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Toxic Exposures

Mold, hormone disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides and more

Exposure to environmental pollutants such as mold, hormone disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, and other toxins can increase the risk of chronic health issues, including immune dysregulation, cardiovascular issues and hormonal imbalances. Enhancing the body’s natural detoxification processes through lifestyle strategies, including targeted nutritional support and identifying and removing exposures is a key approach to mitigating these effects.

Why are toxic exposures a problem?

Since the industrialization of society, exposure to environmental toxins has risen dramatically. Industrial pollutants, heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and synthetic chemicals are now pervasive in air, water, food, and consumer products. This increased burden on the body’s detoxification systems contributes to higher rates of chronic health issues, including hormonal imbalances, immune dysfunction, and neurological stress, highlighting the growing importance of proactive strategies to support toxin elimination and overall health. Certain chemical exposures can even induce autoimmunity and directly disrupt or mimic the hormones in your body. These chemicals have been linked to higher rates of cancer, autoimmune illnesses, hormone disorders, infertility and more. 

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How can the functional medicine perspective help?

Speciality testing can help identify exposures such as mold, hormone disrupting chemicals, heavy metals and more. Supporting your body's detoxification pathways through optimal diet and nutrition, as well as identifying and removing exposures are key to reducing toxic exposures. 

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