21. Dr. Joe Pizzorno, ND on How Toxins Are Making Us Sick

Dr. Joe Pizzorno, ND joins us for a conversation about how toxins are affecting our health, contributing to disease, and what you can do about it. Dr. Pizzorno is a Internationally-known naturopathic doctor, founding president of Bastyr University, and author of many journal publications and books including Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Textbook of Natural Medicine and The Toxin Solution(2017). TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why did you pursue naturopathic medicine? 9:29 - Are toxins the primary cause of disease? 12:20 - Are toxins stored in our fat? 13:52 - What are the primary sources of toxins in our lives? 18:24 - Impact of glyphosate on human health 21:10 - Impact of arsenic on human health 27:02 - How can we improve our detox ability? 28:47 - What is the latest on NAC? 30:40 - What can we do if we have a toxin burden? 36:27 - Toxins and hormones 38:52 - Toxins and brain health/cognitive decline 41:53 - Where do toxins go in the body? 44:14 - Sweat is great for detoxification 47:38 - Toxins in the air 48:58 - Toxins in water 49:58 - How to change environmental health 53:27 - Dr. Pizzorno’s morning routine 55:40 - What Dr. Pizzorno does for joy