009: Discovering Environmental Toxins and Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Lara Adler

Environmental toxins are an invisible threat to our health found in household items we use every single day.  There are more than 84,000 chemicals approved for use in the United States, and nearly 99% of people, when tested, show contamination with several harmful toxins. In my health journey, toxins were the last piece of the puzzle I discovered after diet, lifestyle, movement, and sleep. But once I started learning more about environmental toxins, it was eye opening to realize just how many we encounter on a daily basis and the impact they have on our bodies. In this episode, Lara Adler, Environmental Toxins Expert and Holistic Health Coach, joins us to talk about the most common sources of toxin exposure, how to create a non-toxic environment in your home and the truth about regulatory measures in the US, and why it’s so important to be an informed citizen. Episode Highlights:  2:40 Lara Adler’s unexpected journey to becoming an environmental toxins expert 8:49 One of the most common toxic chemicals, found in 99% of people, and how we get contaminated  13:09 Phthalates 101: The problem with water bottles and scented candles 15:45 The alarming number of toxic chemicals approved for use in the US 18:22 Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s safe: the truth about toxin regulation 20:54 The law that protects businesses who produce environmental toxins and why it’s so hard for consumers to fight back 24:45 How much money toxins are costing the US in healthcare expenses 30:46 Why you likely still have a high concentration of pesticides in your body even if you’re eating organic  32:59 The critical importance of reducing babies and childrens’ chemical exposure 35:44 Environmental toxins and birth defects: What you need to know and when moms-to-be should to start decreasing chemical exposure  40:02 The best recipe for combating toxins: dialing down exposure and dialing up the body’s capacity for detoxification 42:08 The easiest things you can do right now to start having a significant impact on your health 49:07 Kitchen alternatives to reduce your exposure to toxins  54:25 Learning how to read between the lines of marketing jargon to make informed non-toxic purchasing decisions for your home Links and Resources:  Lara’s Website Lara’ Recommended Cookware Lara on Instagram Book: The Toxic Solution by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Blog Post: The Complete List: The Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products For Your Home Recommended Water Filter My other favorite non-toxic products