The Jesse Chappus Show 587: Toxicologist Shares the Everyday Products in the Home That Slowly Poison You | Dr. Yvonne Burkart
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4Nbm8jEenmw
Dr. Yvonne Burkart (IG: @dryvonneburkart) is a PhD Toxicologist, Coach and Consultant.
She is a 23-year veteran of Toxicology with expertise in reproductive toxicity, particularly endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer, and glutathione homeostasis.
After witnessing firsthand the power of a low tox lifestyle, Dr. Yvonne began a mission to help consumers slash their toxic exposure with confidence and ease.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The top 3 toxin exposures in your home
- Tips to improve your indoor air quality
- Stop using scented candles, incense & plug-ins
- Are essential oils safe long-term?
- Dr. Yvonne’s thoughts on indoor wood burning fires
- Is indoor air quality worse than outdoor air quality?
- The best air-purifying plant
- Air purifier recommendations
- Signs of mold toxicity
- Why filtered water is important
- Organic food has a lower toxic load
- The plastic chemicals hiding in your food
- Supplements are not tested for purity
- Shocking facts about disposable cups!
- The worst types of cookware + what to use
- Cooking methods that make your food toxic
- Toxins hiding in your oral care products
- Your skin absorbs toxic chemicals
- Why antiperspirant makes you stink!
- The truth about greenwashing in skincare
- Avoid microplastics in your clothes/textiles + what to buy
- Non-toxic mattress & pillow options
- The #1 furniture material to avoid
- How to minimize off-gassing in the home
- Non-toxic diaper recommendations
- Choosing safer household cleaners
- How to reduce your toxic burden
- Ways to increase glutathione naturally
- Test your body for chemicals
- Detox your body safely
- The problem with natural flavours
- 3 ways to start reducing toxins
- What to look for in a water filter
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