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How We Are Poisoning Our Children with Harriet Washington

The Dr. Hyman Show

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Toxic Legacies: Environmental Policies and Health Impacts

This chapter explores the detrimental effects of government policies on environmental health, focusing on the rollback of regulations and the alarming presence of heavy metals like mercury and lead in communities, particularly affecting marginalized populations. It critiques traditional testing methods for toxic exposure and emphasizes the importance of nutrition and treatments for recovery from heavy metal poisoning. The conversation also highlights the legal responsibilities of landlords and the urgent need for community action against environmental toxins in urban housing.

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