Reducing Toxin Exposure

Reducing toxin exposure is a foundational recommendation I make to my clients trying to conceive, but is also helpful for numerous conditions related to hormone imbalance, auto-immune, and neuro-psychological issues, so I wanted to post it for all to see! If you find you have questions, or are interested in working with me to incorporate some of these changes, feel free to schedule a discovery call to learn more about working together.

Reducing Toxin Exposure

• Avoid food products containing natural and artificial flavors and colors.

  
  

• Clean central air filters on your home's HVAC system regularly.

  
  

• You may also consider running an additional HEPA-air filter, especially in your bedroom will help cut down on allergens .If you are near a highway or any remodeling/construction or smoking a carbon layer to the filter can be helpful to reduce volatile organic compounds which are smaller than most dust/pollen allergens the HEPA reduces.

  
  

• Avoid drinking from plastic water bottles. Instead opt for reverse osmosis or filtered water in reusable glass or stainless steel bottles or cups.

  
  

• Avoid eating, or limit consumption of fish and seafoods to recommendations by region, set by SeafoodWatch.org, which can be found at https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/download-consumer-guides.

  
  

• Avoid eating from, storing, or preparing foods packaged in plastic containers/wraps and avoid storing and re-heating food in plastic containers.

  
  

• Cast iron, stainless steel (18/0) glass and ceramic cook wear are safe for preparing, storing and re-heating food. Avoid cooking with Teflon, copper, ceramic coated or aluminum cook wear.

  
  

• Avoid all personal care, cosmetic and cleaning products which contain phthalates and fragrances/perfumes. Even natural fragrances and essential oils can contain toxins, and are irritating to sensitive skin.

  
  

• Use the Environmental Working Group's Consume Guides, Skin Deep Database, and MadeSafe.org guidelines for personal care, beauty and household product recommendations, visit https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides, https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/, and https://www.madesafe.org/ to learn more.