we sleep, we're really kind of washing these out in many ways. Science is really robust on this. So adding in exercise, adding in sleep, adding in nutrition sounds very anthropologic to me, right? So that's the kind of things I want people to think about, taking away the problem and adding in solutions. The last of the A's is kind of, you know, like this is life. It's called allow.

That's the third A. And the third A allows someone like myself to go get my hair colored because I actually really want to keep doing that for a while until I change my mind. It's traveling to other countries and not having access to certain things that I might want to have part of my life like I do at home. It's birthday cakes.

That's the third A. And the third A allows someone like myself to go get my hair colored because I actually really want to keep doing that for a while until I change my mind. It's traveling to other countries and not having access to certain things that I might want to have part of my life like I do at home. It's birthday cakes.

That's the third A. And the third A allows someone like myself to go get my hair colored because I actually really want to keep doing that for a while until I change my mind. It's traveling to other countries and not having access to certain things that I might want to have part of my life like I do at home. It's birthday cakes.

It's anything that we need to really keep us motivated and know that this is not about perfection. It's about being realistic and having this process, removing these chemicals, detoxifying in a way that is personal and is a journey for everybody. There's no regret. There's no rush. It's a process that you layer in over time.

It's anything that we need to really keep us motivated and know that this is not about perfection. It's about being realistic and having this process, removing these chemicals, detoxifying in a way that is personal and is a journey for everybody. There's no regret. There's no rush. It's a process that you layer in over time.

It's anything that we need to really keep us motivated and know that this is not about perfection. It's about being realistic and having this process, removing these chemicals, detoxifying in a way that is personal and is a journey for everybody. There's no regret. There's no rush. It's a process that you layer in over time.

Yeah. So, you know, we have a wild, wild west of chemicals that go into our personal care products and certainly in our cleaning products. Again, we are not required in the United States. The government does not require manufacturers to test any of the ingredients, any of the ingredients that go into these products. before they go into our home and potentially into our bodies.

Yeah. So, you know, we have a wild, wild west of chemicals that go into our personal care products and certainly in our cleaning products. Again, we are not required in the United States. The government does not require manufacturers to test any of the ingredients, any of the ingredients that go into these products. before they go into our home and potentially into our bodies.

Yeah. So, you know, we have a wild, wild west of chemicals that go into our personal care products and certainly in our cleaning products. Again, we are not required in the United States. The government does not require manufacturers to test any of the ingredients, any of the ingredients that go into these products. before they go into our home and potentially into our bodies.

And so the idea that anything can go into them really means that it could be thousands of chemicals and often are. So when it comes to cleaning products, a lot of things that are added, particularly are phthalates, which are fragrance and odor, because we want to clean with products that have odors like lemon that may not be real or...

And so the idea that anything can go into them really means that it could be thousands of chemicals and often are. So when it comes to cleaning products, a lot of things that are added, particularly are phthalates, which are fragrance and odor, because we want to clean with products that have odors like lemon that may not be real or...

And so the idea that anything can go into them really means that it could be thousands of chemicals and often are. So when it comes to cleaning products, a lot of things that are added, particularly are phthalates, which are fragrance and odor, because we want to clean with products that have odors like lemon that may not be real or...

ocean breeze or, you know, pumpkin spice when it comes to candles and cleaning products and those kind of things. So those phthalates actually are proprietary. They are not required to be tested again, and they extend the scent or the fragrance to have a longer shelf life. And phthalates are linked to a whole host of endocrine and immune system issues in the human body. Like what?

ocean breeze or, you know, pumpkin spice when it comes to candles and cleaning products and those kind of things. So those phthalates actually are proprietary. They are not required to be tested again, and they extend the scent or the fragrance to have a longer shelf life. And phthalates are linked to a whole host of endocrine and immune system issues in the human body. Like what?

ocean breeze or, you know, pumpkin spice when it comes to candles and cleaning products and those kind of things. So those phthalates actually are proprietary. They are not required to be tested again, and they extend the scent or the fragrance to have a longer shelf life. And phthalates are linked to a whole host of endocrine and immune system issues in the human body. Like what?

So we know with phthalate testing and phthalate studies that are quite robust that they can contribute to changes in male genitalia from a newborn exposure or in utero exposure perspective. They've been linked to affect hormones like insulin, which affects sugar, thyroid gland. They can affect growth and development, fertility issues, but they can also increase inflammation.

So we know with phthalate testing and phthalate studies that are quite robust that they can contribute to changes in male genitalia from a newborn exposure or in utero exposure perspective. They've been linked to affect hormones like insulin, which affects sugar, thyroid gland. They can affect growth and development, fertility issues, but they can also increase inflammation.

So we know with phthalate testing and phthalate studies that are quite robust that they can contribute to changes in male genitalia from a newborn exposure or in utero exposure perspective. They've been linked to affect hormones like insulin, which affects sugar, thyroid gland. They can affect growth and development, fertility issues, but they can also increase inflammation.

Again, from an immune system perspective, someone who takes care of immune and autoimmune disease patients for 22 years, these exposures are pretty pervasive. And so we don't want phthalates in our bodies, especially during vulnerable periods of development. So as a pregnant woman,

Again, from an immune system perspective, someone who takes care of immune and autoimmune disease patients for 22 years, these exposures are pretty pervasive. And so we don't want phthalates in our bodies, especially during vulnerable periods of development. So as a pregnant woman,

Again, from an immune system perspective, someone who takes care of immune and autoimmune disease patients for 22 years, these exposures are pretty pervasive. And so we don't want phthalates in our bodies, especially during vulnerable periods of development. So as a pregnant woman,

You know, as a young child into our teen years and even during menopause, these are vulnerable periods where hormones are really going up and down. That's when many of these endocrine or hormone disrupting chemicals and immune disrupting chemicals can have greater effect. So we want to be thinking about that.

You know, as a young child into our teen years and even during menopause, these are vulnerable periods where hormones are really going up and down. That's when many of these endocrine or hormone disrupting chemicals and immune disrupting chemicals can have greater effect. So we want to be thinking about that.

You know, as a young child into our teen years and even during menopause, these are vulnerable periods where hormones are really going up and down. That's when many of these endocrine or hormone disrupting chemicals and immune disrupting chemicals can have greater effect. So we want to be thinking about that.

But other chemicals in cleaning products, quats are a group of chemicals that were added particularly after COVID because they really went after the microbes. We were very afraid of microbes for good reason, right? We didn't want to have a virus affect us such as COVID.

But other chemicals in cleaning products, quats are a group of chemicals that were added particularly after COVID because they really went after the microbes. We were very afraid of microbes for good reason, right? We didn't want to have a virus affect us such as COVID.

But other chemicals in cleaning products, quats are a group of chemicals that were added particularly after COVID because they really went after the microbes. We were very afraid of microbes for good reason, right? We didn't want to have a virus affect us such as COVID.

So the cleaning industry went nuts and they started putting in so many toxic chemicals that really wipe out the microbiome of our skin and can get into our bodies and can be measured in blood and urine. So, again, there was a free for all. It's a wild, wild west. Lots of chemicals we don't need. Let's go back to basics. Let's use things that our grandparents used.

So the cleaning industry went nuts and they started putting in so many toxic chemicals that really wipe out the microbiome of our skin and can get into our bodies and can be measured in blood and urine. So, again, there was a free for all. It's a wild, wild west. Lots of chemicals we don't need. Let's go back to basics. Let's use things that our grandparents used.

So the cleaning industry went nuts and they started putting in so many toxic chemicals that really wipe out the microbiome of our skin and can get into our bodies and can be measured in blood and urine. So, again, there was a free for all. It's a wild, wild west. Lots of chemicals we don't need. Let's go back to basics. Let's use things that our grandparents used.

white vinegar, you know, lemon juice, Castile soap, sea salt for scrubbing. And I even have do it yourself recipes for those products in the book. Or you can use resources that are in the book as well to choose safer, lower toxicity products.

white vinegar, you know, lemon juice, Castile soap, sea salt for scrubbing. And I even have do it yourself recipes for those products in the book. Or you can use resources that are in the book as well to choose safer, lower toxicity products.

white vinegar, you know, lemon juice, Castile soap, sea salt for scrubbing. And I even have do it yourself recipes for those products in the book. Or you can use resources that are in the book as well to choose safer, lower toxicity products.

I would put them, they're pretty gnarly. I would put them probably around F.

I would put them, they're pretty gnarly. I would put them probably around F.

I would put them, they're pretty gnarly. I would put them probably around F.

Yeah, I think so.

Yeah, I think so.

Yeah, I think so.

Yeah, it's proprietary fragrance, you know, antimicrobials, antibacterials, just real things that we don't want in our system anymore or ever.

Yeah, it's proprietary fragrance, you know, antimicrobials, antibacterials, just real things that we don't want in our system anymore or ever.

Yeah, it's proprietary fragrance, you know, antimicrobials, antibacterials, just real things that we don't want in our system anymore or ever.

Let's put that up at A or S. A is fine. Yeah, it's wonderful. I mean, these are the things that are harmless to the human body, been around forever, completely accessible, and completely inexpensive. So I'm a big fan.

Let's put that up at A or S. A is fine. Yeah, it's wonderful. I mean, these are the things that are harmless to the human body, been around forever, completely accessible, and completely inexpensive. So I'm a big fan.

Let's put that up at A or S. A is fine. Yeah, it's wonderful. I mean, these are the things that are harmless to the human body, been around forever, completely accessible, and completely inexpensive. So I'm a big fan.

This response is not only is it cleaning, it's actually antibacterial as well and antiviral. So when we're thinking back to, you know, some of the most common exposures, the

This response is not only is it cleaning, it's actually antibacterial as well and antiviral. So when we're thinking back to, you know, some of the most common exposures, the

This response is not only is it cleaning, it's actually antibacterial as well and antiviral. So when we're thinking back to, you know, some of the most common exposures, the

flu there's lots of things that can be killed off from just white vinegar but also if you're thinking about that level of cleaning in terms of say covert exposure or the flu uh in your household being rampant you can also think of isopropyl alcohol which is this rubbing alcohol So there's even stronger stuff if you need it that's really safe as well. But vinegar is really classic.

flu there's lots of things that can be killed off from just white vinegar but also if you're thinking about that level of cleaning in terms of say covert exposure or the flu uh in your household being rampant you can also think of isopropyl alcohol which is this rubbing alcohol So there's even stronger stuff if you need it that's really safe as well. But vinegar is really classic.

flu there's lots of things that can be killed off from just white vinegar but also if you're thinking about that level of cleaning in terms of say covert exposure or the flu uh in your household being rampant you can also think of isopropyl alcohol which is this rubbing alcohol So there's even stronger stuff if you need it that's really safe as well. But vinegar is really classic.

It's been around forever and it has different percentages. There's sort of 3% for cooking and 5% for cleaning that's available even at big box stores. So if you're really going to be using it for cleaning, I would choose the higher percentage.

It's been around forever and it has different percentages. There's sort of 3% for cooking and 5% for cleaning that's available even at big box stores. So if you're really going to be using it for cleaning, I would choose the higher percentage.

It's been around forever and it has different percentages. There's sort of 3% for cooking and 5% for cleaning that's available even at big box stores. So if you're really going to be using it for cleaning, I would choose the higher percentage.

So I think I would probably rank it around a, you know, C. Let's put it as C because I want to save some other offenders for the top ones. But it's a bad guy. It's a bad guy. And we want to really think about where we get it, where we get exposed to it, the chemicals that are on nonstick cookware. So as you mentioned, it's everywhere.

So I think I would probably rank it around a, you know, C. Let's put it as C because I want to save some other offenders for the top ones. But it's a bad guy. It's a bad guy. And we want to really think about where we get it, where we get exposed to it, the chemicals that are on nonstick cookware. So as you mentioned, it's everywhere.

So I think I would probably rank it around a, you know, C. Let's put it as C because I want to save some other offenders for the top ones. But it's a bad guy. It's a bad guy. And we want to really think about where we get it, where we get exposed to it, the chemicals that are on nonstick cookware. So as you mentioned, it's everywhere.

So it is complicated. And we are now finding some genetic predispositions for autoimmune disease in addition to what we call environmental hits or environmental exposures. But there's no question about it. There are many more personal care products directed, marketed to women, for sure.

So it is complicated. And we are now finding some genetic predispositions for autoimmune disease in addition to what we call environmental hits or environmental exposures. But there's no question about it. There are many more personal care products directed, marketed to women, for sure.

So it is complicated. And we are now finding some genetic predispositions for autoimmune disease in addition to what we call environmental hits or environmental exposures. But there's no question about it. There are many more personal care products directed, marketed to women, for sure.

And even African-American women who have a different set of products that are marketed to them as well with different ingredients. Some of them have

And even African-American women who have a different set of products that are marketed to them as well with different ingredients. Some of them have

And even African-American women who have a different set of products that are marketed to them as well with different ingredients. Some of them have

estrogenic components that are much higher than in other products that too has become a problem not just even amongst earlier puberty amongst young kids and boys are included in this not just women but but young girls young boys as well but we have to be thinking if that's if we know that the associations for shifting puberty younger over the last several hundred years that

estrogenic components that are much higher than in other products that too has become a problem not just even amongst earlier puberty amongst young kids and boys are included in this not just women but but young girls young boys as well but we have to be thinking if that's if we know that the associations for shifting puberty younger over the last several hundred years that

estrogenic components that are much higher than in other products that too has become a problem not just even amongst earlier puberty amongst young kids and boys are included in this not just women but but young girls young boys as well but we have to be thinking if that's if we know that the associations for shifting puberty younger over the last several hundred years that

is an endocrine disruption component, it's also very, very strongly connected to the idea that we can have autoimmune and immune disorders, which again, endocrine system and the immune system are much more connected than anyone really thinks about. We think they're siloed, but really there's crosstalk between these very important systems in the human body.

is an endocrine disruption component, it's also very, very strongly connected to the idea that we can have autoimmune and immune disorders, which again, endocrine system and the immune system are much more connected than anyone really thinks about. We think they're siloed, but really there's crosstalk between these very important systems in the human body.

is an endocrine disruption component, it's also very, very strongly connected to the idea that we can have autoimmune and immune disorders, which again, endocrine system and the immune system are much more connected than anyone really thinks about. We think they're siloed, but really there's crosstalk between these very important systems in the human body.

So absolutely, there's no question that has a lot to do with maybe why we're seeing more autoimmune disease and immune disorders in women. But there's other theories involved. Hormones are really quite important. Estrogen, androgens are key. But again, there's these genetic findings such as the Xist gene, which I talk about in the book.

So absolutely, there's no question that has a lot to do with maybe why we're seeing more autoimmune disease and immune disorders in women. But there's other theories involved. Hormones are really quite important. Estrogen, androgens are key. But again, there's these genetic findings such as the Xist gene, which I talk about in the book.

So absolutely, there's no question that has a lot to do with maybe why we're seeing more autoimmune disease and immune disorders in women. But there's other theories involved. Hormones are really quite important. Estrogen, androgens are key. But again, there's these genetic findings such as the Xist gene, which I talk about in the book.

that really is helping us to understand why it is that most autoimmune diseases affect women more than men. Although there's many, type 1 diabetes included, that are equally slated amongst both genders, as well as some that are more male-dominated, like ankylosing spondylitis and, yeah, psoriatic arthritis, definitely.

that really is helping us to understand why it is that most autoimmune diseases affect women more than men. Although there's many, type 1 diabetes included, that are equally slated amongst both genders, as well as some that are more male-dominated, like ankylosing spondylitis and, yeah, psoriatic arthritis, definitely.

that really is helping us to understand why it is that most autoimmune diseases affect women more than men. Although there's many, type 1 diabetes included, that are equally slated amongst both genders, as well as some that are more male-dominated, like ankylosing spondylitis and, yeah, psoriatic arthritis, definitely.

Well, most of the stuff that's marketed has fragrance, okay? That's the selling point, right?

Well, most of the stuff that's marketed has fragrance, okay? That's the selling point, right?

Well, most of the stuff that's marketed has fragrance, okay? That's the selling point, right?

So fragrance, again, these phthalates, which is a class of chemicals, which is, you know, one of many classes of chemicals that are used in these products. But phthalates are specifically designed to keep the smell and odor of a product lasting longer, whether it's laundry detergent, whether it's cleaning products, whether it's personal care products.

So fragrance, again, these phthalates, which is a class of chemicals, which is, you know, one of many classes of chemicals that are used in these products. But phthalates are specifically designed to keep the smell and odor of a product lasting longer, whether it's laundry detergent, whether it's cleaning products, whether it's personal care products.

So fragrance, again, these phthalates, which is a class of chemicals, which is, you know, one of many classes of chemicals that are used in these products. But phthalates are specifically designed to keep the smell and odor of a product lasting longer, whether it's laundry detergent, whether it's cleaning products, whether it's personal care products.

We also know, like, for instance, feminine care products can have chemicals that you wouldn't think of, like antimicrobials in the cotton. And if it's not cotton, it may be rayon or other types of polyester making up a tampon, for instance. There's also, you know, chlorine in cotton and some of these plasticizers.

We also know, like, for instance, feminine care products can have chemicals that you wouldn't think of, like antimicrobials in the cotton. And if it's not cotton, it may be rayon or other types of polyester making up a tampon, for instance. There's also, you know, chlorine in cotton and some of these plasticizers.

We also know, like, for instance, feminine care products can have chemicals that you wouldn't think of, like antimicrobials in the cotton. And if it's not cotton, it may be rayon or other types of polyester making up a tampon, for instance. There's also, you know, chlorine in cotton and some of these plasticizers.

So when we think about personal care, we should also be thinking about feminine care products. And internal exposure as well, because women should understand how absorptive that part of the body really is as well in terms of, you know, getting those chemicals into the body.

So when we think about personal care, we should also be thinking about feminine care products. And internal exposure as well, because women should understand how absorptive that part of the body really is as well in terms of, you know, getting those chemicals into the body.

So when we think about personal care, we should also be thinking about feminine care products. And internal exposure as well, because women should understand how absorptive that part of the body really is as well in terms of, you know, getting those chemicals into the body.

People use a lot of these products that are coated with a super slick surface. And that slick surface, which has made it so convenient to cook, to drop our baked goods out of the pan, to cook our eggs on, so to speak. It's a group of chemicals called perfluoralkyls or the PFAS chemicals. They are specifically designed functionally to make things slippery.

People use a lot of these products that are coated with a super slick surface. And that slick surface, which has made it so convenient to cook, to drop our baked goods out of the pan, to cook our eggs on, so to speak. It's a group of chemicals called perfluoralkyls or the PFAS chemicals. They are specifically designed functionally to make things slippery.

People use a lot of these products that are coated with a super slick surface. And that slick surface, which has made it so convenient to cook, to drop our baked goods out of the pan, to cook our eggs on, so to speak. It's a group of chemicals called perfluoralkyls or the PFAS chemicals. They are specifically designed functionally to make things slippery.

But, you know, when it comes to these personal care products, we have chemicals like mercury and makeup that have actually been at very low levels, not a problem in terms of regulation. There's no oversight. And it's used as an antiseptic. There are parabens. There are chemicals that help skin absorb chemicals to make them smoother and softer, such as lotions.

But, you know, when it comes to these personal care products, we have chemicals like mercury and makeup that have actually been at very low levels, not a problem in terms of regulation. There's no oversight. And it's used as an antiseptic. There are parabens. There are chemicals that help skin absorb chemicals to make them smoother and softer, such as lotions.

But, you know, when it comes to these personal care products, we have chemicals like mercury and makeup that have actually been at very low levels, not a problem in terms of regulation. There's no oversight. And it's used as an antiseptic. There are parabens. There are chemicals that help skin absorb chemicals to make them smoother and softer, such as lotions.

They're functional chemicals that are synthetic that are really trying to sell the product in terms of what they do. So it's one of those things where it's a mishmash of anything best to go with the least amount of ingredients and the ones you recognize. And if you can't see those findings on a label,

They're functional chemicals that are synthetic that are really trying to sell the product in terms of what they do. So it's one of those things where it's a mishmash of anything best to go with the least amount of ingredients and the ones you recognize. And if you can't see those findings on a label,

They're functional chemicals that are synthetic that are really trying to sell the product in terms of what they do. So it's one of those things where it's a mishmash of anything best to go with the least amount of ingredients and the ones you recognize. And if you can't see those findings on a label,

certainly, you know, use groups like Environmental Working Group, their Skin Deep database, Clearia app, Yuka app, Think Dirty app. They often use a lot of the same databases, which is great, but they're all usable in their own way and really just very accessible. I do this with high school students. I

certainly, you know, use groups like Environmental Working Group, their Skin Deep database, Clearia app, Yuka app, Think Dirty app. They often use a lot of the same databases, which is great, but they're all usable in their own way and really just very accessible. I do this with high school students. I

certainly, you know, use groups like Environmental Working Group, their Skin Deep database, Clearia app, Yuka app, Think Dirty app. They often use a lot of the same databases, which is great, but they're all usable in their own way and really just very accessible. I do this with high school students. I

toss all these products to the kids and they download the Skin Deep database and they look at those numbers themselves, the ratings, they look at what the ingredients are and they look at different options for themselves to choose. And I actually make my son do this in order to get any products that he wants to buy.

toss all these products to the kids and they download the Skin Deep database and they look at those numbers themselves, the ratings, they look at what the ingredients are and they look at different options for themselves to choose. And I actually make my son do this in order to get any products that he wants to buy.

toss all these products to the kids and they download the Skin Deep database and they look at those numbers themselves, the ratings, they look at what the ingredients are and they look at different options for themselves to choose. And I actually make my son do this in order to get any products that he wants to buy.

I mean, it's really kind of insane. And listen, you know, as a mom, people might think that my house is like, you know, a prison of only healthy products. But, you know, in real life, as with everything, you have to be flexible. And so when my son, one of them, he likes more cologne than the other, and he walks through the kitchen to go out to school...

I mean, it's really kind of insane. And listen, you know, as a mom, people might think that my house is like, you know, a prison of only healthy products. But, you know, in real life, as with everything, you have to be flexible. And so when my son, one of them, he likes more cologne than the other, and he walks through the kitchen to go out to school...

I mean, it's really kind of insane. And listen, you know, as a mom, people might think that my house is like, you know, a prison of only healthy products. But, you know, in real life, as with everything, you have to be flexible. And so when my son, one of them, he likes more cologne than the other, and he walks through the kitchen to go out to school...

I mean, it's like I can't even stand the stink in the kitchen. They're petting the dog and the cat. They now stink. And it doesn't even wear off because, again, those psalates are doing their job. Now, I sat down with my son and we did like a little sample sampler of a really non-toxic perfume or cologne. Really, it's kind of like unisex perfume.

I mean, it's like I can't even stand the stink in the kitchen. They're petting the dog and the cat. They now stink. And it doesn't even wear off because, again, those psalates are doing their job. Now, I sat down with my son and we did like a little sample sampler of a really non-toxic perfume or cologne. Really, it's kind of like unisex perfume.

I mean, it's like I can't even stand the stink in the kitchen. They're petting the dog and the cat. They now stink. And it doesn't even wear off because, again, those psalates are doing their job. Now, I sat down with my son and we did like a little sample sampler of a really non-toxic perfume or cologne. Really, it's kind of like unisex perfume.

you know, odors now, but this is a big thing for these kids. And sure enough, the safe products are just as if, you know, they're wonderful smelling. We picked which ones we liked and we ordered them, but the options are out there and they're getting better and better. So, you know, I really encourage people to think about that because it's something you put on your body.

you know, odors now, but this is a big thing for these kids. And sure enough, the safe products are just as if, you know, they're wonderful smelling. We picked which ones we liked and we ordered them, but the options are out there and they're getting better and better. So, you know, I really encourage people to think about that because it's something you put on your body.

you know, odors now, but this is a big thing for these kids. And sure enough, the safe products are just as if, you know, they're wonderful smelling. We picked which ones we liked and we ordered them, but the options are out there and they're getting better and better. So, you know, I really encourage people to think about that because it's something you put on your body.

It's going to last in your home. It's going to potentially end up on your, you know, surfaces and dust. So let's start by what you bring into your home as the starting point for good choices.

It's going to last in your home. It's going to potentially end up on your, you know, surfaces and dust. So let's start by what you bring into your home as the starting point for good choices.

It's going to last in your home. It's going to potentially end up on your, you know, surfaces and dust. So let's start by what you bring into your home as the starting point for good choices.

I'll tell you, it's real to me. I'm staying in a hotel and the place is pumped with odor. You know, it's pumped with the smell. Some of the most popular retail stores actually are spraying intentionally. It's part of the kind of Disney experience of shopping these days.

I'll tell you, it's real to me. I'm staying in a hotel and the place is pumped with odor. You know, it's pumped with the smell. Some of the most popular retail stores actually are spraying intentionally. It's part of the kind of Disney experience of shopping these days.

I'll tell you, it's real to me. I'm staying in a hotel and the place is pumped with odor. You know, it's pumped with the smell. Some of the most popular retail stores actually are spraying intentionally. It's part of the kind of Disney experience of shopping these days.

So but interestingly enough, in California, under the American Disabilities Act, they stopped putting perfume in magazines where, you know, when you used to get magazines back in the day, They smelled 10 feet away before you even took them home or picked them up out of the mailbox. And that had a lot to do with what you ripped open. You would smell the latest scent that's being marketed.

So but interestingly enough, in California, under the American Disabilities Act, they stopped putting perfume in magazines where, you know, when you used to get magazines back in the day, They smelled 10 feet away before you even took them home or picked them up out of the mailbox. And that had a lot to do with what you ripped open. You would smell the latest scent that's being marketed.

So but interestingly enough, in California, under the American Disabilities Act, they stopped putting perfume in magazines where, you know, when you used to get magazines back in the day, They smelled 10 feet away before you even took them home or picked them up out of the mailbox. And that had a lot to do with what you ripped open. You would smell the latest scent that's being marketed.

They're also used for, you know, rain gear to make things waterproof and greaseproof. So in a lot of fast food wrappers and a lot of fast food or food packaging. Okay. And the PFAS chemicals, there's over 15,000 of them now. But we certainly know that they're in nonstick pans, nonstick cookware, nonstick, you know, utensils even.

They're also used for, you know, rain gear to make things waterproof and greaseproof. So in a lot of fast food wrappers and a lot of fast food or food packaging. Okay. And the PFAS chemicals, there's over 15,000 of them now. But we certainly know that they're in nonstick pans, nonstick cookware, nonstick, you know, utensils even.

They're also used for, you know, rain gear to make things waterproof and greaseproof. So in a lot of fast food wrappers and a lot of fast food or food packaging. Okay. And the PFAS chemicals, there's over 15,000 of them now. But we certainly know that they're in nonstick pans, nonstick cookware, nonstick, you know, utensils even.

Turns out that they don't do that anymore because air quality is really a right, right? You don't want to have to be in an office.

Turns out that they don't do that anymore because air quality is really a right, right? You don't want to have to be in an office.

Turns out that they don't do that anymore because air quality is really a right, right? You don't want to have to be in an office.

And your head is out the window like a dog. I know it's terrible. And it's funny. I take pictures of this sometimes and I open up the window and I can't even breathe. I don't know if they got the memo, but maybe they're watching this podcast. So let's hope.

And your head is out the window like a dog. I know it's terrible. And it's funny. I take pictures of this sometimes and I open up the window and I can't even breathe. I don't know if they got the memo, but maybe they're watching this podcast. So let's hope.

And your head is out the window like a dog. I know it's terrible. And it's funny. I take pictures of this sometimes and I open up the window and I can't even breathe. I don't know if they got the memo, but maybe they're watching this podcast. So let's hope.

You know, I would say because of the plethora of them and what we like to use, I'm going to put it at probably D. OK, we're going to throw it on D. Yeah.

You know, I would say because of the plethora of them and what we like to use, I'm going to put it at probably D. OK, we're going to throw it on D. Yeah.

You know, I would say because of the plethora of them and what we like to use, I'm going to put it at probably D. OK, we're going to throw it on D. Yeah.

Yeah, I would say pretty, pretty toxic. And I will make one extra little tidbit of a point for the young people and anyone listening who gets manicures, pedicures. Thinking about even just your base coat, you know, I bring my base coat if I'm going to get a manicure or pedicure and that's a treat for me because I don't typically do that.

Yeah, I would say pretty, pretty toxic. And I will make one extra little tidbit of a point for the young people and anyone listening who gets manicures, pedicures. Thinking about even just your base coat, you know, I bring my base coat if I'm going to get a manicure or pedicure and that's a treat for me because I don't typically do that.

Yeah, I would say pretty, pretty toxic. And I will make one extra little tidbit of a point for the young people and anyone listening who gets manicures, pedicures. Thinking about even just your base coat, you know, I bring my base coat if I'm going to get a manicure or pedicure and that's a treat for me because I don't typically do that.

But when I do choose to do that, thinking about the layer that hits your nail and your body is really an important choice and can be done quite easily when you look it up and bring your own. So, you know, these are options to not take away all the fun if that's what you choose. You just have to be smarter and kind of think about things ahead of time.

But when I do choose to do that, thinking about the layer that hits your nail and your body is really an important choice and can be done quite easily when you look it up and bring your own. So, you know, these are options to not take away all the fun if that's what you choose. You just have to be smarter and kind of think about things ahead of time.

But when I do choose to do that, thinking about the layer that hits your nail and your body is really an important choice and can be done quite easily when you look it up and bring your own. So, you know, these are options to not take away all the fun if that's what you choose. You just have to be smarter and kind of think about things ahead of time.

Yeah, perchloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene.

Yeah, perchloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene.

Yeah, perchloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene.

So I think it starts at choice, you know, buying products or buying clothing that really doesn't require dry cleaning is a really good start. I mean, I've really stopped buying clothes that were super vulnerable to wrinkles if I didn't want to have those in a business space. You know, that's one option.

So I think it starts at choice, you know, buying products or buying clothing that really doesn't require dry cleaning is a really good start. I mean, I've really stopped buying clothes that were super vulnerable to wrinkles if I didn't want to have those in a business space. You know, that's one option.

So I think it starts at choice, you know, buying products or buying clothing that really doesn't require dry cleaning is a really good start. I mean, I've really stopped buying clothes that were super vulnerable to wrinkles if I didn't want to have those in a business space. You know, that's one option.

But I tend to actually you can do steam cleaning, you know, and really talk to your dry cleaner because a lot of times they don't quite understand, you know, what it is to stay away from those chemicals. You know, there's even marketing of organic dry cleaners, which I've never seen that as any legitimate business.

But I tend to actually you can do steam cleaning, you know, and really talk to your dry cleaner because a lot of times they don't quite understand, you know, what it is to stay away from those chemicals. You know, there's even marketing of organic dry cleaners, which I've never seen that as any legitimate business.

But I tend to actually you can do steam cleaning, you know, and really talk to your dry cleaner because a lot of times they don't quite understand, you know, what it is to stay away from those chemicals. You know, there's even marketing of organic dry cleaners, which I've never seen that as any legitimate business.

So I'll give you an example of how this is a slippery topic, because I had someone come in to manage mold, and they said, oh, these are all natural sprays. They were convinced of it. These are the people who worked for the company. And even the head of that division I spoke to and she's like, oh, I'll send you the MSDS, which is really the report on the chemical to tell you what it's all about.

So I'll give you an example of how this is a slippery topic, because I had someone come in to manage mold, and they said, oh, these are all natural sprays. They were convinced of it. These are the people who worked for the company. And even the head of that division I spoke to and she's like, oh, I'll send you the MSDS, which is really the report on the chemical to tell you what it's all about.

So I'll give you an example of how this is a slippery topic, because I had someone come in to manage mold, and they said, oh, these are all natural sprays. They were convinced of it. These are the people who worked for the company. And even the head of that division I spoke to and she's like, oh, I'll send you the MSDS, which is really the report on the chemical to tell you what it's all about.

And so it's just something that we can easily swap, which is why I love some of these. You know, you're calling out great ones because these are the things that we can actually very inexpensively swap out. PFAS chemicals have a whole host of health effects that we want to avoid.

And so it's just something that we can easily swap, which is why I love some of these. You know, you're calling out great ones because these are the things that we can actually very inexpensively swap out. PFAS chemicals have a whole host of health effects that we want to avoid.

And so it's just something that we can easily swap, which is why I love some of these. You know, you're calling out great ones because these are the things that we can actually very inexpensively swap out. PFAS chemicals have a whole host of health effects that we want to avoid.

Well, it turns out that the active ingredient in this particular mold spray was point zero zero five percent. In terms of the active ingredient, which was claimed to be. safe, right? However, the 99.995% was proprietary inactive on the bottom of the label.

Well, it turns out that the active ingredient in this particular mold spray was point zero zero five percent. In terms of the active ingredient, which was claimed to be. safe, right? However, the 99.995% was proprietary inactive on the bottom of the label.

Well, it turns out that the active ingredient in this particular mold spray was point zero zero five percent. In terms of the active ingredient, which was claimed to be. safe, right? However, the 99.995% was proprietary inactive on the bottom of the label.

So in other words, again, it's a very slippery area to say anything is safe when most of active ingredients are a very small percentage and most of the inactive ingredients contain some of the worst offenders.

So in other words, again, it's a very slippery area to say anything is safe when most of active ingredients are a very small percentage and most of the inactive ingredients contain some of the worst offenders.

So in other words, again, it's a very slippery area to say anything is safe when most of active ingredients are a very small percentage and most of the inactive ingredients contain some of the worst offenders.

so i can't speak to every business certainly i don't want to bad mouth any company doing it well but i think you have to do a lot of research to see that that's happening did you ever find out what they were using oh yeah i was very upset about it what was it um off the top of my head i remember looking it up and it did have health related issues the

so i can't speak to every business certainly i don't want to bad mouth any company doing it well but i think you have to do a lot of research to see that that's happening did you ever find out what they were using oh yeah i was very upset about it what was it um off the top of my head i remember looking it up and it did have health related issues the

so i can't speak to every business certainly i don't want to bad mouth any company doing it well but i think you have to do a lot of research to see that that's happening did you ever find out what they were using oh yeah i was very upset about it what was it um off the top of my head i remember looking it up and it did have health related issues the

The active ingredient had lower risk, but whatever was revealed in the inactive was not good, and that made up 99%. And I was even telling the people that worked for this company who were spraying, they were flabbergasted because I wanted them to understand what chemicals they were handling, especially young people handling these without gloves.

The active ingredient had lower risk, but whatever was revealed in the inactive was not good, and that made up 99%. And I was even telling the people that worked for this company who were spraying, they were flabbergasted because I wanted them to understand what chemicals they were handling, especially young people handling these without gloves.

The active ingredient had lower risk, but whatever was revealed in the inactive was not good, and that made up 99%. And I was even telling the people that worked for this company who were spraying, they were flabbergasted because I wanted them to understand what chemicals they were handling, especially young people handling these without gloves.

So you really want to be thinking about exposures occupationally, in your home, and really do your research. But steam cleaning... If you just get a steam cleaner, it's very reasonable. And if you're going to wash your laundry, I mean, I tend to just, you know, have certain things that need to be wrinkled, you know, to be washed.

So you really want to be thinking about exposures occupationally, in your home, and really do your research. But steam cleaning... If you just get a steam cleaner, it's very reasonable. And if you're going to wash your laundry, I mean, I tend to just, you know, have certain things that need to be wrinkled, you know, to be washed.

So you really want to be thinking about exposures occupationally, in your home, and really do your research. But steam cleaning... If you just get a steam cleaner, it's very reasonable. And if you're going to wash your laundry, I mean, I tend to just, you know, have certain things that need to be wrinkled, you know, to be washed.

And then I will iron them with my own steamer or have a steamer machine. There's a lot of better ways than dry cleaning, I think, that people can get through this process.

And then I will iron them with my own steamer or have a steamer machine. There's a lot of better ways than dry cleaning, I think, that people can get through this process.

And then I will iron them with my own steamer or have a steamer machine. There's a lot of better ways than dry cleaning, I think, that people can get through this process.

Yeah, and you can even put this away, by the way, outside your home. So say you really do need to dry clean stuff, right? Because life is life, right?

Yeah, and you can even put this away, by the way, outside your home. So say you really do need to dry clean stuff, right? Because life is life, right?

Yeah, and you can even put this away, by the way, outside your home. So say you really do need to dry clean stuff, right? Because life is life, right?

Keep it outdoors. Don't let it come into your home and put it in the foyer closet, which a lot of people do. Keep it in the garage. Keep it outside your home. Let it off gas for at least a couple of days, if not more, and then bring it in. Because that way you're removing a lot of the chemicals that are called volatile organic compounds that are harmful.

Keep it outdoors. Don't let it come into your home and put it in the foyer closet, which a lot of people do. Keep it in the garage. Keep it outside your home. Let it off gas for at least a couple of days, if not more, and then bring it in. Because that way you're removing a lot of the chemicals that are called volatile organic compounds that are harmful.

Keep it outdoors. Don't let it come into your home and put it in the foyer closet, which a lot of people do. Keep it in the garage. Keep it outside your home. Let it off gas for at least a couple of days, if not more, and then bring it in. Because that way you're removing a lot of the chemicals that are called volatile organic compounds that are harmful.

that play into health issues that you breathe in that become your dust and so on and so forth. So just keep it out of your home.

that play into health issues that you breathe in that become your dust and so on and so forth. So just keep it out of your home.

that play into health issues that you breathe in that become your dust and so on and so forth. So just keep it out of your home.

Some of them affect the immune system for sure, which is what I talk about in the book, lowers our ability to create antibodies if we get vaccinated intentionally to create that antibody response to protect us, but also can cause inflammation. So it's the opposite. It can actually increase inflammation. also linked to a variety of cancers like kidney cancer for sure.

Some of them affect the immune system for sure, which is what I talk about in the book, lowers our ability to create antibodies if we get vaccinated intentionally to create that antibody response to protect us, but also can cause inflammation. So it's the opposite. It can actually increase inflammation. also linked to a variety of cancers like kidney cancer for sure.

Some of them affect the immune system for sure, which is what I talk about in the book, lowers our ability to create antibodies if we get vaccinated intentionally to create that antibody response to protect us, but also can cause inflammation. So it's the opposite. It can actually increase inflammation. also linked to a variety of cancers like kidney cancer for sure.

Right. Number one super fun site in the country is our state.

Right. Number one super fun site in the country is our state.

Right. Number one super fun site in the country is our state.

Oh, you know, well, we're the we're the what is it? The veggie state where the the green state of growing. But, you know, our soil is pretty bad and I wouldn't be surprised about that. But, you know, there are parts of New Jersey that are extraordinarily beautiful.

Oh, you know, well, we're the we're the what is it? The veggie state where the the green state of growing. But, you know, our soil is pretty bad and I wouldn't be surprised about that. But, you know, there are parts of New Jersey that are extraordinarily beautiful.

Oh, you know, well, we're the we're the what is it? The veggie state where the the green state of growing. But, you know, our soil is pretty bad and I wouldn't be surprised about that. But, you know, there are parts of New Jersey that are extraordinarily beautiful.

You just have to say what exit you're from.

You just have to say what exit you're from.

You just have to say what exit you're from.

The garden state. That's what it is.

The garden state. That's what it is.

The garden state. That's what it is.

That's what we call it.

That's what we call it.

That's what we call it.

Yeah, well, basically, plastic is human-made chemicals put together. It was great in the 1940s when they were discovered, you know, polyethylene glycol. I mean, all these components of plastics, you know, that gave us rayon and naugahyde and formica and plexiglass. I mean, these are things we've heard of that were designed to make life convenient, right? You drop dishes. They don't break.

Yeah, well, basically, plastic is human-made chemicals put together. It was great in the 1940s when they were discovered, you know, polyethylene glycol. I mean, all these components of plastics, you know, that gave us rayon and naugahyde and formica and plexiglass. I mean, these are things we've heard of that were designed to make life convenient, right? You drop dishes. They don't break.

Yeah, well, basically, plastic is human-made chemicals put together. It was great in the 1940s when they were discovered, you know, polyethylene glycol. I mean, all these components of plastics, you know, that gave us rayon and naugahyde and formica and plexiglass. I mean, these are things we've heard of that were designed to make life convenient, right? You drop dishes. They don't break.

Really great for, you know, the 50s moms. and so on and so forth. But in terms of the matrix of plastics in general, plastics break down. It's not like stainless steel. It's not like glass. These are materials that are, although they're designed temporarily to do what their job is to contain things often, amongst other things, they really do break down.

Really great for, you know, the 50s moms. and so on and so forth. But in terms of the matrix of plastics in general, plastics break down. It's not like stainless steel. It's not like glass. These are materials that are, although they're designed temporarily to do what their job is to contain things often, amongst other things, they really do break down.

Really great for, you know, the 50s moms. and so on and so forth. But in terms of the matrix of plastics in general, plastics break down. It's not like stainless steel. It's not like glass. These are materials that are, although they're designed temporarily to do what their job is to contain things often, amongst other things, they really do break down.

And you know this when you take brand new Tupperware, right? If you get plastic containers, that you're going to use for storage and you put them in the dishwasher under high heat and multiple uses and scratches, they become opaque. You cannot see through them anymore. And that's owned to the fact that these materials are breaking down and making them cloudy.

And you know this when you take brand new Tupperware, right? If you get plastic containers, that you're going to use for storage and you put them in the dishwasher under high heat and multiple uses and scratches, they become opaque. You cannot see through them anymore. And that's owned to the fact that these materials are breaking down and making them cloudy.

And you know this when you take brand new Tupperware, right? If you get plastic containers, that you're going to use for storage and you put them in the dishwasher under high heat and multiple uses and scratches, they become opaque. You cannot see through them anymore. And that's owned to the fact that these materials are breaking down and making them cloudy.

And plastics also can be infused with lots of pretty bad chemicals, right? So plastics can have antimicrobials, so cutting boards. You know, thinking about microplastics as one component, but also the chemicals that are infused into plastics because they are able to absorb some of these added chemicals, right? Because again, the matrix is not very strong.

And plastics also can be infused with lots of pretty bad chemicals, right? So plastics can have antimicrobials, so cutting boards. You know, thinking about microplastics as one component, but also the chemicals that are infused into plastics because they are able to absorb some of these added chemicals, right? Because again, the matrix is not very strong.

And plastics also can be infused with lots of pretty bad chemicals, right? So plastics can have antimicrobials, so cutting boards. You know, thinking about microplastics as one component, but also the chemicals that are infused into plastics because they are able to absorb some of these added chemicals, right? Because again, the matrix is not very strong.

So the general rule is, you know, they are convenient. And unfortunately, they're part of our food system. But we can work around it. Plenty of solutions in the book. But the idea is that you do not want to heat them or scratch them up because that makes them more likely, just like the, you know, the nonstick pans to get into the foods and drinks that they carry.

So the general rule is, you know, they are convenient. And unfortunately, they're part of our food system. But we can work around it. Plenty of solutions in the book. But the idea is that you do not want to heat them or scratch them up because that makes them more likely, just like the, you know, the nonstick pans to get into the foods and drinks that they carry.

So the general rule is, you know, they are convenient. And unfortunately, they're part of our food system. But we can work around it. Plenty of solutions in the book. But the idea is that you do not want to heat them or scratch them up because that makes them more likely, just like the, you know, the nonstick pans to get into the foods and drinks that they carry.

So in our household, yeah, we have frozen foods that are in plastics when we, you know, we live like everybody else. But my kids are really good at switching their stuff into glass and stainless steel to heat up. I used to use steamer bags for years, even while I was researching chemicals, because it was so convenient that it really didn't even occur to me.

So in our household, yeah, we have frozen foods that are in plastics when we, you know, we live like everybody else. But my kids are really good at switching their stuff into glass and stainless steel to heat up. I used to use steamer bags for years, even while I was researching chemicals, because it was so convenient that it really didn't even occur to me.

So in our household, yeah, we have frozen foods that are in plastics when we, you know, we live like everybody else. But my kids are really good at switching their stuff into glass and stainless steel to heat up. I used to use steamer bags for years, even while I was researching chemicals, because it was so convenient that it really didn't even occur to me.

And it turns out that those steaming baths, which, you know, really do heat up to high temperatures, they're dropping those microplastics in the condensation inside the bag into the food. So just thinking about one extra step and having the right inexpensive cookware and storageware, you're done. You know, these are the swaps that make life easy and you keep moving.

And it turns out that those steaming baths, which, you know, really do heat up to high temperatures, they're dropping those microplastics in the condensation inside the bag into the food. So just thinking about one extra step and having the right inexpensive cookware and storageware, you're done. You know, these are the swaps that make life easy and you keep moving.

And it turns out that those steaming baths, which, you know, really do heat up to high temperatures, they're dropping those microplastics in the condensation inside the bag into the food. So just thinking about one extra step and having the right inexpensive cookware and storageware, you're done. You know, these are the swaps that make life easy and you keep moving.

But again, these are exposures, low levels over time that we want to try to either reduce or avoid as best we can. And so it's a process. But then I think people should be aware of what's getting into their bodies and how simple it is to swap out these things.

But again, these are exposures, low levels over time that we want to try to either reduce or avoid as best we can. And so it's a process. But then I think people should be aware of what's getting into their bodies and how simple it is to swap out these things.

But again, these are exposures, low levels over time that we want to try to either reduce or avoid as best we can. And so it's a process. But then I think people should be aware of what's getting into their bodies and how simple it is to swap out these things.

Yeah, you know, you shouldn't need Tupperware. If you're thinking about kids, you know, we use stainless steel for when I had kids growing, you know, if they dropped a cup or a plate, you know, so be it. It didn't crack and break. You can also use plastic lids. I mean, you know, as long as it's not touching foods, it's very convenient, especially when you're taking food to work or you have...

Yeah, you know, you shouldn't need Tupperware. If you're thinking about kids, you know, we use stainless steel for when I had kids growing, you know, if they dropped a cup or a plate, you know, so be it. It didn't crack and break. You can also use plastic lids. I mean, you know, as long as it's not touching foods, it's very convenient, especially when you're taking food to work or you have...

Yeah, you know, you shouldn't need Tupperware. If you're thinking about kids, you know, we use stainless steel for when I had kids growing, you know, if they dropped a cup or a plate, you know, so be it. It didn't crack and break. You can also use plastic lids. I mean, you know, as long as it's not touching foods, it's very convenient, especially when you're taking food to work or you have...

you know, foods for kids on the go. But in general, you want to avoid plastic for storage and for cooking wherever you can, you know, avoid it. I mean, it's really hard because our food system is so filled with single-use plastics.

you know, foods for kids on the go. But in general, you want to avoid plastic for storage and for cooking wherever you can, you know, avoid it. I mean, it's really hard because our food system is so filled with single-use plastics.

you know, foods for kids on the go. But in general, you want to avoid plastic for storage and for cooking wherever you can, you know, avoid it. I mean, it's really hard because our food system is so filled with single-use plastics.

You know, I'm here traveling and to find glass water bottles, and we can talk about that, water bottles and how to manage water and water, you know, system, but it's really impossible to find any water in glass. And when I go out to dinner and they actually say, would you like, you know, fizzy water or still? And they come to the table with a glass bottle. I'm just like thrilled.

You know, I'm here traveling and to find glass water bottles, and we can talk about that, water bottles and how to manage water and water, you know, system, but it's really impossible to find any water in glass. And when I go out to dinner and they actually say, would you like, you know, fizzy water or still? And they come to the table with a glass bottle. I'm just like thrilled.

You know, I'm here traveling and to find glass water bottles, and we can talk about that, water bottles and how to manage water and water, you know, system, but it's really impossible to find any water in glass. And when I go out to dinner and they actually say, would you like, you know, fizzy water or still? And they come to the table with a glass bottle. I'm just like thrilled.

I'm like crying and hugging the waitress.

I'm like crying and hugging the waitress.

I'm like crying and hugging the waitress.

It's honestly, it's like, you know, oh, my God, you know, it just made my heart just, you know, fill. So, you know, the idea is that we unless you make your own food. Unless you control the food system, we are at the whim of that. We have to get savvy around it. And there's lots of things in the book that I share and I'm sure you're aware of that really help us to do that.

It's honestly, it's like, you know, oh, my God, you know, it just made my heart just, you know, fill. So, you know, the idea is that we unless you make your own food. Unless you control the food system, we are at the whim of that. We have to get savvy around it. And there's lots of things in the book that I share and I'm sure you're aware of that really help us to do that.

It's honestly, it's like, you know, oh, my God, you know, it just made my heart just, you know, fill. So, you know, the idea is that we unless you make your own food. Unless you control the food system, we are at the whim of that. We have to get savvy around it. And there's lots of things in the book that I share and I'm sure you're aware of that really help us to do that.

I would say probably, you know, I would say almost like a B. I think that's okay because when I think of how easy the change out is to the benefit, you know, the risk benefit ratio there, it's really a good one. You know, it's very easy.

I would say probably, you know, I would say almost like a B. I think that's okay because when I think of how easy the change out is to the benefit, you know, the risk benefit ratio there, it's really a good one. You know, it's very easy.

I would say probably, you know, I would say almost like a B. I think that's okay because when I think of how easy the change out is to the benefit, you know, the risk benefit ratio there, it's really a good one. You know, it's very easy.

Yeah, interesting. BPA is used for a lot of things. It's not even just used in canned foods as the epoxy lining, the plastic interior of all cans, even organic food cans, believe it or not, even baby food cans, right? It is part of the food packaging and BPA itself is part of that.

Yeah, interesting. BPA is used for a lot of things. It's not even just used in canned foods as the epoxy lining, the plastic interior of all cans, even organic food cans, believe it or not, even baby food cans, right? It is part of the food packaging and BPA itself is part of that.

Yeah, interesting. BPA is used for a lot of things. It's not even just used in canned foods as the epoxy lining, the plastic interior of all cans, even organic food cans, believe it or not, even baby food cans, right? It is part of the food packaging and BPA itself is part of that.

When it says BPA-free, it's really, as you said, really unlikely that it is truly healthy or safer because there are so many what we call regrettable substitutions to BPA that were designed by the manufacturers of BPA to get around the problems with BPA and the reputation of BPA.

When it says BPA-free, it's really, as you said, really unlikely that it is truly healthy or safer because there are so many what we call regrettable substitutions to BPA that were designed by the manufacturers of BPA to get around the problems with BPA and the reputation of BPA.

When it says BPA-free, it's really, as you said, really unlikely that it is truly healthy or safer because there are so many what we call regrettable substitutions to BPA that were designed by the manufacturers of BPA to get around the problems with BPA and the reputation of BPA.

BPA was actually removed from plastic baby bottles and plastic sports bottles in 2012 due to a lot of the work of my co-author for two previous books, who's an emeritus reproductive neurobiologist from University of Missouri. So his work, along with colleagues around the world, was a heavy lift. But they were only able to get it out of baby bottles that are plastic and sports bottles.

BPA was actually removed from plastic baby bottles and plastic sports bottles in 2012 due to a lot of the work of my co-author for two previous books, who's an emeritus reproductive neurobiologist from University of Missouri. So his work, along with colleagues around the world, was a heavy lift. But they were only able to get it out of baby bottles that are plastic and sports bottles.

BPA was actually removed from plastic baby bottles and plastic sports bottles in 2012 due to a lot of the work of my co-author for two previous books, who's an emeritus reproductive neurobiologist from University of Missouri. So his work, along with colleagues around the world, was a heavy lift. But they were only able to get it out of baby bottles that are plastic and sports bottles.

But it's everywhere else still, unfortunately. Now, Canada has actually just put forth legislation based on his work and others to get BPA out of packaging, food packaging, because it's such a huge source into the human body. And the substitution bisphenols, BPS, BPSIP, BPF, they are, again, used instead where BPA was used. formally used in many products.

But it's everywhere else still, unfortunately. Now, Canada has actually just put forth legislation based on his work and others to get BPA out of packaging, food packaging, because it's such a huge source into the human body. And the substitution bisphenols, BPS, BPSIP, BPF, they are, again, used instead where BPA was used. formally used in many products.

But it's everywhere else still, unfortunately. Now, Canada has actually just put forth legislation based on his work and others to get BPA out of packaging, food packaging, because it's such a huge source into the human body. And the substitution bisphenols, BPS, BPSIP, BPF, they are, again, used instead where BPA was used. formally used in many products.

So the long story short is, or the short story short, is stay away from plastics. Don't believe BPA-free really means that much. Try to use glass and stainless steel when it comes to even water bottles and carrying water. And that's a good start, really.

So the long story short is, or the short story short, is stay away from plastics. Don't believe BPA-free really means that much. Try to use glass and stainless steel when it comes to even water bottles and carrying water. And that's a good start, really.

So the long story short is, or the short story short, is stay away from plastics. Don't believe BPA-free really means that much. Try to use glass and stainless steel when it comes to even water bottles and carrying water. And that's a good start, really.

Yes, and an image just came to mind of a place where they made omelets at a buffet that I was at recently. And, you know, they love these really quick and easy omelets where they slide right off and they're scratched up because they've been used for, what, a million, like, you know, hotel guests.

Yes, and an image just came to mind of a place where they made omelets at a buffet that I was at recently. And, you know, they love these really quick and easy omelets where they slide right off and they're scratched up because they've been used for, what, a million, like, you know, hotel guests.

Yes, and an image just came to mind of a place where they made omelets at a buffet that I was at recently. And, you know, they love these really quick and easy omelets where they slide right off and they're scratched up because they've been used for, what, a million, like, you know, hotel guests.

I would say it's equally weighted between the food itself, which has its upwards of we now have 12,000 food additives that are allowed under the generally recognized as safe designation. which is a very weak, if not terribly poor regulation that was, you know, basically a problem from 1958, you know, amended food additives amendment, basically. And so essentially we have no protections.

I would say it's equally weighted between the food itself, which has its upwards of we now have 12,000 food additives that are allowed under the generally recognized as safe designation. which is a very weak, if not terribly poor regulation that was, you know, basically a problem from 1958, you know, amended food additives amendment, basically. And so essentially we have no protections.

I would say it's equally weighted between the food itself, which has its upwards of we now have 12,000 food additives that are allowed under the generally recognized as safe designation. which is a very weak, if not terribly poor regulation that was, you know, basically a problem from 1958, you know, amended food additives amendment, basically. And so essentially we have no protections.

The food itself can have all these ingredients that we don't want that are unhealthy for the human body. And then the food packaging that is often part of processed foods is another component. I think people don't often think about food packaging as kind of a, you know, a mechanism for getting exposed to these chemicals.

The food itself can have all these ingredients that we don't want that are unhealthy for the human body. And then the food packaging that is often part of processed foods is another component. I think people don't often think about food packaging as kind of a, you know, a mechanism for getting exposed to these chemicals.

The food itself can have all these ingredients that we don't want that are unhealthy for the human body. And then the food packaging that is often part of processed foods is another component. I think people don't often think about food packaging as kind of a, you know, a mechanism for getting exposed to these chemicals.

When you go with whole foods more often than not, you're getting far fewer chemicals than Now, that being said, what I wanted to bring to the table here is that even the best diets that are green leafy vegetables and fruits and vegetables can have high loads of pesticides.

When you go with whole foods more often than not, you're getting far fewer chemicals than Now, that being said, what I wanted to bring to the table here is that even the best diets that are green leafy vegetables and fruits and vegetables can have high loads of pesticides.

When you go with whole foods more often than not, you're getting far fewer chemicals than Now, that being said, what I wanted to bring to the table here is that even the best diets that are green leafy vegetables and fruits and vegetables can have high loads of pesticides.

And so not to make everyone upset, but to really think about not just the quality of your food, which is fruits and vegetables and thinking about sort of like a Mediterranean diet, nuts and seeds and all those good, healthy things that we've been eating for millions of years up until now. really the last 100 years.

And so not to make everyone upset, but to really think about not just the quality of your food, which is fruits and vegetables and thinking about sort of like a Mediterranean diet, nuts and seeds and all those good, healthy things that we've been eating for millions of years up until now. really the last 100 years.

And so not to make everyone upset, but to really think about not just the quality of your food, which is fruits and vegetables and thinking about sort of like a Mediterranean diet, nuts and seeds and all those good, healthy things that we've been eating for millions of years up until now. really the last 100 years.

But thinking about USDA organic as an option, it is probably the only, I say, redeemable component of our food system that we have. It's because it really limits thousands of pesticides and fertilizer chemicals and really doesn't allow any genetically modified ingredients as well in the food. So we can find this now accessibly at low cost at any big box store.

But thinking about USDA organic as an option, it is probably the only, I say, redeemable component of our food system that we have. It's because it really limits thousands of pesticides and fertilizer chemicals and really doesn't allow any genetically modified ingredients as well in the food. So we can find this now accessibly at low cost at any big box store.

But thinking about USDA organic as an option, it is probably the only, I say, redeemable component of our food system that we have. It's because it really limits thousands of pesticides and fertilizer chemicals and really doesn't allow any genetically modified ingredients as well in the food. So we can find this now accessibly at low cost at any big box store.

And mind you, frozen USDA organic produce, which is really pervasive around the country, especially in big box stores who know how lucrative it is to make these, they have the added benefit of being nutritional products. and nutritionally sufficient. In fact, they are picked and flash frozen in order to keep them fresh, but also that maintains all of the nutrient value.

And mind you, frozen USDA organic produce, which is really pervasive around the country, especially in big box stores who know how lucrative it is to make these, they have the added benefit of being nutritional products. and nutritionally sufficient. In fact, they are picked and flash frozen in order to keep them fresh, but also that maintains all of the nutrient value.

And mind you, frozen USDA organic produce, which is really pervasive around the country, especially in big box stores who know how lucrative it is to make these, they have the added benefit of being nutritional products. and nutritionally sufficient. In fact, they are picked and flash frozen in order to keep them fresh, but also that maintains all of the nutrient value.

And the idea is that the scratches actually break down that coating and release more of those nonstick chemicals, the perfluorococals, into the foods that you're cooking. into whatever you're using, even with your cookware in terms of utensils, the scratches make that matrix looser.

And the idea is that the scratches actually break down that coating and release more of those nonstick chemicals, the perfluorococals, into the foods that you're cooking. into whatever you're using, even with your cookware in terms of utensils, the scratches make that matrix looser.

And the idea is that the scratches actually break down that coating and release more of those nonstick chemicals, the perfluorococals, into the foods that you're cooking. into whatever you're using, even with your cookware in terms of utensils, the scratches make that matrix looser.

So you get this wonderful combination of cleaner food in terms of USDA organic regulation But then also the nutritional value, which is that add portion of my four A's, is already packed into those frozen produce. You just want to swap them out, put them in glass and stainless steel to heat them up.

So you get this wonderful combination of cleaner food in terms of USDA organic regulation But then also the nutritional value, which is that add portion of my four A's, is already packed into those frozen produce. You just want to swap them out, put them in glass and stainless steel to heat them up.

So you get this wonderful combination of cleaner food in terms of USDA organic regulation But then also the nutritional value, which is that add portion of my four A's, is already packed into those frozen produce. You just want to swap them out, put them in glass and stainless steel to heat them up.

But essentially, it's democratized, you know, food and, you know, healthy food in a way, because now everyone can reach those goals of getting those in their local, you know, big box store if they can find. And we're talking big box stores all over the country.

But essentially, it's democratized, you know, food and, you know, healthy food in a way, because now everyone can reach those goals of getting those in their local, you know, big box store if they can find. And we're talking big box stores all over the country.

But essentially, it's democratized, you know, food and, you know, healthy food in a way, because now everyone can reach those goals of getting those in their local, you know, big box store if they can find. And we're talking big box stores all over the country.

I'm going to put it next to my water filter at S. Okay.

I'm going to put it next to my water filter at S. Okay.

I'm going to put it next to my water filter at S. Okay.

It's that important. And we can't live without food and we can't live without water. So those are the two biggest inputs that I really want people to think about. And it doesn't have to be perfect. But when you're talking about stocking your home fridge, things that you can control for the most part, that's where you can start to have the most impact.

It's that important. And we can't live without food and we can't live without water. So those are the two biggest inputs that I really want people to think about. And it doesn't have to be perfect. But when you're talking about stocking your home fridge, things that you can control for the most part, that's where you can start to have the most impact.

It's that important. And we can't live without food and we can't live without water. So those are the two biggest inputs that I really want people to think about. And it doesn't have to be perfect. But when you're talking about stocking your home fridge, things that you can control for the most part, that's where you can start to have the most impact.

Yeah, absolutely.

Yeah, absolutely.

Yeah, absolutely.

Yeah. And listen, maybe some of the kids out there don't like their greens, but cruciferous vegetables are really superpower foods, right? Because cruciferous vegetables, which include kale and broccoli, asparagus.

Yeah. And listen, maybe some of the kids out there don't like their greens, but cruciferous vegetables are really superpower foods, right? Because cruciferous vegetables, which include kale and broccoli, asparagus.

Yeah. And listen, maybe some of the kids out there don't like their greens, but cruciferous vegetables are really superpower foods, right? Because cruciferous vegetables, which include kale and broccoli, asparagus.

Sprouts. I mean, help me out here. There's just so many of them. I list them all in the book. But of course, you know, there's ones I've never even heard of, like kohlrabi. They're ones that we don't even usually use all the time. But they are remarkable in terms of the compounds that they contain that help detoxify the body. They churn up some of the chemicals in the liver.

Sprouts. I mean, help me out here. There's just so many of them. I list them all in the book. But of course, you know, there's ones I've never even heard of, like kohlrabi. They're ones that we don't even usually use all the time. But they are remarkable in terms of the compounds that they contain that help detoxify the body. They churn up some of the chemicals in the liver.

Sprouts. I mean, help me out here. There's just so many of them. I list them all in the book. But of course, you know, there's ones I've never even heard of, like kohlrabi. They're ones that we don't even usually use all the time. But they are remarkable in terms of the compounds that they contain that help detoxify the body. They churn up some of the chemicals in the liver.

They induce what's called stage two detoxification pathways or conjugation. They help break down these chemicals into much less toxic components to eliminate. So cruciferous vegetables, you know, like mom says, eat your vegetables, but choose cruciferous whenever you can. There's other ones. There's the omega-3 fatty acids are really critical in terms of human health history.

They induce what's called stage two detoxification pathways or conjugation. They help break down these chemicals into much less toxic components to eliminate. So cruciferous vegetables, you know, like mom says, eat your vegetables, but choose cruciferous whenever you can. There's other ones. There's the omega-3 fatty acids are really critical in terms of human health history.

They induce what's called stage two detoxification pathways or conjugation. They help break down these chemicals into much less toxic components to eliminate. So cruciferous vegetables, you know, like mom says, eat your vegetables, but choose cruciferous whenever you can. There's other ones. There's the omega-3 fatty acids are really critical in terms of human health history.

Getting that from small fish instead of large fish because large fish tend to bioaccumulate A lot of chemicals up the food chain. So thinking sardines and salmon and herring, mackerel, you know, are really wonderful in terms of choosing those smaller fish. So omegas are really great. You can get them from plants as well, and they convert into the more active forms.

Getting that from small fish instead of large fish because large fish tend to bioaccumulate A lot of chemicals up the food chain. So thinking sardines and salmon and herring, mackerel, you know, are really wonderful in terms of choosing those smaller fish. So omegas are really great. You can get them from plants as well, and they convert into the more active forms.

Getting that from small fish instead of large fish because large fish tend to bioaccumulate A lot of chemicals up the food chain. So thinking sardines and salmon and herring, mackerel, you know, are really wonderful in terms of choosing those smaller fish. So omegas are really great. You can get them from plants as well, and they convert into the more active forms.

And especially if they're, you know, fatty foods like eggs, fats tend to draw in more of those perfluoroalkyl chemicals. So olive oils, all the oils that we use to cook with can add, you know, kind of more problems if you're working with scratched cookware.

And especially if they're, you know, fatty foods like eggs, fats tend to draw in more of those perfluoroalkyl chemicals. So olive oils, all the oils that we use to cook with can add, you know, kind of more problems if you're working with scratched cookware.

And especially if they're, you know, fatty foods like eggs, fats tend to draw in more of those perfluoroalkyl chemicals. So olive oils, all the oils that we use to cook with can add, you know, kind of more problems if you're working with scratched cookware.

antioxidants like quercetin, which is, you know, from apples and onions, vitamin C. These are really helpful in the body's detoxification processes. So there's lots we can do. Food is medicine. But particularly, as I call out in the book, certain foods actually offset some of the genetic or epigenetic changes that come from exposures to chemicals that you, you know, can and can't control.

antioxidants like quercetin, which is, you know, from apples and onions, vitamin C. These are really helpful in the body's detoxification processes. So there's lots we can do. Food is medicine. But particularly, as I call out in the book, certain foods actually offset some of the genetic or epigenetic changes that come from exposures to chemicals that you, you know, can and can't control.

antioxidants like quercetin, which is, you know, from apples and onions, vitamin C. These are really helpful in the body's detoxification processes. So there's lots we can do. Food is medicine. But particularly, as I call out in the book, certain foods actually offset some of the genetic or epigenetic changes that come from exposures to chemicals that you, you know, can and can't control.

So it's kind of a protection mechanism by what you eat.

So it's kind of a protection mechanism by what you eat.

So it's kind of a protection mechanism by what you eat.

Well, iodine is a pretty important micronutrient, and I would probably rank it pretty, I would give it like a C or a B. B, let's do B. Okay, tell us about it.

Well, iodine is a pretty important micronutrient, and I would probably rank it pretty, I would give it like a C or a B. B, let's do B. Okay, tell us about it.

Well, iodine is a pretty important micronutrient, and I would probably rank it pretty, I would give it like a C or a B. B, let's do B. Okay, tell us about it.

Depends on the brand.

Depends on the brand.

Depends on the brand.

So I actually really believe that as much as fish is wonderful for protein and for nutrition, it's delicious. I love sushi, but we space it out quite infrequently so that we can manage some of those exposures. But unfortunately, I think that as the oceans get a little dirtier, we are going to have more problems with, you know, eating a lot of fish. And so your story doesn't surprise me, actually.

So I actually really believe that as much as fish is wonderful for protein and for nutrition, it's delicious. I love sushi, but we space it out quite infrequently so that we can manage some of those exposures. But unfortunately, I think that as the oceans get a little dirtier, we are going to have more problems with, you know, eating a lot of fish. And so your story doesn't surprise me, actually.

So I actually really believe that as much as fish is wonderful for protein and for nutrition, it's delicious. I love sushi, but we space it out quite infrequently so that we can manage some of those exposures. But unfortunately, I think that as the oceans get a little dirtier, we are going to have more problems with, you know, eating a lot of fish. And so your story doesn't surprise me, actually.

But, you know, like you said, there's lots of different ways we get exposed. And so it is thoughtful to think about different places that you can be exposed to mercury. I mean, it could be occupational. It could be.

But, you know, like you said, there's lots of different ways we get exposed. And so it is thoughtful to think about different places that you can be exposed to mercury. I mean, it could be occupational. It could be.

But, you know, like you said, there's lots of different ways we get exposed. And so it is thoughtful to think about different places that you can be exposed to mercury. I mean, it could be occupational. It could be.

Yeah, amalgams, you know, generally they don't leach. They're pretty solidly staying there in general. I heard the opposite from a lot of dentists. Well, when you start to manipulate them, that can also, you know, you want to be careful about your dental care, right? Because every time you're brushing and every time you're getting any dental work, you are manipulating them.

Yeah, amalgams, you know, generally they don't leach. They're pretty solidly staying there in general. I heard the opposite from a lot of dentists. Well, when you start to manipulate them, that can also, you know, you want to be careful about your dental care, right? Because every time you're brushing and every time you're getting any dental work, you are manipulating them.

Yeah, amalgams, you know, generally they don't leach. They're pretty solidly staying there in general. I heard the opposite from a lot of dentists. Well, when you start to manipulate them, that can also, you know, you want to be careful about your dental care, right? Because every time you're brushing and every time you're getting any dental work, you are manipulating them.

So it just depends on...

So it just depends on...

So it just depends on...

really what your degree of dental care is it's not on the top of my list when I tell people what to do because it's usually quite expensive and there's a lot of things that as you're doing here ranking makes a lot more sense to me for the average mere mortal right but when it comes to my recommendations with fish I really do try to limit it to two or four servings maximum per week of small fish

really what your degree of dental care is it's not on the top of my list when I tell people what to do because it's usually quite expensive and there's a lot of things that as you're doing here ranking makes a lot more sense to me for the average mere mortal right but when it comes to my recommendations with fish I really do try to limit it to two or four servings maximum per week of small fish

really what your degree of dental care is it's not on the top of my list when I tell people what to do because it's usually quite expensive and there's a lot of things that as you're doing here ranking makes a lot more sense to me for the average mere mortal right but when it comes to my recommendations with fish I really do try to limit it to two or four servings maximum per week of small fish

And that's not a lot. That's a reasonable amount. And then I do actually believe and I talk about this in my book in terms of the four fertilizer supplements, which I believe in modern day times, thinking about anthropology and evolution.

And that's not a lot. That's a reasonable amount. And then I do actually believe and I talk about this in my book in terms of the four fertilizer supplements, which I believe in modern day times, thinking about anthropology and evolution.

And that's not a lot. That's a reasonable amount. And then I do actually believe and I talk about this in my book in terms of the four fertilizer supplements, which I believe in modern day times, thinking about anthropology and evolution.

What are the highest yield supplements that I believe every human should be on from birth till death, which is very dramatic, but I really believe in the science. And one of those four fertilizer supplements, which has such high yield benefit to human body, to the brain, to sleep, to inflammation, is high quality Lactobacillus. well vetted omega-3 fish oil.

What are the highest yield supplements that I believe every human should be on from birth till death, which is very dramatic, but I really believe in the science. And one of those four fertilizer supplements, which has such high yield benefit to human body, to the brain, to sleep, to inflammation, is high quality Lactobacillus. well vetted omega-3 fish oil.

What are the highest yield supplements that I believe every human should be on from birth till death, which is very dramatic, but I really believe in the science. And one of those four fertilizer supplements, which has such high yield benefit to human body, to the brain, to sleep, to inflammation, is high quality Lactobacillus. well vetted omega-3 fish oil.

And I find that there's far fewer, you know, companies that are doing this well, the more watered down it is, which is, you know, like any good thing in life, maple syrup, honey, and everything else that's good and hard to source is often watered down. And that tends to be reflected in the price point.

And I find that there's far fewer, you know, companies that are doing this well, the more watered down it is, which is, you know, like any good thing in life, maple syrup, honey, and everything else that's good and hard to source is often watered down. And that tends to be reflected in the price point.

And I find that there's far fewer, you know, companies that are doing this well, the more watered down it is, which is, you know, like any good thing in life, maple syrup, honey, and everything else that's good and hard to source is often watered down. And that tends to be reflected in the price point.

So in the book, I talk about how to find and vet out those products, but omegas as a supplement to me tends to be at the level that we need to thrive and to be healthful and tends to be a supplement-based choice in addition to fish.

So in the book, I talk about how to find and vet out those products, but omegas as a supplement to me tends to be at the level that we need to thrive and to be healthful and tends to be a supplement-based choice in addition to fish.

So in the book, I talk about how to find and vet out those products, but omegas as a supplement to me tends to be at the level that we need to thrive and to be healthful and tends to be a supplement-based choice in addition to fish.

Oh, I know this literature, actually. Is there any truth to that? I had to present some of this literature, actually. Yeah, so selenium is actually remarkably protective to the human brain. And when they've done studies of ratios in the diet of fish, specifically where the selenium to mercury ratio was very high, it was actually shown to be protective clinically in populations that they looked at.

Oh, I know this literature, actually. Is there any truth to that? I had to present some of this literature, actually. Yeah, so selenium is actually remarkably protective to the human brain. And when they've done studies of ratios in the diet of fish, specifically where the selenium to mercury ratio was very high, it was actually shown to be protective clinically in populations that they looked at.

Oh, I know this literature, actually. Is there any truth to that? I had to present some of this literature, actually. Yeah, so selenium is actually remarkably protective to the human brain. And when they've done studies of ratios in the diet of fish, specifically where the selenium to mercury ratio was very high, it was actually shown to be protective clinically in populations that they looked at.

And so there is interesting science regarding selenium being incredibly protective regarding heavy metals, particularly methylmercury, which goes back to the fertilizer chemicals. that I've said, I mean, fertilizer supplements that I believe every human should be on, which I'll name them now because it involves selenium.

And so there is interesting science regarding selenium being incredibly protective regarding heavy metals, particularly methylmercury, which goes back to the fertilizer chemicals. that I've said, I mean, fertilizer supplements that I believe every human should be on, which I'll name them now because it involves selenium.

And so there is interesting science regarding selenium being incredibly protective regarding heavy metals, particularly methylmercury, which goes back to the fertilizer chemicals. that I've said, I mean, fertilizer supplements that I believe every human should be on, which I'll name them now because it involves selenium.

A multivitamin, a well-done multivitamin will have selenium in it daily, will have iodine in it daily, will have active forms of vitamins like methylfolate instead of folic acid. So a multivitamin that's done well is a remarkable flooring to your life in terms of just daily exposure to good, healthy nutrients that we have needed for millions of years. Selenium is in there.

A multivitamin, a well-done multivitamin will have selenium in it daily, will have iodine in it daily, will have active forms of vitamins like methylfolate instead of folic acid. So a multivitamin that's done well is a remarkable flooring to your life in terms of just daily exposure to good, healthy nutrients that we have needed for millions of years. Selenium is in there.

A multivitamin, a well-done multivitamin will have selenium in it daily, will have iodine in it daily, will have active forms of vitamins like methylfolate instead of folic acid. So a multivitamin that's done well is a remarkable flooring to your life in terms of just daily exposure to good, healthy nutrients that we have needed for millions of years. Selenium is in there.

The second fertilizer supplement that I believe is necessary, even with the best diets. I mean that even with the best organic diets, because our food system is so nutrient deplete. The second one is vitamin D, which a lot of people have heard of, right? It's pretty sexy to know about what your D level is. The question is, how do you get it to a level on your blood testing that's high normal?

The second fertilizer supplement that I believe is necessary, even with the best diets. I mean that even with the best organic diets, because our food system is so nutrient deplete. The second one is vitamin D, which a lot of people have heard of, right? It's pretty sexy to know about what your D level is. The question is, how do you get it to a level on your blood testing that's high normal?

The second fertilizer supplement that I believe is necessary, even with the best diets. I mean that even with the best organic diets, because our food system is so nutrient deplete. The second one is vitamin D, which a lot of people have heard of, right? It's pretty sexy to know about what your D level is. The question is, how do you get it to a level on your blood testing that's high normal?

So 60 to 90 is where I like to aim. So it's not how much you take because everyone has an individual need, absorption issues of the gut. All these things are variable. But what the goal is is to live at a level where your blood is 60 to 90 in a range that's normal of 30 to 100. So nothing excessive, but just high normal. And that's easy and cheap and available, vitamin D3.

So 60 to 90 is where I like to aim. So it's not how much you take because everyone has an individual need, absorption issues of the gut. All these things are variable. But what the goal is is to live at a level where your blood is 60 to 90 in a range that's normal of 30 to 100. So nothing excessive, but just high normal. And that's easy and cheap and available, vitamin D3.

So 60 to 90 is where I like to aim. So it's not how much you take because everyone has an individual need, absorption issues of the gut. All these things are variable. But what the goal is is to live at a level where your blood is 60 to 90 in a range that's normal of 30 to 100. So nothing excessive, but just high normal. And that's easy and cheap and available, vitamin D3.

The third is probiotic, probiotic to help the gut microbiome for all the losses that we go through in terms of stress or, you know, foods that don't agree with us or chlorinated drinking water, any of the kind of the targeted chemicals that hit our guts, you know. you know, processed foods.

The third is probiotic, probiotic to help the gut microbiome for all the losses that we go through in terms of stress or, you know, foods that don't agree with us or chlorinated drinking water, any of the kind of the targeted chemicals that hit our guts, you know. you know, processed foods.

The third is probiotic, probiotic to help the gut microbiome for all the losses that we go through in terms of stress or, you know, foods that don't agree with us or chlorinated drinking water, any of the kind of the targeted chemicals that hit our guts, you know. you know, processed foods.

Having a probiotic that's healthy, reasonable, affordable every day to me is offsetting some of the losses every day. And then the last piece was the omega-3 fatty acids. If done well,

Having a probiotic that's healthy, reasonable, affordable every day to me is offsetting some of the losses every day. And then the last piece was the omega-3 fatty acids. If done well,

Having a probiotic that's healthy, reasonable, affordable every day to me is offsetting some of the losses every day. And then the last piece was the omega-3 fatty acids. If done well,

and a highly concentrated DHA EPA is remarkable for so many normal physiologic processes, including improved sleep, including mental health, including inflammation that I use with my immune and autoimmune disease patients. higher levels. So you have to sort of adjust what you're taking and why you're taking it.

and a highly concentrated DHA EPA is remarkable for so many normal physiologic processes, including improved sleep, including mental health, including inflammation that I use with my immune and autoimmune disease patients. higher levels. So you have to sort of adjust what you're taking and why you're taking it.

and a highly concentrated DHA EPA is remarkable for so many normal physiologic processes, including improved sleep, including mental health, including inflammation that I use with my immune and autoimmune disease patients. higher levels. So you have to sort of adjust what you're taking and why you're taking it.

Those four things to me really do give the human body a great ability to manage most of its physiology without being excessive, but done well. And selenium will be very helpful every day if you're exposed to any number of inputs that expose you to mercury.

Those four things to me really do give the human body a great ability to manage most of its physiology without being excessive, but done well. And selenium will be very helpful every day if you're exposed to any number of inputs that expose you to mercury.

Those four things to me really do give the human body a great ability to manage most of its physiology without being excessive, but done well. And selenium will be very helpful every day if you're exposed to any number of inputs that expose you to mercury.

Yeah, so fermented, I mean, there's just so many foods that are good for human health. It's hard to list them all because fiber is another area that you could talk about in terms of what we're missing, what we need, and what binds chemicals. But fermented foods are really great because the composition, the acidity, the way that they handle the gut microbiome, and let's list a few, right?

Yeah, so fermented, I mean, there's just so many foods that are good for human health. It's hard to list them all because fiber is another area that you could talk about in terms of what we're missing, what we need, and what binds chemicals. But fermented foods are really great because the composition, the acidity, the way that they handle the gut microbiome, and let's list a few, right?

Yeah, so fermented, I mean, there's just so many foods that are good for human health. It's hard to list them all because fiber is another area that you could talk about in terms of what we're missing, what we need, and what binds chemicals. But fermented foods are really great because the composition, the acidity, the way that they handle the gut microbiome, and let's list a few, right?

Things that I don't like, like kimchi, you know, sauerkraut is not my favorite, but it's loaded with, you know, probiotic and prebiotic components. But then, you know, there's other things like pickles and vinegar, things that people can wrap their head around. But fermented foods in general is what feeds the microbes in the gut microbiome. It's an ecosystem.

Things that I don't like, like kimchi, you know, sauerkraut is not my favorite, but it's loaded with, you know, probiotic and prebiotic components. But then, you know, there's other things like pickles and vinegar, things that people can wrap their head around. But fermented foods in general is what feeds the microbes in the gut microbiome. It's an ecosystem.

Things that I don't like, like kimchi, you know, sauerkraut is not my favorite, but it's loaded with, you know, probiotic and prebiotic components. But then, you know, there's other things like pickles and vinegar, things that people can wrap their head around. But fermented foods in general is what feeds the microbes in the gut microbiome. It's an ecosystem.

Because we're going to have multiple solutions.

Because we're going to have multiple solutions.

Because we're going to have multiple solutions.

So by eating those foods, again, food is medicine, right? When you eat those foods, you're supporting the buggers that are in your gut that are in 26 feet of bowel. that line this tube that we call the gut and you're feeding the good guys.

So by eating those foods, again, food is medicine, right? When you eat those foods, you're supporting the buggers that are in your gut that are in 26 feet of bowel. that line this tube that we call the gut and you're feeding the good guys.

So by eating those foods, again, food is medicine, right? When you eat those foods, you're supporting the buggers that are in your gut that are in 26 feet of bowel. that line this tube that we call the gut and you're feeding the good guys.

And those good guys are making, you know, for a better word or not, poop, essentially small chain fatty acids like butyrate that actually circulate through the body, get to the brain are very healthful. So they help with mental health and that gut brain connection. So if you sit back and you think to yourself, this is an ecosystem that I'm contributing to.

And those good guys are making, you know, for a better word or not, poop, essentially small chain fatty acids like butyrate that actually circulate through the body, get to the brain are very healthful. So they help with mental health and that gut brain connection. So if you sit back and you think to yourself, this is an ecosystem that I'm contributing to.

And those good guys are making, you know, for a better word or not, poop, essentially small chain fatty acids like butyrate that actually circulate through the body, get to the brain are very healthful. So they help with mental health and that gut brain connection. So if you sit back and you think to yourself, this is an ecosystem that I'm contributing to.

That's fine with me.

That's fine with me.

That's fine with me.

It's like feeding your salamander in middle school, right? You're watching this whole process go through and then you're feeling the physiology change. Fermented foods are great. And it's been part of the human diet again for millions of years. The question is, can we get them consistently? Can we get used to certain foods and really start craving them consistently?

It's like feeding your salamander in middle school, right? You're watching this whole process go through and then you're feeling the physiology change. Fermented foods are great. And it's been part of the human diet again for millions of years. The question is, can we get them consistently? Can we get used to certain foods and really start craving them consistently?

It's like feeding your salamander in middle school, right? You're watching this whole process go through and then you're feeling the physiology change. Fermented foods are great. And it's been part of the human diet again for millions of years. The question is, can we get them consistently? Can we get used to certain foods and really start craving them consistently?

We'll drop it down.

We'll drop it down.

We'll drop it down.

So that we have them in a way that really supports most of our diet when we have access to it.

So that we have them in a way that really supports most of our diet when we have access to it.

So that we have them in a way that really supports most of our diet when we have access to it.

So I care about it and I really wouldn't be even here talking to you about it if it wasn't for years ago when my golden retriever got sick. I was a young mom and I had this beautiful four and a half year old golden retriever named Truxton. And he got sick and I thought, you know, he swallowed a sock or something happened where he just, you know, he'll get better tomorrow.

So I care about it and I really wouldn't be even here talking to you about it if it wasn't for years ago when my golden retriever got sick. I was a young mom and I had this beautiful four and a half year old golden retriever named Truxton. And he got sick and I thought, you know, he swallowed a sock or something happened where he just, you know, he'll get better tomorrow.

So I care about it and I really wouldn't be even here talking to you about it if it wasn't for years ago when my golden retriever got sick. I was a young mom and I had this beautiful four and a half year old golden retriever named Truxton. And he got sick and I thought, you know, he swallowed a sock or something happened where he just, you know, he'll get better tomorrow.

Well, he also developed what was, you know, at that time we found out was autoimmune hepatitis. So his immune system basically had turned against him. and attacked his liver. And his liver, hepatitis liver, was the size of a golf ball by the time we got him diagnosed. And he didn't last, you know, he lived maybe six more months very comfortably, but he lived six months.

Well, he also developed what was, you know, at that time we found out was autoimmune hepatitis. So his immune system basically had turned against him. and attacked his liver. And his liver, hepatitis liver, was the size of a golf ball by the time we got him diagnosed. And he didn't last, you know, he lived maybe six more months very comfortably, but he lived six months.

Well, he also developed what was, you know, at that time we found out was autoimmune hepatitis. So his immune system basically had turned against him. and attacked his liver. And his liver, hepatitis liver, was the size of a golf ball by the time we got him diagnosed. And he didn't last, you know, he lived maybe six more months very comfortably, but he lived six months.

And my sadness over this puppy, this, you know, first born child of mine, so to speak, was just so heartbreaking. And I started to question his exposures because I had no other way to explain a young, healthy golden retriever with such a rare diagnosis in dogs. So I looked at his water and I looked at his air quality and we live on a farm in New Jersey. So I worried about pesticides.

And my sadness over this puppy, this, you know, first born child of mine, so to speak, was just so heartbreaking. And I started to question his exposures because I had no other way to explain a young, healthy golden retriever with such a rare diagnosis in dogs. So I looked at his water and I looked at his air quality and we live on a farm in New Jersey. So I worried about pesticides.

And my sadness over this puppy, this, you know, first born child of mine, so to speak, was just so heartbreaking. And I started to question his exposures because I had no other way to explain a young, healthy golden retriever with such a rare diagnosis in dogs. So I looked at his water and I looked at his air quality and we live on a farm in New Jersey. So I worried about pesticides.

I worried about the red vinyl plastic toy that he was sucking on all the time. And I didn't know this at the time, but I was really kind of performing an environmental health survey. And now we have it in the book, right? But it took 15 years to get to this point.

I worried about the red vinyl plastic toy that he was sucking on all the time. And I didn't know this at the time, but I was really kind of performing an environmental health survey. And now we have it in the book, right? But it took 15 years to get to this point.

I worried about the red vinyl plastic toy that he was sucking on all the time. And I didn't know this at the time, but I was really kind of performing an environmental health survey. And now we have it in the book, right? But it took 15 years to get to this point.

And having layered in question after question of what's going on in human exposure from what I was learning about animal exposures, it really just took off. And it was a mission of sadness, but of also curiosity. And also being sad that I didn't learn any of this in medical school. And it's still not really being used in training of any health care professionals in any large way.

And having layered in question after question of what's going on in human exposure from what I was learning about animal exposures, it really just took off. And it was a mission of sadness, but of also curiosity. And also being sad that I didn't learn any of this in medical school. And it's still not really being used in training of any health care professionals in any large way.

And having layered in question after question of what's going on in human exposure from what I was learning about animal exposures, it really just took off. And it was a mission of sadness, but of also curiosity. And also being sad that I didn't learn any of this in medical school. And it's still not really being used in training of any health care professionals in any large way.

And that's a shame because we have so many ways to get this information to people to do better in terms of their choices and their health risks. So my journey really came from a place of sadness, but it has led to so much good in terms of what I'm able to do with curriculum and teaching. And this is actually my third book. The first two were in Oxford University Press.

And that's a shame because we have so many ways to get this information to people to do better in terms of their choices and their health risks. So my journey really came from a place of sadness, but it has led to so much good in terms of what I'm able to do with curriculum and teaching. And this is actually my third book. The first two were in Oxford University Press.

And that's a shame because we have so many ways to get this information to people to do better in terms of their choices and their health risks. So my journey really came from a place of sadness, but it has led to so much good in terms of what I'm able to do with curriculum and teaching. And this is actually my third book. The first two were in Oxford University Press.

One was a textbook and another was another consumer guide, more of a guidebook. This is the first time I'm reaching out to everyone in a way that's super easy to navigate. It's tangible. It's got a 21-day plan so people can just start right in. and really make simple choices. It's got a food pyramid that starts and ends with quality and looks at food packaging and detoxification processes.

One was a textbook and another was another consumer guide, more of a guidebook. This is the first time I'm reaching out to everyone in a way that's super easy to navigate. It's tangible. It's got a 21-day plan so people can just start right in. and really make simple choices. It's got a food pyramid that starts and ends with quality and looks at food packaging and detoxification processes.

One was a textbook and another was another consumer guide, more of a guidebook. This is the first time I'm reaching out to everyone in a way that's super easy to navigate. It's tangible. It's got a 21-day plan so people can just start right in. and really make simple choices. It's got a food pyramid that starts and ends with quality and looks at food packaging and detoxification processes.

It's just a really, I think, easy way for people who have no concept of this concept to get into it and get started.

It's just a really, I think, easy way for people who have no concept of this concept to get into it and get started.

It's just a really, I think, easy way for people who have no concept of this concept to get into it and get started.

Yeah, it's a great question because, you know, at the time I didn't know anything about environmental health, zero. And it began the journey. But, you know, at the time we were looking at his toy, his red plastic toy, very common dog toy. And it turns out that in terms of human studies, especially occupational studies of people who work with polyvinyl chloride as a chemical,

Yeah, it's a great question because, you know, at the time I didn't know anything about environmental health, zero. And it began the journey. But, you know, at the time we were looking at his toy, his red plastic toy, very common dog toy. And it turns out that in terms of human studies, especially occupational studies of people who work with polyvinyl chloride as a chemical,

Yeah, it's a great question because, you know, at the time I didn't know anything about environmental health, zero. And it began the journey. But, you know, at the time we were looking at his toy, his red plastic toy, very common dog toy. And it turns out that in terms of human studies, especially occupational studies of people who work with polyvinyl chloride as a chemical,

which we use in everything, right? These are the plasticizer chemicals. Turns out higher rates of autoimmune hepatitis and autoimmune and hepatocellular cancer, so liver cancers, in occupational exposure, so people who work in these factories, higher than other people who don't work in these factories.

which we use in everything, right? These are the plasticizer chemicals. Turns out higher rates of autoimmune hepatitis and autoimmune and hepatocellular cancer, so liver cancers, in occupational exposure, so people who work in these factories, higher than other people who don't work in these factories.

which we use in everything, right? These are the plasticizer chemicals. Turns out higher rates of autoimmune hepatitis and autoimmune and hepatocellular cancer, so liver cancers, in occupational exposure, so people who work in these factories, higher than other people who don't work in these factories.

And so, you know, the studies really started to make me think that that plastic toy that he happened to be, you know, sucking on and sleeping with and it never left his mouth for four and a half years may have been one of the biggest triggers in terms of his immune system taking a turn. he may have been predisposed, right?

And so, you know, the studies really started to make me think that that plastic toy that he happened to be, you know, sucking on and sleeping with and it never left his mouth for four and a half years may have been one of the biggest triggers in terms of his immune system taking a turn. he may have been predisposed, right?

And so, you know, the studies really started to make me think that that plastic toy that he happened to be, you know, sucking on and sleeping with and it never left his mouth for four and a half years may have been one of the biggest triggers in terms of his immune system taking a turn. he may have been predisposed, right?

We all have our genetic predisposition, but that might've been the trigger in terms of the load and the exposure that put him into his condition.

We all have our genetic predisposition, but that might've been the trigger in terms of the load and the exposure that put him into his condition.

We all have our genetic predisposition, but that might've been the trigger in terms of the load and the exposure that put him into his condition.

Yeah, absolutely. I mean, listen, you have to have an ounce of the why, of what the issues are, a little bit of the fear factor. But you don't want it enough to keep you from making changes and making really reasonable, practical, simple, smarter choices.

Yeah, absolutely. I mean, listen, you have to have an ounce of the why, of what the issues are, a little bit of the fear factor. But you don't want it enough to keep you from making changes and making really reasonable, practical, simple, smarter choices.

Yeah, absolutely. I mean, listen, you have to have an ounce of the why, of what the issues are, a little bit of the fear factor. But you don't want it enough to keep you from making changes and making really reasonable, practical, simple, smarter choices.

I've been following the autism world for a long time.

I've been following the autism world for a long time.

I've been following the autism world for a long time.

Yeah, and I would say kids on the spectrum and from my perspective, immune and autoimmune and cancer, we're seeing lots of younger people getting exposed to things and having diseases that they have no family history of. And then again, to your question about in utero exposure, I want to start by saying, you know, I have such anxiety over in any way making moms moms to be.

Yeah, and I would say kids on the spectrum and from my perspective, immune and autoimmune and cancer, we're seeing lots of younger people getting exposed to things and having diseases that they have no family history of. And then again, to your question about in utero exposure, I want to start by saying, you know, I have such anxiety over in any way making moms moms to be.

Yeah, and I would say kids on the spectrum and from my perspective, immune and autoimmune and cancer, we're seeing lots of younger people getting exposed to things and having diseases that they have no family history of. And then again, to your question about in utero exposure, I want to start by saying, you know, I have such anxiety over in any way making moms moms to be.

You know, sort of, you know, blamed for things they may not even be aware of. When I was a mom and I had two kids, I was eating McDonald's every morning with my first kid. I mean, it probably explains a lot of his behavior, you know, being bad right now. But, you know, the idea is that like when you don't know, you don't know. I mean, I was rolling up and getting my pancakes every morning.

You know, sort of, you know, blamed for things they may not even be aware of. When I was a mom and I had two kids, I was eating McDonald's every morning with my first kid. I mean, it probably explains a lot of his behavior, you know, being bad right now. But, you know, the idea is that like when you don't know, you don't know. I mean, I was rolling up and getting my pancakes every morning.

You know, sort of, you know, blamed for things they may not even be aware of. When I was a mom and I had two kids, I was eating McDonald's every morning with my first kid. I mean, it probably explains a lot of his behavior, you know, being bad right now. But, you know, the idea is that like when you don't know, you don't know. I mean, I was rolling up and getting my pancakes every morning.

Exactly. And I think that that's one thing we have to sort of make sure we are clear about. There's no regrets. There's no blame. People shouldn't be blaming themselves. But there is interesting data showing that the in utero exposure to many of these chemicals The placenta, which we usually think is protective to a growing fetus, is actually really not that protective.

Exactly. And I think that that's one thing we have to sort of make sure we are clear about. There's no regrets. There's no blame. People shouldn't be blaming themselves. But there is interesting data showing that the in utero exposure to many of these chemicals The placenta, which we usually think is protective to a growing fetus, is actually really not that protective.

Exactly. And I think that that's one thing we have to sort of make sure we are clear about. There's no regrets. There's no blame. People shouldn't be blaming themselves. But there is interesting data showing that the in utero exposure to many of these chemicals The placenta, which we usually think is protective to a growing fetus, is actually really not that protective.

We know that when babies are born, when they cut the cord, that that cord blood, when it's sampled, has up to 200 chemicals, industrial chemicals. There was a 2005 study from Environmental Working Group that's always talked about because you don't have to recreate it. It's just, you know, we know that that's going on. And that was 2005, right, 20 years ago.

We know that when babies are born, when they cut the cord, that that cord blood, when it's sampled, has up to 200 chemicals, industrial chemicals. There was a 2005 study from Environmental Working Group that's always talked about because you don't have to recreate it. It's just, you know, we know that that's going on. And that was 2005, right, 20 years ago.

We know that when babies are born, when they cut the cord, that that cord blood, when it's sampled, has up to 200 chemicals, industrial chemicals. There was a 2005 study from Environmental Working Group that's always talked about because you don't have to recreate it. It's just, you know, we know that that's going on. And that was 2005, right, 20 years ago.

And we've only had more chemicals added to our exposures, you know, to our bodies in terms of where we walk through life. But that vulnerable period where brain development is going on, where sexual dimorphism in terms of how the brain turns into male, female, how the body's organs turn into male or female parts. We know how phthalates can participate in terms of changing parts.

And we've only had more chemicals added to our exposures, you know, to our bodies in terms of where we walk through life. But that vulnerable period where brain development is going on, where sexual dimorphism in terms of how the brain turns into male, female, how the body's organs turn into male or female parts. We know how phthalates can participate in terms of changing parts.

And we've only had more chemicals added to our exposures, you know, to our bodies in terms of where we walk through life. But that vulnerable period where brain development is going on, where sexual dimorphism in terms of how the brain turns into male, female, how the body's organs turn into male or female parts. We know how phthalates can participate in terms of changing parts.

male genitalia at birth in terms of how they develop. There's a lot that goes on from an in utero perspective where that is hopefully going to be where people can aim for the cleanest environment we can get.

male genitalia at birth in terms of how they develop. There's a lot that goes on from an in utero perspective where that is hopefully going to be where people can aim for the cleanest environment we can get.

male genitalia at birth in terms of how they develop. There's a lot that goes on from an in utero perspective where that is hopefully going to be where people can aim for the cleanest environment we can get.

So we do want to educate young girls and boys and, you know, people who are planning to become pregnant in terms of getting your body perhaps ready as much as you can for a growing, developing pregnancy. The brain itself, somewhere around 250,000 neurons a second are created during fetal development.

So we do want to educate young girls and boys and, you know, people who are planning to become pregnant in terms of getting your body perhaps ready as much as you can for a growing, developing pregnancy. The brain itself, somewhere around 250,000 neurons a second are created during fetal development.

So we do want to educate young girls and boys and, you know, people who are planning to become pregnant in terms of getting your body perhaps ready as much as you can for a growing, developing pregnancy. The brain itself, somewhere around 250,000 neurons a second are created during fetal development.

And I think that's the beauty of how you're presenting this today is that we want to really see what the problems are so that we can go into action mode.

And I think that's the beauty of how you're presenting this today is that we want to really see what the problems are so that we can go into action mode.

And I think that's the beauty of how you're presenting this today is that we want to really see what the problems are so that we can go into action mode.

And so, you know, we know a lot about fetal alcohol syndrome in terms of which trimester drinking alcohol can affect the brain development. We now know a lot more also about these chemicals and exposure levels comparatively. So we want to just kind of work towards keeping that environment cleaner as best we can. To your point,

And so, you know, we know a lot about fetal alcohol syndrome in terms of which trimester drinking alcohol can affect the brain development. We now know a lot more also about these chemicals and exposure levels comparatively. So we want to just kind of work towards keeping that environment cleaner as best we can. To your point,

And so, you know, we know a lot about fetal alcohol syndrome in terms of which trimester drinking alcohol can affect the brain development. We now know a lot more also about these chemicals and exposure levels comparatively. So we want to just kind of work towards keeping that environment cleaner as best we can. To your point,

in utero exposure with all of the chemicals that are being you know in around our lives and moms are you know unfortunately unable to control for all of them that's an area where we want to really be thinking about the most in terms of taking care of our body in terms of how many

in utero exposure with all of the chemicals that are being you know in around our lives and moms are you know unfortunately unable to control for all of them that's an area where we want to really be thinking about the most in terms of taking care of our body in terms of how many

in utero exposure with all of the chemicals that are being you know in around our lives and moms are you know unfortunately unable to control for all of them that's an area where we want to really be thinking about the most in terms of taking care of our body in terms of how many

nail salon visits how much shampoo conditioner that we you know we can vet out as much as we can lotions that are geared towards new moms um you know or even babies when they come out you know you want to be thinking about all of that um in on and around exposures that you can control for as best you can and also cleaning your home what you breathe what you sleep on you know you know what your air quality is what your water quality is for everybody but particularly that um

nail salon visits how much shampoo conditioner that we you know we can vet out as much as we can lotions that are geared towards new moms um you know or even babies when they come out you know you want to be thinking about all of that um in on and around exposures that you can control for as best you can and also cleaning your home what you breathe what you sleep on you know you know what your air quality is what your water quality is for everybody but particularly that um

nail salon visits how much shampoo conditioner that we you know we can vet out as much as we can lotions that are geared towards new moms um you know or even babies when they come out you know you want to be thinking about all of that um in on and around exposures that you can control for as best you can and also cleaning your home what you breathe what you sleep on you know you know what your air quality is what your water quality is for everybody but particularly that um

you know, vulnerable population of pregnant women.

you know, vulnerable population of pregnant women.

you know, vulnerable population of pregnant women.

I can't say that for sure because, you know, it's complex. You know, we have genetic predisposition. We know that genetic changes take place from exposures from generation to generation independent of autism. So we have epigenetic changes from exposures. So we don't know what the setup is before, you know, pregnant women might be exposed in utero.

I can't say that for sure because, you know, it's complex. You know, we have genetic predisposition. We know that genetic changes take place from exposures from generation to generation independent of autism. So we have epigenetic changes from exposures. So we don't know what the setup is before, you know, pregnant women might be exposed in utero.

I can't say that for sure because, you know, it's complex. You know, we have genetic predisposition. We know that genetic changes take place from exposures from generation to generation independent of autism. So we have epigenetic changes from exposures. So we don't know what the setup is before, you know, pregnant women might be exposed in utero.

And we also have genetic contribution from both males and females, right? So it's not just an exposure-related issue. It's a dance between our genetics, our lifestyle, and our exposures. But do I think that it's a big problem? Do I think that we're going to get more data on this? For sure. And I do think... the growing rates of autism are pretty remarkable.

And we also have genetic contribution from both males and females, right? So it's not just an exposure-related issue. It's a dance between our genetics, our lifestyle, and our exposures. But do I think that it's a big problem? Do I think that we're going to get more data on this? For sure. And I do think... the growing rates of autism are pretty remarkable.

And we also have genetic contribution from both males and females, right? So it's not just an exposure-related issue. It's a dance between our genetics, our lifestyle, and our exposures. But do I think that it's a big problem? Do I think that we're going to get more data on this? For sure. And I do think... the growing rates of autism are pretty remarkable.

And we know that many of, say, the vaccines have removed thimerosal and have removed some of the more concerning adjuvants is what we call them. So I think we need to really be thinking about doing behavioral change, particularly in this population, for sure.

And we know that many of, say, the vaccines have removed thimerosal and have removed some of the more concerning adjuvants is what we call them. So I think we need to really be thinking about doing behavioral change, particularly in this population, for sure.

And we know that many of, say, the vaccines have removed thimerosal and have removed some of the more concerning adjuvants is what we call them. So I think we need to really be thinking about doing behavioral change, particularly in this population, for sure.

How about candles, incense, air fresheners, plug-ins? I want to call that out because I know we think of cleaning products as really cleaning surfaces and windows and drain cleaners. But I think some of the things we take into our homes that are considered more fun, just paying attention to those things.

How about candles, incense, air fresheners, plug-ins? I want to call that out because I know we think of cleaning products as really cleaning surfaces and windows and drain cleaners. But I think some of the things we take into our homes that are considered more fun, just paying attention to those things.

How about candles, incense, air fresheners, plug-ins? I want to call that out because I know we think of cleaning products as really cleaning surfaces and windows and drain cleaners. But I think some of the things we take into our homes that are considered more fun, just paying attention to those things.

I think is something we should be considering and swapping out to safer versions, beeswax candles that we know the manufacturers, safer places to buy them. Certain stores actually vet for these chemicals. But thinking about just what we do to keep up with the Joneses between fragrances on our body, fragrances in our home. Lawn care is another one I would call out.

I think is something we should be considering and swapping out to safer versions, beeswax candles that we know the manufacturers, safer places to buy them. Certain stores actually vet for these chemicals. But thinking about just what we do to keep up with the Joneses between fragrances on our body, fragrances in our home. Lawn care is another one I would call out.

I think is something we should be considering and swapping out to safer versions, beeswax candles that we know the manufacturers, safer places to buy them. Certain stores actually vet for these chemicals. But thinking about just what we do to keep up with the Joneses between fragrances on our body, fragrances in our home. Lawn care is another one I would call out.