26 Jun Should you be worried about PFAS? Here’s what to know.
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Your weekly housecall filled with everything you need to know to live longer and live better—naturally. Missed an issue or want to forward to a friend? Find it all right here. Hello there, friend! Have you ever been told by past healthcare providers you’re “fine” even though you don’t feel fine? This is something I hear from many of my clients when they speak about their prior experiences before coming to me. One of the services I provide – even virtually – is functional nutrition and lab testing. These tests are crucial if you want to get to the root cause of your symptoms and address why you’re really not feeling fine. This year I’ve been keeping close tabs on the news reports about PFAS. PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, aren’t just one chemical but thousands used in various industrial processes, often making products slick, nonstick, or waterproof. These substances, known as “forever chemicals,” are incredibly difficult to break down, persisting in the environment and human bodies for extended periods. For decades, companies dumped PFAS into the environment, contaminating rivers, aquifers, and, consequently, drinking water in many parts of the US. Additionally, consumer products release these chemicals into our homes and food, leading experts to believe that most people have some level of PFAS in their bodies. In early April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the first national limits for six PFAS chemicals in drinking water, giving water suppliers five years to comply. Numerous PFAS chemicals are released into the environment under trade secrecy protections. This means that understanding and managing environmental risks largely falls on individuals and healthcare providers, despite it being a systemic issue. Here’s what you need to know about assessing your PFAS exposure risk and working with your healthcare provider to mitigate any potential health impacts.
Do I need to worry about PFAS? High levels of PFAS are linked to various health problems, including high cholesterol, certain cancers, and immune system disorders. Even low levels of PFAS in the blood can be concerning. To assess your PFAS risk, start by checking the safety of your drinking water. High PFAS levels are typically due to frequent consumption of contaminated water or prolonged workplace exposure. Information on PFAS levels in drinking water is not always easy to obtain. While the Environmental Working Group offers a map of PFAS levels in tap water across the US, the data can be incomplete. Contacting your local water supplier is often the best way to get specific information. For those using private wells, testing is necessary to determine PFAS levels.
Next, get tested to find out your total toxins burden. Break free from the chains of toxin accumulation! From heavy metals to mold toxins, discover what’s lurking within you. Our Total Tox Burden test is your key to a personalized detox and wellness journey. What can everyone do to prevent PFAS exposure? While avoiding PFAS entirely is nearly impossible, you can reduce your exposure by filtering your drinking water using reverse osmosis or carbon filters. Avoiding products treated with waterproofing and stain-resistant chemicals, and minimizing the consumption of food from nonstick containers can also help. Want to learn more about understanding how your lifestyle and environment affect your health? I’d love to hear from you! Just hit reply to this email!
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It’s been said, “Let food be thy medicine”. Are you ready to refresh your spirit through the art of sacred Mayan medicine? The agonizing stress of counting calories and answering the ‘what’s for dinner’ question will melt away as you discover how the ritual of slowing down long enough to enjoy fresh meals will energize your body, clear your mind and help you create the new relationship with food you’ve been yearning for.
You’ll be amazed (and inspired!) by the fresh simplicity of Mexican cuisine when you feast on Ceviche Mexicano, a healthy and delicious recipe of shrimp drenched in an aguachile sauce seasoned with cucumber, serrano pepper, and coriander, topped with fresh avocado and red onion. How about delighting your taste buds with fresh salmon marinated in Axiote Mexican sauce served with a mix of grilled pineapple and onion? Clean, locally sourced ingredients made into delectable recipes that are served with love and enjoyed with laughter and unforgettable conversations will reveal how possible it is to make peace with your plate again.
On the shores of the Seven Colours Lagoon you will bear witness to the deceptively simple principle of food as art, medicine, and culture. As you nourish your body and mind with delicious food that tastes good, looks good, and feels even better, you’ll put an end to food-frustration and gut-wrenching, guilt-ridden cravings to genuinely heal your body and reinvent yourself as a soul-connected woman who slows down to eat with joy, self-love, awareness and intention. If the idea of having one whole week of solitude to calm the chaos in your life excites you, join me for my second annual autumn retreat in Bacalar, Mexico this September 17-22, 2024. Get all of the details about the retreat right here. Not sure it’s right for you? Click the button below and let’s get on a call!
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Known for its adaptogenic power, Lion’s Mane mushrooms are tasty and easy to cook with. If you’ve never eaten mushrooms before or don’t like the taste, I think a simple mushroom risotto is a great recipe to start with. Dice the mushrooms into smaller pieces if the texture bothers you.
ICYMI*In Case You Missed It*What’s New in My Health ToolkitToxins build up in our bodies over time through the air we breathe, the foods we eat, and the stress we put our bodies under daily. The master filter in our body – the liver – works to cleanse the body of these toxins to keep them from disrupting the normal functions and operations of the body; essentially, keeping you healthy. Unfortunately, the overabundance of toxins our bodies build up causing undue stress on our liver; and often the liver can’t keep up with the demand. It needs help to remove these toxins and keep you healthy. To promote regular detoxification, nutraMetrix® has created the Complete Detoxification Kit, a combination of three products – nutraMetrix Timeless Prescription® Oxygen Extreme™, nutraMetrix Curcumin Extreme™, and nutraMetrix NutriClean® HepatoCleanse – that work synergistically to support overall liver health, promote normal cleansing and detoxification of the liver, and provide antioxidant support to keep your body – including the liver – healthy over time. Plus, you’ll save money by purchasing the nutraMetrix Complete Detoxification Kit instead of buying these products individually.
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Health Research + News You Can UseHormone Fluctuation and Women’s Oral Health
Hormones. These chemical messengers hold the power to regulate mood, energy levels, sleep, appetite and libido — but changes in oral health, too? “It’s true,” exclaimed Maiara Hister-Cockrell, DDS, an associate professor/clinical at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. “From puberty to menopause, a woman’s entire body, including [her] mouth, is impacted by the rise and fall of hormones,” she said. The surge of growth and reproductive hormones that accompany certain life stages increase the flow of blood to multiple body sites including the gums. Hister-Cockrell said this increase of blood, estrogen and progesterone alters the response of gum tissue to bacteria that accumulate around teeth and under the gumline.
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