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Mar 2025
1h 11m

TMHS 882: The Most Toxic Things in Your ...

SHAWN STEVENSON
About this episode

Our environment plays an essential role in our overall health. And even though our society today exposes us to a great amount of stress and toxic exposures, there is immense power when you realize your ability to influence your home environment. Making your home healthier is one of the most impactful ways to reduce your overall toxic load. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear a powerful compilation on how to create a healthier home environment and reduce your exposure to toxins. This episode features medical doctors, toxicologists, and more. You’re going to learn about healthy swaps for your kitchen and personal care products and the importance of improving your indoor air quality. The air you breathe and the chemicals you are exposed to can make a big difference in your health outcomes, body weight, and risk for disease. This compilation is full of simple tips you can use today to optimize your environment and reduce your overall toxic load. Enjoy!  

In this episode you’ll discover:  

  • What obesogens are.
  • The shocking results of using aluminum in your kitchen.
  • Why you should avoid putting plastic items in a dishwasher.
  • The best practices for using a cutting board, and what materials are best.
  • How to upgrade your kitchenware and reducing your toxic load.
  • The link between environmental toxins and cancer risk.
  • Why indoor air quality is worse than outdoor air quality.
  • How to improve the air quality in your house.
  • Affordable, non-toxic swaps for commercial cleaning products.
  • How scented plug-ins can harm your health.
  • Why inhalation is a major exposure to toxins.
  • The importance of understanding your cumulative toxic load.
  • What the most impactful change you can make in your kitchen is.
  • The best upgrades for replacing your cookware.  

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