Energized with Dr. Mariza 176: How Fluoride Could Be Affecting Your Skin, Hormones, and Brain Health w/ Melissa Gallico
What we're talking about in this episode!
- Learn when and how fluoride air and water pollution was accepted as ‘non-toxic’
- How to find the hidden sources of fluoride in your diet and clear up your acne
- Which water filters and types of toothpaste you can consume without fluoride exposure
- The importance of being mindful and finding fluoride-free wine production
- What a typical fluoride flareup can look like and fluoride recommendations for all
Episode Summary:
Fluoride has been widely accepted as a ‘healthy’ additive to our water and air pollution since 1945, but did you know that it can have dangerous side effects when building up over time? Melissa Gallico went from being an FBI analyst to a podcast host and author focusing on the detrimental effects of fluoride through her own personal experience with acne breakouts when consuming fluoride and is here to share her knowledge with you today.
Excessive exposure to fluoride can have a negative impact on everything from your reproductive issues to your cognitive development and decreased thyroid function, and sadly it is up to us to take control of our fluoride exposure. Everything from your water to your wine could have fluoride in it, which is why Melissa is here to explain the science behind fluoride and how you can protect you and your family from its damaging effects.
If you are curious about the most common sources of fluoride exposure that you may be surprised by, want to learn about the connection between fluoride and severe acne or other chronic health issues, or just want to set you and your family up for success when it comes to decreasing your fluoride intake, this is the episode for you.
There is a physical answer to the changes your body experiences when you travel, and if you have experienced the clearing of your skin, mind or just all-around better bodily functioning when you are abroad, this could be a sign that fluoride is one of your root cause issues. Melissa wants to set you up for success by providing you with simple things that you can do right now to start to get to the bottom of your fluoride exposure.
Resources Mentioned:
The Hidden Cause of Acne by Melissa Gallico
F is for Fluoride by Melissa Gallico
The Hidden Cause of Acne Website
#Fpollution Podcast with Melissa Gallico
EY 166: How Your Old Stories Can Slam the Breaks on Healing with Karyn Shanks
EY 170: Saying No To People Pleasing with Amy Smith
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