lawsuit her movie highlighted. Chromium-6 is highly carcino- genic in human tissues and greatly increases the risk of gastro- intestinal tumors. A water filter should be a common fixture in all American
homes. In addition to removing chromium-6, water filters also remove other chemicals, compounds and metals including VOCs (volatile organic compounds), chlorine and fluoride, not to men- tion the residues of pharmaceutical drugs (anti-depressants, birth control pills, antibiotics, etc).
In Your Home:
Dust, of course, is unavoidable. However, dust is a medley of the things we track in from the outside, like lead (found in fertilizers and in the paint of old homes), which is toxic to the brain and organs – particularly the kidneys and can induce hypertension; pesticides, herbicides, fumigants, animal drop- pings and so on, combined with what is in our house – dust mites, skin flakes, pet dander, molds and fungus and the output from our HVAC systems. No wonder indoor air quality is worse than outdoor air
quality! To reduce your exposure to dust, and the not-so-nice things
it contains, the very best thing to do is to institute a “no shoes” policy at your home. Leave a basket by the door to put your shoes in and get a pair of slippers or house shoes to wear indoors. Vacuum your floors frequently; consider hardwood floors, tile or laminate over carpet, which holds a great quantity of dust. If you have carpet, steam clean them monthly. Ventilate your home daily, opening the doors and windows for at least 5-10 minutes every day. Consider purchasing a HEPA air filter for your home, or at the very least your bedroom.
In Your Cosmetics and Hygiene Products: Aluminum compounds and salts readily abound in makeup (foundation, mascara, blush, eye/lip liner and eye shadow) and in anti-perspirants and even in some soaps and shampoo. There are studies that have linked aluminum to breast can-
cer. Aluminum, like all heavy metals, is stored in the tissues of the body and thus is easily passed from a mother to her unborn baby and also via breast milk. Aluminum, being particularly toxic to the brain, has been linked to Alzheimer’s risk, increased oxidation in the blood vessels and contact dermatitis, a “non- specific” skin rash.
Aluminum is easily avoidable. Purchase hygiene products that are clearly labeled “aluminum free”. Swap your conven- tional makeup to mineral makeup.
In Your Environment:
Chlorinated pesticides are widely used in conventional, large-scale agricultural practices. Unfortunately, they don’t just stick on the crops that they are applied to. They leach into the soil, into the groundwater, and therefore get into our water sup- ply and into the animals that we eat and get dairy products from. Epidemiological studies reveal that close to 100% of people
have chlorinated pesticides present in their tissues. These pesti- cides are potent endocrine disruptors, disrupting hormonal communication and changing the way the brain communicates with the endocrine system. Ever wonder why obesity and thyroid disease are so high?
Natural Triad Magazine
By Jillian Sarno Teta, ND
Although these states are multi-facto- rial, a major player in endocrine dis- ease, particularly of the auto-immune type, is contributed to or worsened by chlorinated pesticides. To minimize chlorinated pesticide exposure, choose pro- duce that is organic or locally grown, choose naturally reared or grass-fed meats, and avoid dairy products. If you must have dairy, but only organic dairy – particularly butter. Install that water filter.
Final Thoughts Stay informed of what is going on in your head, home, com-
munity and world. By doing this, you can make sure that you make the best choices for yourself and your family. While there certainly is a lot going on to be concerned about, there is also much to rejoice.
Jillian Sarno Teta is a medically trained Naturopathic Doctor (ND) who practices at the Naturopathic Health Clinic of NC in Winston-Salem. She completed her medical training at Bastyr University, which is only one of four medical universities in the country to train primary-care doctors in complementary healing arts, including nutrition, exercise, counseling, herbal medicine, homeopathy and functional medical. For an appointment with Dr. Teta, call-336-724-4452. See ad on page 38.
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