The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: Are Your Household And Beauty Products Secretly Toxic? Dr Yvonne Burkart
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Oct 17, 2025 
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Yvonne Burkart, an environmental health expert, uncovers the lurking dangers in our everyday products. She shares alarming insights on how common items like deodorants, candles, and shampoos can be harmful due to hidden chemicals. Dr. Burkart emphasizes the link between these substances and rising cancer rates, including the impact of phthalates in fragrances. Tune in for practical tips on choosing safer alternatives, like essential-oil scented products, and discover how to detoxify your household for better health!
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Passion Born From Personal Transformation
- Yvonne Burkart became passionate about sharing toxin information after seeing personal benefits from detoxifying her environment.
- She prefers showing results through her own journey rather than admonishing others directly.
Environment Trumps Determinism In Cancer Risk
- Cancer is shifting to younger ages and rising in incidence, suggesting environmental drivers beyond genetics.
- Ancestral exposures can influence current generation risk through multi-generational effects.
Short-Term Product Changes Affect Gene Expression
- A study showed removing certain beauty product ingredients for 28 days reduced breast cancer gene expression in normal breast tissue.
- The only change was avoiding those ingredients, indicating product chemicals can quickly alter biological markers.