My Top 10 Toxins to Avoid

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