Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload

 

Have you heard of the term endocrine disruptors but not really sure what it means? Want to know how this relates to estrogen and overall hormonal balance? Ready to hear how you can decrease exposure to these dangerous compounds in your daily life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss estrogen dominance and how compounds that mimic our hormones are putting us at risk for hormonal imbalance, infertility, neurological disease, autoimmune conditions and mood disorders.

In this episode, Ali and Becki deconstruct the topic of estrogen overload and point to a culprit found in our environment, our homes, our products and beyond. Learn how your makeup or your plastic water bottle could actually be predisposing you to disease risk and what you can do to support your system in detoxing these harmful compounds! Hear our favorite replacement products for common household items, how you can navigate endocrine disruptors in the diet and what foods and supplements can serve as a front line of defense to support your body!

Also in this episode:

• Past Podcasts That Discuss Endocrine Disruptors
  • Episode 6: Breast Cancer Prevention
  • Episode 16: 5 Hormones That Make You Fat
  • Episode 44: Women's Hormones
  • Episode 84: The Importance of Detox on Keto
• The Anti Anxiety Diet
• Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Class
• What is Estrogen Dominance?
• Sources of Endocrine Disruptors
  • Birth Control
    • Episode 106: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control Part 1
    • Episode 107: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control Part 2
  • Endocrine Disruptors in the Diet
    • Episode 82: Pros and Cons of Dairy
    • Dirty Dozen List
  • Storage and Cooking Vessels
    • Our Favorite Glass Storage Containers
    • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
  • Makeup and Personal Care
    • BeautyCounter—Our Favorite for Safer Beauty!
    • BeautyCounter’s Never List
  • Home Cleaning Products
    • Branch Basics
• Supporting the Detox Process
  • Episode 69: Epigenetics and Methylation
  • Episode 70: Dirty Genes with Ben Lynch
  • 10 Day Detox Program
  • Supplement Recommendations
    • Super Turmeric
    • Ultimate Detox
    • Detox Supplement Packs
    • Relax and Regulate
    • Restore Baseline Probiotic
• Diet Support For Detox and Estrogen Balance
  • Cruciferous Veggies 1 cup/day
  • 2-3 cups leafy greens/day
  • 25-35g Fiber from whole food sources
  • Apple Cider Vinegar Flush
• Aromatase Inhibitors
  • Adaptogen Boost
  • Neurohormone Complete Plus Panel
  • Melatonin – Sleep Support

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