Toxins

Toxins are dangerous for your body and can cause serious health problems. They can damage the cells in your body, making it harder for them to function properly. It’s important to avoid toxins as much as possible and make sure you’re getting rid of them regularly and be aware of the dangers of heavy metals and toxins and take steps to protect yourself from them.

  • Aerosols

    Sources: Herbicides, Drinking water

    Symptoms: Tumors and reproductive tumors, Breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers, Interrupt hormone function, Birth defects

  • Aluminum

    Sources: Vaccines, Anti-perspirants and deodorants, Cigarette smoke, Some medications, Pesticides

    Symptoms: Neurodegenerative diseases, Autism spectrum disorders, Developmental and Behavioral issues, Breast cancer

  • Antimony

    Sources: Coal combustion, Manufacture of flame, retardants, Waste incineration, Glass manufacture, Coal combustion

    Symptoms: Gastrointestinal issues, Respiratory irritation, Cardiotoxicity Pancreatitis, Reproductive problems

  • Asbestos

    Sources: Cigarette smoke, Automotive repair, Construction production, Building and equipment maintenance, Children’s toys

    Symptoms: Shortness of breath, Persistent cough or wheezing, Extreme fatigue, Pain in chest or shoulder, Lung injury & lung cancer

  • Altrazine

    Sources: Hairsprays, Deodorants and air fresheners, Some paints, thinner, and correcting fluids, Cleaning fluids

    Symptoms: Confusion, Mood swings, Aggressive behavior, Breathing difficulties

  • Arsenic

    Sources: Conventionally raised poultry and eggs, Some food and beverages, Pesticides, fungicides and insecticides, Tobacco smoke

    Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Increased risk of liver/lung/skin cancers, Kidney and liver damage, Respiratory tract infection

  • Barium

    Sources: Cigarette/tobacco smoke, Phosphate fertilizers, Insecticides, Soy baby formula

    Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Gastrointestinal dysfunction, High blood pressure, Muscle weakness, Respiratory issues

  • Benzene

    Sources: Cigarette smoke, Auto exhaust, Industrial emissions, Glues, paints, furniture wax, and detergents

    Symptoms: Drowsiness & dizziness, Rapid or irregular heartbeat, Headaches & confusion, Irritation of stomach

  • Beryllium

    Sources: Tobacco smoke, Air pollutions, Manufacture of plastics and household products, Recycling plants, Fertilizers

    Symptoms: Arthritis, Fatigue, Magnesium and Vitamin D depletion, Lung cancer, Vital organ dysfunction

  • Bismuth

    Sources: Cosmetics, Stomach remedies (Pepto Bismol), Occupational exposure, Electronic devices, Fertilizers

    Symptoms: Anemia, Diarrhea, Reduced metabolism, Sperm reduction and infertility

  • Black Mold

    Sources: Inside walls, behind or on drywall, Around windows, In showers and bathtubs, Under sinks and inside cabinets, In basements and crawl spaces

    Symptoms: Skin rash, Itchy, red, and watery eyes and itchy ears, Flu-like symptoms, Difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, Ongoing headaches

  • BPA

    Sources: Polycarbonate plastics for food packaging, Plastic children’s toys, Canned foods, Toiletries & Menstrual products

    Symptoms: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Early puberty in girls, Diabetes & Obesity, Infertility in men and women, Birth defects

  • Cadmium

    Sources: Cigarettes, Airborne industrial contaminants, Coffee and instant coffee, Fungicides, Phosphate fertilizers

    Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Fragile bones, Kidney damage

  • Cesium

    Sources: Fukushima fallout, Contaminated fish and shellfish, Occupational exposure in the nuclear power industry, Radiation therapy for certain cancers

    Symptoms: Chronic fatigue, Weakened heart, Gastro-intestinal anomalies, Chronic blood disorders, Malfunctioning thyroids

  • Chloroform

    Sources: Cigarettes, Airborne industrial contaminants, Coffee and instant coffee, Fungicides, Phosphate fertilizers

    Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Fragile bones, Kidney damage

  • Chromium

    Sources: Cheese (American), Osyters, Tattoos, Tobacco smoke, Asbestos brake linings

    Symptoms: Allergies, Calcium deficiency, Fatigue, Kidney damage, Iron deficiency

  • Cobalt

    Sources: Radioactive solutions, Inhalation and contact exposure in hard metal industry, Tungsten carbide industry, Chemical production industries

    Symptoms: Asthma, Eczema, Allergic vasculitis, Contact dermatitis, Jewelry reactions and intolerance

  • Copper

    Sources: Birth control methods, Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), Fertilizers, Fungicides & insecticides, Industrial emissions

    Symptoms: Developmental issues, Digestive disorders, Kidney and liver dysfunctions, Urinary tract infections, Yeast infections

  • DEET

    Sources: Mosquito repellents

    Symptoms: Irritation, pain, and watery eyes, Skin irritation, redness, rash, and swelling, Upset stomach

  • Dioxin

    Sources: Food such as meat, dairy products, and fish, Manufacture of pesticides, Cigarette smoking, Natural phenomena, such as volcanic activity and forest fires, Woman Sanitary Products

    Symptoms: Cancers, Reproductive & developmental problems, Interfere with hormones, Toxicity to liver, Diabetes

  • Flouride

    Excessive fluoride exposure can lead to toxicity, a condition known as fluorosis. Fluorosis can manifest as discoloration or mottling of teeth and, in severe cases, it can affect bones. Sources of excessive fluoride exposure include certain natural water supplies, industrial discharges, or the inappropriate use of fluoride-containing dental products.

  • Formaldehyde

    Sources: Tobacco smoke, Foods or drinking liquids containing formaldehyde, Personal care products, Household products, Fertilizers and pesticides

    Symptoms: Exhaustion of lungs, Confusion & drowsiness, Muscle aches, Certain cancers

  • Gadolinium

    Sources: Contrasting agent for MRIs, Water, Industrially for manufacturing electronics, Microwave, Radar technology

    Symptoms: Brain Fog, Bone and nerve pain, Changes in taste, Pins and needles, Lesions

  • Gallium

    Sources: Garden composts, Wastewater treatment sludge, Dark chocolate, Shellfish, Italian wines

    Symptoms: Irritation of the nose & throat, Coughing & wheezing, Damage to liver & kidneys

  • Glyphosate

    Sources: Weed killers, Some processed foods and beverages, Pesticides and herbicides

    Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, Headaches and drowsiness, Irritation in mouth and throat, Low blood pressure, Kidney failure

  • GMOs

    Sources: Crops such as corn, soybeans, potatoes, cotton, canola, papayas, wheat, rice, zucchini, squash, beet and sugar beat, alfalfa, flax, and tomatoes, Yeast, enzymes, and hormones, Cloned meat

    Symptoms: Impairment of reproductive systems, Interference with immune function, Neurotoxicity, Certain types of cancer, Antibiotic resistance

  • Graphene

    Sources: Vaccines, Some mobile devices, Drug delivery methods, Some face masks, Cancer treatments

    Symptoms: Reproductive & Developmental problems, Liver and kidney injury, Lung granuloma formation, Decreased cell viability & cell apoptosis

  • Lead

    Sources: Children’s toys, Cigarette/tobacco smoke, Pesticide residues, Water (city/well/tap), Liver & Kidney

    Symptoms: Cognitive dysfunction, Developmental and learning disabilities such as ADHD, Certain cancer, Liver & kidney dysfunction, Reproductive and menstrual issues

  • Phthalates

    Sources: Children’s Toys, Personal care products, Food packaging, Some pharmaceuticals, Detergents

    Symptoms: Atopic dermatitis, Alter hormonal balance, Reproductive and development problems

  • VOC

    Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of carbon-based chemicals that can easily evaporate into the air, contributing to indoor and outdoor air pollution. Common sources of VOCs include household products, paints, solvents, and some building materials. Prolonged exposure to elevated levels of VOCs may have adverse health effects, ranging from eye and respiratory irritation to more severe long-term health issues.