Episode 116: Endocrine Disruptors and Estrogen Overload




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Summary:   Have you heard of the term endocrine disruptors but not really sure what it means? Want to know how this relates to estrogen and overall hormonal balance? Ready to hear how you can decrease exposure to these dangerous compounds in your daily life? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss estrogen dominance and how compounds that mimic our hormones are putting us at risk for hormonal imbalance, infertility, neurological disease, autoimmune conditions and mood disorders. In this episode, Ali and Becki deconstruct the topic of estrogen overload and point to a culprit found in our environment, our homes, our products and beyond. Learn how your makeup or your plastic water bottle could actually be predisposing you to disease risk and what you can do to support your system in detoxing these harmful compounds! Hear our favorite replacement products for common household items, how you can navigate endocrine disruptors in the diet and what foods and supplements can serve as a front line of defense to support your body! Also in this episode: Past Podcasts That Discuss Endocrine DisruptorsEpisode 6: Breast Cancer Prevention Episode 16: 5 Hormones That Make You Fat Episode 44: Women's Hormones Episode 84: The Importance of Detox on Keto The Anti Anxiety Diet Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Class What is Estrogen Dominance? Sources of Endocrine DisruptorsBirth ControlEpisode 106: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control Part 1 Episode 107: Regulating Your Cycle and Natural Birth Control Part 2 Endocrine Disruptors in the DietEpisode 82: Pros and Cons of Dairy Dirty Dozen List Storage and Cooking VesselsOur Favorite Glass Storage Containers Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Makeup and Personal CareBeautyCounter—Our Favorite for Safer Beauty! BeautyCounter’s Never List Home Cleaning ProductsBranch Basics Supporting the Detox ProcessEpisode 69: Epigenetics and Methylation Episode 70: Dirty Genes with Ben Lynch 10 Day Detox Program Supplement RecommendationsSuper Turmeric Ultimate Detox Detox Supplement Packs Relax and Regulate Restore Baseline Probiotic Diet Support For Detox and Estrogen BalanceCruciferous Veggies 1 cup/day 2-3 cups leafy greens/day 25-35g Fiber from whole food sources Apple Cider Vinegar Flush Aromatase InhibitorsAdaptogen Boost Neurohormone Complete Plus Panel Melatonin – Sleep Support This episode is sponsored by Crowd Cow, your one-stop shop for craft meats sourced straight from the farm. Crowd Cow believes in full transparency. For a limited time, enjoy FREE Shipping in addition to $25 off your first order at www.crowdcow.com/naturallynourished