Jan 15, 2024
From glyphosate to water contamination, the dangers are real and pervasive. But what can you do to protect yourself? Join Dr. Heather Sandison as she uncovers the shocking truth about environmental toxicants and their impact on your health.
If you're feeling frustrated because, despite your efforts to eat organic and avoid pesticides, you're still worried about the impact of toxicants on your health, then you are not alone! You may have tried switching to natural cleaning products and avoiding plastic containers, but the fear of exposure to glyphosate and other environmental toxins still lingers.
In this episode of the Feel Freaking Amazing Podcast, Dr. Heather Sandison dives into the impact of environmental toxicants on our health. She sheds light on how toxic substances like glyphosate, mercury, and mold can lead to severe health issues, particularly affecting cognitive function. She emphasizes identifying and eliminating these toxins to promote vibrant health. The discussion also touches on the challenges of water contamination and the detrimental effects of plastic bottles, offering you practical solutions and urging you to take action to reduce your toxic burden. Dr. Sandison and Dr. Trubow's insights and encouragement throughout the episode provide a compelling reason for anyone concerned about environmental toxicants and their health to tune in.
Protecting Brain Health
Environmental toxins, such as glyphosate and mercury, have a strong impact on brain health, specifically their contribution to severe diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's. Dr. Heather Sandison expounds on the neurotoxic effects of glyphosate, which can disrupt the central nervous system when it substitutes glycine, an essential amino acid. As a result, understanding the dangers of these toxins and making efforts to minimize their exposure is crucial for preserving and optimizing cognitive function.
Safeguarding Well-being
Advocating for solutions like clean water alternatives and reduction in single-use plastic usage, Dr. Sandison and Dr. Wendie highlight the importance of these conscientious choices in upholding our overall health. They suggest simple actions like replacing single-use plastics with glass and sourcing clean water from trusted sources.
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Dr. Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia. She has created unique, successful solutions for patients and caregivers using clinical, residential, research and educational platforms.
She hosts the annual Reverse Alzheimer’s summit which has reached over 80,000 registrants. She is currently working on a book that will be published by HarperCollins in 2024 and a tech/AI product to scale her impact and work towards her goal of making dementia rare and optional. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age.
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