Where are Environmental Toxins Found?

Many everyday environmental factors such as toxins and endocrine disruptors have been linked to the increase in the last few decades of asthma, allergies, autoimmune disorders, dramatic changes in the activity, and balance of the immune system, and other inflammatory reactions. Environmental toxins can be both human-made and naturally occurring, and in toxic doses, they can

negatively affect your health. They are known to cause cancer, autoimmunity, organ failure, and developmental, neurological, and reproductive problems. Let’s review them.

Environmental toxins are all around us, from the air we breathe, the food we eat, water we drink, and to the everyday products and energy we consume, for example:

• BPA is found in plastic bottles.

• Phthalates are found in bottles, shampoo, cosmetics, lotions, nail polish, and deodorant.

• Pesticides are found in non-organic foods.

• Lead (Pb) is found in old paint and old pipes.

• Mercury is found most commonly as a by-product of pollution and a dietary source often found in seafood, but it can also come from livestock-fed contaminated fishmeal and plants grown in contaminated soil, pesticides, protein powder, and fish oil.

• Radon can be released from building materials and water wells, and it is in nearly all soils and can get to your home through cracks in floors, walls, and foundations.

• Formaldehyde is used in building materials and the manufacture of many household products such as press-wood, glues and adhesives, permanent press fabrics, cigarette smoke, and fuel-burning appliances. It is also used as an industrial fungicide, germicide, and disinfectant.

• Benzene, a petrochemical, is found in tobacco smoke, gasoline, pesticides, synthetic fibers, plastics, inks, oils, detergents, and dryer sheets.

• Cadmium is found in industrial workplaces, plant soils, cigarette smoke, and our drinking water.

• Carbon monoxide is found in diesel and other exhaust fumes, smoke from fires, and nonelectric heaters.

• Fluoride, one of the main routes through which people can be exposed, is in our drinking water and toothpaste.

• Chlorine is also found in our water and household cleaning products.

• Many studies have documented an autoimmune reaction and immunological dysfunction in patients with silicone breast implants. These immune abnormalities and symptoms are reversible upon removal of the breast implants (in 50 to 70 percent of cases).79

• Virtually all antibiotics and other medications (drugs) are toxic but sometimes necessary. Use them wisely. 

• Electromagnetic fields (EMF) is the latest addition to environmental pollution. It is found around electronic devices, such as cordless phones, hairdryers, vacuums, refrigerators, microwave ovens, irons, lighting circuits, dimmer switches, electric blankets, electric razors, electric toothbrushes, Wi-Fi, computers, fluorescent or halogen lighting, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, cell phones, power lines, transformers, electrical substations, and cell phone towers.

Now that you are aware of where you can find these toxins we can work on creating an environment that minimizes exposure to them - I will share tips on how to minimize exposure next week's blog post. 

Remember, I'm always here to help if you have a question on environmental toxins or detox email me at ContactToni@drToniCamacho.com or click here to buy my detox and cleanse herbal formula.

See you next week,
Toni