HORMONAL/ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through your bloodstream and enter tissues, where they turn on switches to the genetic machinery that regulates everything from reproduction to emotions to your sense of well- being.
The body’s system of hormone production is formally known as the Endocrine System. Hormones can be thought of as the chemical force that animates you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Balanced levels are necessary for the optimal function of numerous physiological processes.
In today's world, there are many environmental chemicals that act as endocrine disruptors that have a significant impact on your body’s ability to utilize hormones both correctly and efficiently. In addition, there are many food and water additives that also impact Endocrine/Hormonal health.
Being aware of and avoiding these toxins and stressors when possible will be a proactive step to improving your overall health.
Did you know that women use on average 12 personal care products each day that contain more than 160 different chemicals. Men are not immune to this – they use on average 6 personal care products that have more that 85 chemicals in them.
40 countries have banned 1400 chemicals, while the US has only banned 9. Where does that leave us? It means that we are continually exposed to endocrine disrupting chemicals through our normal daily routine, some of us without even realizing it, or without knowing what to do about it.
In 2018, the scientists at the Environmental Working Group looked through many cosmetic and personal care products & found 13 different PFAS chemicals in nearly 200 products spanning 28 different makeup, shampoo, sunscreen & shaving cream product brands.
This is why managing our toxic load (the build up of toxic substances in our body) is critical to our overall wellbeing. PFAS exposure (commonly referred to as "forever chemicals") through our skin causes harm similar to ingesting them according to the Environmental Working Group. Our skin absorbs up to 60% of what you put on it – which is why you have to think twice about what you expose yourself and your family to.
Allergies, hormonal disruptors, irritation, cancer and reproductive issues are just a few of the problems that can develop if your skin is exposed to dangerous chemicals for prolonged periods.
Your skin care, oral care, and even hair care are all routines that can expose your skin, and therefore, your body, to toxins on a daily basis.
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