The truth is, in today's modern world we are surrounded by chemicals the human body was never exposed to for the first few million years of our existence. While our bodies do come equipped with amazing filtering and detoxification capabilities, the sheer number of toxic substances we come into contact with on a daily basis is cause for concern.
In fact, many modern maladies that we suffer from in the Western world may actually have some connection to various toxins. Certain chemicals have been linked to weight gain, diabetes, allergies and food sensitivities, mental illnesses, skin conditions, and, of course, cancer, among others.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Mark Hyman interviews Dr. Joseph Pizzorno—a pioneer in functional and environmental medicine—to uncover the hidden dangers of common environmental toxins and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Tune in to learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods to eliminate fat-soluble toxins. Plus, discover how reducing your exposure to heavy metals and synthetic chemicals can dramatically improve your health.