top of page
Writer's pictureSara Childers, RD, LDN

How to Reduce Toxins From Your Cells

Learn how to minimize the exposure to toxins in order to support optimal cell function, achieve hormonal equilibrium, and maintain genuine health and vitality.

Various sources contribute to the presence of toxins in our bodies, including the air we breathe, the food we consume, medical treatments we receive, and the everyday products we use. These toxins build up in our cells gradually, causing cellular dysfunction and eventually resulting in health issues such as hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders.

The three main toxins responsible for cellular dysfunction include heavy metals, exposure to mold, and hidden infections. Other toxins that degrade cellular function include BPA, phthalates, bromine, and chlorine. These are also very well known as endocrine disruptors. That is because they cause cells in the endocrine system to dysfunction. Everything goes back to the cells.

Heavy metals

Heavy metals from water/foods, mercury in seafood, Mercury Amalgam Fillings are the most common of the heavy metals that we may be exposed to in our day to day lives.
Mercury is a toxic substance known to cause cognitive problems like memory loss, confusion, and trouble focusing. It can also disrupt the immune system, resulting in autoimmune conditions and allergies. Furthermore, mercury has been found to have adverse effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Lead is extremely harmful to humans, leading to severe health problems if consumed or breathed in. Even though lead-based paints were prohibited in the 1970s and leaded gasoline was gradually eliminated in the 1990s, the exposure to lead remains a significant worry.

Mold & Myco-toxins

Regularly breathing in these harmful substances, such as mold and myco-toxins can result in various health problems, starting from minor allergies to more severe respiratory issues. Typical signs of being exposed to toxic mold consist of coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and throat irritation. In critical situations, toxic mold exposure may lead to lung infections or worsen pre-existing respiratory conditions. Studies indicate that prolonged contact with mold toxins can affect the nervous system, causing issues like memory loss, trouble focusing, and changes in mood. Toxic mold exposure has also been associated with chronic fatigue syndrome and depression in some instances. This can manifest as persistent sinus infections, unidentified dental infections, and disruptions in gut health like SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). These concealed infections can trigger a wide array of symptoms, ranging from fatigue and mental fogginess to joint discomfort and digestive problems.

Hidden Infections

Hidden infections and parasites can also be a reason for cellular dysfunction. When your body does not have enough fuel to fight against infections, then your body will not be able to fully heal and have proper cell function. This is why nutrition is at the heart of everything that I do. Food is medicinal not only for infections but also for fighting against micro-organism such as parasite, bacterial overgrowths, and viruses.

Endocrine Disruptors

Like we discussed in the beginning, BPA, phthalates, bromine, and chlorine are endocrine disruptors that can cause cellular dysfunction. The biggest way to avoid these is to be intentional about the products that you use. It is so important that you be intentional about the products that you use. Limiting plastic use in the kitchen and looking for clean beauty products will make the biggest impact when it comes to limiting endocrine disruptions.

Foods that Support Chelation

  • Cilantro

  • Broccoli

  • Garlic

  • Chlorella

  • Spirulina

  • Celery

  • Beef Liver

  • Carrots

  • Beets

  • Onions

  • Brazil Nuts

  • Green Tea

  • Wild Blueberries



How to get rid of the sources

  • Remove mercury fillings

  • Use the Yuka app when shopping for foods or beauty products

  • Use glass instead of plastic

  • Eat a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods

  • Filter your water

  • Test your house for mold (they have testing kits that can be ordered online)

  • Test your house for lead (this should be done at inspection or should be on your inspection paper-work if you own your own home)

  • Test yourself for parasite

  • Test yourself for myco-toxins and mold

  • Test yourself for heavy metals



7 views0 comments

Comentarios


bottom of page