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Modern life is complicated.
We have the joy of information at the click of a mouse, luxuries of convenience delivered to our doorstep within 2 hours and the ability to communicate with people from around the world instantly. But, with all this technology, we are unfortunately exposed more and more to various toxins that can contribute to chronic illness. Here is my Top 10 list of toxins to avoid (as much as able. No one is perfect!): 1) Negative Beliefs & Emotions and News Media - I cannot stress to you how important your mindset and beliefs are for your health and wellness. Basically, what you believe about yourself and your health is what manifests. If you believe you are healthy, you will be. Conversely, if you believe you are going to get sick, you will. It's that simple! - So...be kind to yourself and don't watch TV news! 2) Toxic Relationships - associated with #1. - These relationships drain your energy and have you feeling negatively about yourself. See a therapist or qualified professional right away to learn how to manage/detach yourself from these relationships. 3) Phthalates – Found in plastics, vinyl flooring, building materials, personal care products, fragrances, children’s backpacks & lunch boxes - Associated with infertility, breast cancer, obesity and birth defects - This is one of the toxins I avoid using when I make my own personal care products or use those made with only the highest quality, therapeutic- grade essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances - Get yours --> here 4) BPA – Found in canned foods (liner), plastics, baby bottles - Associated with obesity, thyroid disease, asthma, increased cancer risk and increased rates of anxiety, depression hyperactivity and aggression in children 5) Lead – Found in lead paint, leaded gasoline and in some lipsticks 6) Mercury – From dental amalgams. - Neurotoxic. Have these removed ASAP by a certified biological dentist 7) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – Found in paint, air freshener, new furniture/ car and carpentry (formaldehyde) - Causes sick building syndrome, allergic reactions, asthma, respiratory illness - This is one of the toxins I avoid using when I make my own personal care products or use those made with only the highest quality, therapeutic- grade essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances - Get yours --> here 8) Mold – Toxic to entire system if left untreated 9) Glyphosate – pesticide used to promote bigger yields in food - Found in GMO foods and soil in which it's grown - Associated with metabolic disease and cancer 10) Light/noise pollution - Use ear plugs in noisy places, decrease volume of earbuds and headphones and use your Night Shift phone setting while watching TV or using the internet at night - They decrease the exposure to stimulating blue light at night The point of this post is not to overwhelm you. It is to EMPOWER you to make better decisions about food, products and services you consume everyday. Please reach out with questions. In Health, Dr. Maltz
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In my opinion...YES! Here's why...(from an excerpt from my hospital's nutrition newsletter. Go SHS!)
"Sugar is considered a form of empty, unnecessary calories in the diet. Despite this, the consumption of sugar has tripled worldwide in the past 50 years. Recent scientific evidence believes that fructose, a dietary sugar often added to commercial foods and beverages, may contribute to liver toxicity as well as a multitude of other chronic diseases. The primary forms in which fructose is added to processed foods are high fructose corn syrup and sucrose. The use of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has caused a lot of controversy, but Dr. Sanjay Gupta in a recent interview on “60 Minutes” states that the use of any added sugars in processed foods are equally toxic. Sugar contributes to all of the diseases associated with metabolic syndrome, a group of diseases that increase the risk for Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke and type 2 Diabetes, such as Hypertension, High Triglycerides, and Insulin Resistance. Many public health professionals are now placing added sugars in the same category as alcohol and tobacco in regards to its negative health effects and high costs on society. Metabolic syndrome is estimated to cost the U.S. $150 billion in health-care resources annually. Research also suggests that sugar contains dependence-producing properties in humans, acting on the brain to encourage increased sugar intake. According to the USDA, it is estimated that approximately 16% of American’s total daily calories come from added sugars with the primary source being sugary beverages and grain-based desserts (cakes, cookies ,etc). Of course, a little sugar in an overall balanced diet is not a concern, but what is “a little”? Currently, the American Heart Association recommends that women have no more than 100 calories per day of added sugars (approximately 6 teaspoons) and men no more than 150 calories per day (9 teaspoons). Children should have no more than 4 teaspoons of added sugars a day. A 20 fl. oz. bottle of Coca Cola (the size most often sold in vending machines) contains almost 10 teaspoons of sugar; a bottle of Snapple Lemon Ice Tea contains 11.5 teaspoons. Both beverages exceed the recommended daily amount for all Americans. This is the reason why some health experts are encouraging the U.S. to begin taxing any processed foods that contain added sugars, similar to the use of taxing alcohol and tobacco products. Canada and some European countries already require additional taxes on some sweetened food products. Whether you agree with the idea to tax foods with added sugars or not, reducing added sugar intake in your own diet is a healthy move. See below for some tips on removing excess sugar from the diet. Source: Lustig, RH, Schmidt LA, Brindis CD. Public Health: The toxic truth about sugar. Nature. 2012;482: 27-29. Tips to Cut Back on Added Sugars:
Source: Today Health: MSNBC.com." |
AuthorDr. Maltz earned a Medical Degree and Master in Public Health from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX. She completed a combined Internal and Preventive Medicine Residency at UTMB in June, 2011. She then completed a 2-year Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT, during which she simultaneously underwent an intensive 1000-hour curriculum created by The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Program founded by Dr. Andrew Weil. Archives
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