The tens of thousands of chemicals we are surrounded by impact our hormones, nervous systems, gut health, weight, metabolism and countless health outcomes. They also of course impact our children's health and development from the time they are in utero, so there is a lot of motivation as moms to really understand and avoid them. Listen to 3 women's health doctors on what you need to know about environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors and forever chemicals. You’ll hear how they impact our health and action steps from MBM host Helene Kusman on how to realistically and affordably avoid or eliminate them.
Listen to today’s episode for:
-Family Physician and Midwife Dr Aviva Romm’s breakdown on how to understand the chemicals in our environment, their impact on our health and realistic advice for moms on a budget
-OBGYN/Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr Natalie Crawford’s explanation of environmental toxins like forever chemicals and specific steps we can take to avoid them
-Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap on finding non-toxic personal care products and how she selects cleaner options with her daughters.
-How to balance finding both clean and effective personal care products like shampoo and laundry detergent for the whole family
-Non-toxic kitchenware swaps and how to transition affordably over time
-Tips for food prep and storage to reduce toxin exposure from baby bottles to cups, lunchboxes and beyond
-How to figure out what’s in your local water
-How to shop for meat, seafood, produce and processed foods that are cleaner without breaking the bank
-Tips for transitioning to non-toxic cleaning supplies including hacks for DIY and getting your moneys worth
If you want to better understand environmental toxins and how to realistically and affordably eliminate or avoid them as a busy mom, this episode is for you!
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.