Studies have linked phthalates, pesticides, PFCs, toxic heavy metals
and several other toxic chemicals to hormone changes, lower sperm
count, less mobile sperm, birth defects in the male reproductive
system, obesity, diabetes, low testosterone and thyroid
irregularities.
Health issues linked to toxic chemicals in the body
ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, behavioral problems
Anxiety, depression, mental illness, mood disorders,
neurotransmitter degradation
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Atrial fibrillation
Autism
Autoimmune disease
Cancer
Dementia, neurological disorders
Diabetes and insulin resistance
Metabolic dysfunction, disrupted metabolic pathways, mitochondrial
damage, altered biochemistry
Damaged DNA and epigenetic change
Early puberty, early menopause, intensified hormonal conditions
Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome
Food sensitivities, multiple chemical sensitivities, increased
allergies
Hormone imbalances including impaired thyroid function, adrenal
insufficiency, low testosterone, and estrogen dominance. Studies
have identified an association between chemical exposure (e.g., to
phthalates, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, and
nonpersistent pesticides) and lower levels of testosterone.
Hypertension
Impaired detoxification
Infertility, miscarriage, brain-damaged offspring, reproductive and
developmental harm
Intestinal permeability aka leaky gut, digestive distress
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
Sick building syndrome
Skin rashes, itching
Weight loss resistance, obesity
“Over 50% of ADHD and many other neurological disorders can be
attributed to toxins.” – Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
“There are far too many know and suspected cancer-causing chemicals
in products that people young and old use every day of their lives.
Many of these chemicals are time bombs, altering the genetic
switching mechanisms that lead to cancer in later life.” – Kenneth
Cook, EWG president and co-founder.
Chemicals are either ingested, inhaled or absorbed. There are many
things within our control that we can do to reduce our toxic load
and the
harmful effects of chemical exposure. Lowering our toxic burden
can help reduce our risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Important factors are awareness, avoidance, and making the necessary
adjustments and changes by addressing food, air and water quality,
home, garden and personal care, and flame retardant furnishings.
