{"id":439,"date":"2019-07-29T18:19:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T18:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/?p=439"},"modified":"2019-07-29T18:19:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T18:19:42","slug":"toxic-hormones-5-natural-strategies-to-to-reduce-the-impact-of-toxins-on-hormones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/toxic-hormones-5-natural-strategies-to-to-reduce-the-impact-of-toxins-on-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic Hormones? 5 Natural Strategies to To Reduce the Impact of Toxins on Hormones"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"socialSidebar socialSticky\"><\/aside>\n<div class=\"singlePostContent\">\n<div class=\"overview singlePostContentGroup\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h1>Exposure to Toxic Chemicals is Pervasive<\/h1>\n<p>There are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/issues\/toxic-chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">over 80,000 chemicals\u00a0<\/a>currently used in America. Very few\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/endocrine-disruption\/what-endocrine-disruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">have been tested<\/a>\u00a0for their potential to damage your health.\u00a0These chemicals are everywhere: In food, household cleaners, toys, furniture, and many other things you\u2019re exposed to daily.<\/p>\n<p>Their impact becomes especially strong on your endocrine system. These\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/endocrinology\/about-endocrine-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">eight glands include your<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hypothalamus<\/li>\n<li>Pineal gland<\/li>\n<li>Pituitary gland<\/li>\n<li>Thyroid<\/li>\n<li>Parathyroid<\/li>\n<li>Thymus<\/li>\n<li>Adrenal<\/li>\n<li>Pancreas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These endocrine glands\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diabetes\/endocrine-system-facts#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">make hormones or chemical messengers<\/a>, like the important insulin and cortisol, to ensure your body performs the many functions it requires to survive and thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Growth and development, homeostasis or balance within the body, metabolism, reproduction, and your body\u2019s response to stress or injury are all functions that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endocrineweb.com\/endocrinology\/about-endocrine-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">your endocrine system manages<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Endocrine Disruptors<\/h2>\n<p>Trouble results when something gets in the way of or\u00a0<i>disrupts<\/i>\u00a0your endocrine system. Chief among them are the many chemicals, appropriately called endocrine disruptors. They can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/endocrine-disruption\/what-endocrine-disruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">adversely impact<\/a>\u00a0development, reproduction, immunity, and nervous system function. These disruptors can also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/endocrine-disruption\/what-endocrine-disruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">increase your risk<\/a>\u00a0for certain diseases including cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Endocrine disruptors encompass a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/agents\/endocrine\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">wide range of natural and man-made substances<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pharmaceuticals<\/li>\n<li>Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds<\/li>\n<li>Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)<\/li>\n<li>DDT and other pesticides<\/li>\n<li>Plasticizers including bisphenol A (BPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Endocrine disruptors can be found in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/agents\/endocrine\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, food, toys, cosmetics<\/a>, and so much more.\u00a0Even though your body has natural detoxification pathways to manage these endocrine disruptors, the massive toll that environmental toxins create can overwhelm your liver and other systems.<\/p>\n<p>Endocrine disruptors\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/agents\/endocrine\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">cause trouble in many ways<\/a>.\u00a0They can:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mimic hormones including estrogens to overly stimulate those hormones.<\/li>\n<li>Block hormones from working optimally.<\/li>\n<li>Interfere with how your body makes hormones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In other words, endocrine disruptors can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/materials\/endocrine_disruptors_508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">turn on, shut off, or modify signals<\/a>\u00a0that hormones perform. Many studies\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/materials\/endocrine_disruptors_508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">focus on estrogenic activity<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 how toxins interfere with estrogen, collectively called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18942551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">xenoestrogens<\/a>. But chemicals can also interfere with testosterone, progesterone, thyroid, and many other hormones.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t avoid these toxins: Some of them including PCBs are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/materials\/endocrine_disruptors_508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ubiquitous and slow to degrade<\/a>. Even low-dose exposure to chemicals including BPA\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/9-ways-avoid-hormone-disrupting-chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">can create a significant impact<\/a>on your endocrine system.<\/p>\n<h3>Toxic Pesticides<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10163 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-580x386.jpg 580w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-520x346.jpg 520w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11112256\/Pesticides.jpg 640w\" alt=\"Toxic Pesticides\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Consider the food you eat. While vegetables and fruits are healthy, the pesticides in fruits and vegetables can create subtle health risks. The USDA found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/foodnews\/summary.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">230 different pesticides and pesticide breakdown products<\/a>\u00a0within the thousands of produce samples they analyzed.<\/p>\n<p>These pesticide residues can remain even when you carefully wash or peel conventional produce. In fact, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that nearly 70 percent of conventionally grown produce\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/foodnews\/summary.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">had pesticide residues<\/a>. They found strawberries, for instance, carried 20 different pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tightened regulation of pesticides several decades ago to eliminate highly toxic insecticides that can impact the brain and nervous system.<\/p>\n<p>While many were banned, other pesticides\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/foodnews\/summary.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">are still applied to certain crops today<\/a>. Children and pregnant women are especially at risk for the damage these pesticides can potentially create.<\/p>\n<h2>Toxic Cosmetics and Beauty Products<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10152 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-300x181.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-580x351.jpg 580w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-520x314.jpg 520w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-380x230.jpg 380w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454-160x97.jpg 160w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111107\/Cosmetics-e1560279484454.jpg 640w\" alt=\"Toxic Cosmetics\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" \/>Or consider the cosmetics you use daily. One study of over 2,300 people found the average adult\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/skindeep\/2004\/06\/15\/exposures-add-up-survey-results\/#.WaXIT8iGPIU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">uses nine personal care products daily<\/a>, with 126 unique chemical ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Phthalates, which make plastic more flexible, are one of those ingredients. These hormonal disruptors are in many cosmetics, including deodorants, hair spray, and nail polishes.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/cleanmakeup\/meet-the-ingredients\/endocrine-disruptors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Some of the ways phthalates<\/a>damage heath include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce female fertility<\/li>\n<li>Can cause premature breast development in young women<\/li>\n<li>Affect fetal development<\/li>\n<li>Alter testosterone in boys<\/li>\n<li>Lower sperm counts in men<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One study that reviewed 72 cosmetic products found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safecosmetics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Not-Too-Pretty.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">52 of them contained phthalates<\/a>\u00a0even though none said \u201cphthalates\u201d on the label.<\/p>\n<p>Major loopholes in federal law allow the $20-billion-a-year cosmetics industry to use phthalates in many personal care products\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safecosmetics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Not-Too-Pretty.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">without labeling, testing, or monitoring the health impact of these chemicals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Toxic Homes<\/h2>\n<p>Even your home can expose you to toxins, such as lead and pesticides, which can create problems including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/features\/affordable-ways-to-make-home-safer#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">brain and central nervous system damage, behavior problems, asthma, and cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Items you might use regularly \u2014 such as nonstick cookware \u2014 can expose you to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/features\/affordable-ways-to-make-home-safer#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">perfluorinated (PFCs) chemicals that can accumulate in the body<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Diseases Related to Toxins<\/h2>\n<p>All of these things, which\u00a0lurk\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/materials\/endocrine_disruptors_508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">nearly everywhere<\/a>, have a cumulative effect on your endocrine system. These tiny, near-constant daily assaults accumulate and take their toll on your health.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, these endocrine disruptors\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pamf.org\/endocrinology\/services\/faqs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">can create disease<\/a>. The most common endocrine disease is diabetes. Others include hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and metabolic disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5359373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">interfere with your metabolism and satiety hormones<\/a>, including leptin and ghrelin, contributing to obesity. While multiple factors, like your diet, are also triggers, scientists believe exposure to these chemicals (especially early in life)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5359373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">can also contribute<\/a>\u00a0to obesity.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists have even coined the word\u00a0<i>obesogens<\/i>\u00a0to describe the vicious spiral of increasing obesity that often\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5359373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">becomes a risk factor for so many diseases including cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These chemicals can also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5664782\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">increase insulin resistance<\/a>\u00a0as well as your risk for heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.<\/p>\n<h1>5 Ways to Reduce the Impact of Toxins on Your Health<\/h1>\n<p>Endocrine disruptors are ubiquitous. No matter how healthy you are, they can impact how your body functions. Your weight, energy levels, sex drive, mental focus, and disease risk all take a hit.<\/p>\n<p>People with higher levels of toxicity might require working with a healthcare practitioner to incorporate a comprehensive detoxification program that targets their specific condition.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, some simple strategies can help you minimize this toxic exposure and its impact on your endocrine system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10158 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-300x200.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-898x600.jpg 898w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/d23i5jq6adgv5h.cloudfront.net\/production\/uploads\/2019\/06\/11111625\/Spinach.jpg 1280w\" alt=\"Eat clean - Spinach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Eat clean.<\/strong>\u00a0We encourage finding the healthiest, most nutrient-dense foods on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/five-essentials\/nutrition\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Core and Advanced Plans<\/a>. That includes clean animal foods, such as wild-caught fish and grass-fed beef. Choose organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible. Besides providing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20359265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">more nutrients overall<\/a>, organic foods are lower in pesticides. Eating organic isn\u2019t always possible because of availability or your budget. In those cases, you\u2019ll want to choose the least pesticide-ridden foods. Use the EWG\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/foodnews\/dirty-dozen.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shopper\u2019s Guide to Pesticides in Produce\u2122<\/a>\u00a0here. This helpful guide lists the Dirty Dozen\u2122 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues and the Clean Fifteen\u2122 or least-contaminated fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Wash your hands frequently.<\/strong>\u00a0While this sounds like common sense, we often neglect to wash our hands before meals and other times. Doing so consistently can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/9-ways-avoid-hormone-disrupting-chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">remove a substantial amount of chemical residue<\/a>. Wash thoroughly and avoid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/dirt-antibacterial-soaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">antibacterial<\/a>\u00a0soaps or those with fragrances, they may contain parabens.<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Become more mindful about the products you use daily.<\/strong>\u00a0Pay closer attention to the many products you use regularly, including cosmetics and household cleaners. The EWG provides some helpful guides about beauty products (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/skindeep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Skin Deep\u00ae<\/a>) and cleaning products (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/guides\/cleaners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Guide to Healthy Cleaning<\/a>) that can help you become more aware of the potential endocrine disruptors in everyday products. You\u2019ll find natural alternatives to many cleaning products\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/toxic-cleaning-products\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">in this guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Drink clean filtered water.<\/strong>\u00a0Tap water can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/9-ways-avoid-hormone-disrupting-chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">residues of hormone disruptors<\/a>\u00a0including birth control pills, contributing to your toxic burden. Bottled water\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/stories\/9-ways-avoid-hormone-disrupting-chemicals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">presents its own problems<\/a>because BPA and other chemicals from plastic can seep into the water. Instead, opt for filtered water using a high-quality water filter. Purchase a BPA-free stainless steel water bottle and keep it filled regularly.<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Take the right nutrients.<\/strong>\u00a0Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/five-essentials\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Core and Advanced Plans<\/a>\u00a0provide an excellent foundation to provide the nutrients your body requires to detoxify. For additional detoxification support, talk with your healthcare practitioner about these and other supplements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/nac-and-glycine\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">N-acetyl-cysteine.<\/a>\u00a0This powerful free radical scavenger can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5241507\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">help your body detoxify<\/a>\u00a0while boosting glutathione, your body\u2019s primary antioxidant.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/magnesium-supplement\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Magnesium<\/a>. This mineral plays a role in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">over 300 enzyme systems<\/a>. Magnesium can also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4488002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">improve glutathione synthesis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/grass-fed-whey-protein?variant=17825390592067\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Grass-fed whey protein<\/a>. This easy-to-use powder provides the precursors to build glutathione that can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29565716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">help your body optimally detoxify<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For those with more advanced toxic exposure, work with your healthcare practitioner using the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/store\/vitamins-supplements\/detox-supplement\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>MaxLiving Detox System<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Environmental toxins can create a dramatic impact on your endocrine system and overall health, and limit your hormones from functioning properly. Utilizing these ways to reduce your exposure to them and minimize their impact can dramatically improve the function of your endocrine system and overall health.<\/p>\n<p><i>Please discuss with your healthcare practitioner about specific strategies to address exposure to toxins and detoxification. Never modify any medications or other medical advice without your healthcare practitioner\u2019s consent.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exposure to Toxic Chemicals is Pervasive There are\u00a0over 80,000 chemicals\u00a0currently used in America. Very few\u00a0have been tested\u00a0for their potential to damage your health.\u00a0These chemicals are everywhere: In food, household cleaners, toys, furniture, and many other things you\u2019re exposed to daily. Their impact becomes especially strong on your endocrine system. 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