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.
Resource Library
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Aerosols
Sources: Herbicides, Drinking water
Symptoms: Tumors and reproductive tumors, Breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers, Interrupt hormone function, Birth defects
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Aluminum
Sources: Vaccines, Anti-perspirants and deodorants, Cigarette smoke, Some medications, Pesticides
Symptoms: Neurodegenerative diseases, Autism spectrum disorders, Developmental and Behavioral issues, Breast cancer
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Antimony
Sources: Coal combustion, Manufacture of flame, retardants, Waste incineration, Glass manufacture, Coal combustion
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal issues, Respiratory irritation, Cardiotoxicity Pancreatitis, Reproductive problems
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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
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Altrazine
Sources: Hairsprays, Deodorants and air fresheners, Some paints, thinner, and correcting fluids, Cleaning fluids
Symptoms: Confusion, Mood swings, Aggressive behavior, Breathing difficulties
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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
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Barium
Sources: Cigarette/tobacco smoke, Phosphate fertilizers, Insecticides, Soy baby formula
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Gastrointestinal dysfunction, High blood pressure, Muscle weakness, Respiratory issues
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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
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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
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Bismuth
Sources: Cosmetics, Stomach remedies (Pepto Bismol), Occupational exposure, Electronic devices, Fertilizers
Symptoms: Anemia, Diarrhea, Reduced metabolism, Sperm reduction and infertility
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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
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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
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Cadmium
Sources: Cigarettes, Airborne industrial contaminants, Coffee and instant coffee, Fungicides, Phosphate fertilizers
Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Fragile bones, Kidney damage
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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
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Chloroform
Sources: Cigarettes, Airborne industrial contaminants, Coffee and instant coffee, Fungicides, Phosphate fertilizers
Symptoms: Abdominal cramps, Flu-like symptoms, Fragile bones, Kidney damage
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Chromium
Sources: Cheese (American), Osyters, Tattoos, Tobacco smoke, Asbestos brake linings
Symptoms: Allergies, Calcium deficiency, Fatigue, Kidney damage, Iron deficiency
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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
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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
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DEET
Sources: Mosquito repellents
Symptoms: Irritation, pain, and watery eyes, Skin irritation, redness, rash, and swelling, Upset stomach
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Gallium
Sources: Garden composts, Wastewater treatment sludge, Dark chocolate, Shellfish, Italian wines
Symptoms: Irritation of the nose & throat, Coughing & wheezing, Damage to liver & kidneys
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Phthalates
Sources: Children’s Toys, Personal care products, Food packaging, Some pharmaceuticals, Detergents
Symptoms: Atopic dermatitis, Alter hormonal balance, Reproductive and development problems
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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.