Plastic is an ever present part of our daily lives, permeating the air we breathe, the food we consume, the water we drink, and even the toys our children play with. Its toxic nature is well-documented, proven to be a carcinogen and an endocrine disruptor wreaking havoc on our hormonal balance. This disruption can lead to a myriad of health issues, from fatigue to acne to accelerated aging. What's worse, plastic persists in our bodies for an alarmingly long time, accumulating in our fat cells and increasing the risk of illness and disease.

Consider this: it can take up to a thousand years for a single plastic bag to decompose, all the while leaching harmful particles into our environment. Even after breakdown, plastic remains toxic, silently contaminating our food and water supply. This silent menace has been linked to various health concerns, including early puberty, ADHD, obesity, and cancer, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like newborns and breastfeeding mothers.

So, what can we do to protect ourselves from these insidious endocrine disruptors? 

Quick Tips to Reduce Plastic Exposure:

• Use reusable glass or metal water bottles. I love using Vesla Copper bottles! Use code JenVanHorn for 10% your order.

• Choose glass or metal dishes and utensils over plastic alternatives.

• Avoid Styrofoam takeout containers and canned foods.

• Never heat plastic in the microwave.

• Incorporate adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola into your diet.

• Consume liver-supporting herbs like milk thistle and dandelion root.

• Increase intake of organic cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower.

• Recycle and compost to minimize plastic waste.

• Hydrate! This helps detox from plastic exposure. Plain water doesn’t hydrate - add minerals like Celtic Sea Salt or Baja Gold Mineral Sea Salt to your water.

Do your own research! A great place to start is visiting Environmental Working Group (EWG) for more information on our health and environment.

Small change adds up in the fight against plastic pollution and its detrimental effects on our health and planet! Let's take these steps together to create a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Much Love,

Jen Van Horn DT, MS HS