October

Finally, the EPA is stepping up to the plate and testing chemicals suspected of being Endocrine Disruptors.  What is an Endocrine Disruptor???  They are chemicals that mimic the action of Estrogen. 

Why is this important? Many cancers and disease processes  are estrogen dependent and MANY of these chemicals are abundant in our environment today.  To put it in perspective, over 600,000 new chemicals/year are put into use.  However, they are not adequately tested for safety measures.  To read about this hot off the press issue, go to http://www.epa.gov/endo/.

A few examples of Endocrine Disruptors are:

• Pesticides

Pesticides are toxic chemicals sprayed on agriculture and residential areas to kill insects, destroy weeds and potential fungus.  Non-organic food contains pesticides.  If you use Round Up to kill weeds or even RAID to kill Ants in your home - those are pesticides.

Solution:

1) Eat Organic!  Most grocery stores have an organic sections now, however if yours does not,  try the following:

Check out your local farmers markets for the freshest organic produce and meat http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/If you don't have organic choices, go to the following site for a handy cut out wallet guide to help you with choosing the least chemical covered produce www.foodnews.org.

2)Avoid Home Pesticide Use

There are many alternatives now to keeping bugs at bay in and around your home. Did you know something as simple as cinnamon can keep ants at bay? You can access handy alternatives here: http://www.avianweb.com/safepesticides.html.

• Plastics
  

Do you store your  food and water in plastic containers?  Or heat your food in plastic or even leave your plastic bottle water in the car?  Stop!  Plastic is an Endocrine Disruptor.

Solution: 

1)Store your food in glass containers.

2)Carry your water in a Clean Canteen http://www.kleankanteen.com/

3)Avoid using a microwave - it zaps the nutrients in your food!

• Body Care products

Solution:

1)Buy organic body care products and then.....see below.

2)Check to see if your products contain unsafe chemicals .  Just go to  Cosmetic Safety Database by the Environmental Working Group.  Just go to http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1

All the above are actions YOU can take to reduce your exposure to chemicals that are known to be Endocrine Disruptors. 

If you have further questions or would like to schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how these chemicals may be affecting your health, please contact me (Sarah Reilly) at www.getnourished.tv.

Here's to a healthy, vibrant you!

Sarah