Joseph Pizzorno, ND, is passionate about the topic of environmental medicine and the role of detoxification treatments for counteracting damage caused by excessive exposure to chemicals ubiquitous in modern society. “Toxicity has become the primary driver of disease in the industrial world,” he says. “Thousands of studies now exist showing we have high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, and that they cause disease. And we see a much higher correlation of illness when we look at total body load of toxins.”
Plasticizers and BPA have been implicated in causing birth defects, childhood chronic illnesses such as asthma, fertility issues, and cancer. They are known endocrine disruptors that mimic hormones such as estrogen, thyroid, and testosterone. A recent study reveals that people who eat fast food had 20 - 40 percent higher levels of phthalates as compared to people who did not recently eat fast food.
Oral micronized progesterone (OMP) has been shown to effectively mitigate menopausal symptoms, but its cardiovascular safety is largely unknown. Jerilynn Prior, MD, published encouraging research that indicates that OMP does not negatively impact cardiovascular risk factors. This indicates that OMP may be a promising and safe treatment for menopausal symptoms.
Jilian Stansbury, ND presents a botanical monograph on Saw Palmetto, for lesser-known indications.
In this modern age of chemical overload, liver protection is more important than ever. This critical organ is assaulted daily by environmental toxins, prescription and non-prescription drugs, alcohol, excess hormones, and synthetic food additives. As one of the largest organs in the body, the liver’s chief function is to metabolize…
