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Mar 2024
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TMHS 776 - Hidden Toxins in Your Deodora...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

There are thousands of products on the shelves of your drugstore and grocery store shelves that are marketed to consumers as safe. From deodorant and shampoo to makeup and perfume, most Americans are utilizing multiple personal care products every day. Sadly, most conventional personal care products are loaded with chemicals, including fragrances, phthalates, and parabens.  

Exposure to chemicals in personal care products can pose a serious risk to human health in multiple ways –including increased allergies, harm to the reproductive system, and even risk for cancer. Today’s guest, Dr. Yvonne Burkart is a toxicologist who is dedicated to empowering folks with the information they need to make more informed decisions about their products and their health.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Burkhart is back to dive into the chemicals that are in your personal care products. We’re going to discuss the major problems with conventional deodorants, and how to choose a better option. You’ll learn about the issues with fragrances in feminine care products, and what to look for in a better toilet paper. No matter where you are in your health journey, even making one healthier swap can have lasting effects on your body. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dr. Yvonne Burkart! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • The risk factors associated with using conventional deodorants.
  • Why using antiperspirant can block your detox pathways.
  • How antiperspirants can actually make you smell worse.
  • What to look for in a safer deodorant & the #1 kind to avoid. 
  • The problem with fragrances in feminine care products. 
  • Why scented products can be traced back to racism and socioeconomic inequity.
  • The importance of using organic cotton in feminine products.
  • What to look for in silicone menstrual devices. 
  • How breast implants can increase the body’s toxic load. 
  • What PFAs are. 
  • The most toxic type of toilet paper & what to look for instead. 
  • Why tweens using makeup is concerning. 
  • The best options for makeup remover. 
  • Why Dr. Burkhart is passionate about helping other make healthier swaps. 

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