Toxicologist Reveals The Top 7 Sources of Hidden Toxins In Your Home And How to Protect Your Brain And Body With Yvonne Burkart, PhD

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Unseen toxins lurk in everyday household products, increasing our risk of cancer and chronic diseases. They contaminate our air and water, and they're everywhere. Learning where they hide empowers us to choose safer options, safeguarding our health and loved ones.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down for round two with Dr. Yvonne Burkart, a board-certified toxicologist. Dr. Burkart shares the top sources of hidden toxins in everyday home products, such as candles, air fresheners, laundry detergents, and toilet paper. She also discusses the latest research on toxin exposure from household items, common toxic ingredients, and expert tips for minimizing exposure and enhancing detoxification. If you are looking to reduce your toxic exposure, this episode is a must-listen! 

Dr. Yvonne Burkart is a 22-year veteran of Toxicology with expertise in reproductive toxicity, particularly endocrine disruption, infertility, and cancer. She has also served as a Senior Toxicologist in the flavor and fragrance chemical industry, where she helped to ensure the safety of flavor ingredients. After going through her own health crisis from exposure to harmful chemicals and witnessing firsthand the power of a low-tox lifestyle, Dr. Yvonne began a mission to help consumers slash their toxic exposure with confidence and ease.

 

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Burkart dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

• The number one source of toxins in the home (00:00:48 / 00:00:48)
• Exposure to toxic chemicals over a lifetime (3:30 / 3:30)
• Endocrine disruption and the impact on our body (11:35 / 7:55)
• A low tox life and alternative options (14:00 / 10:36)
• Nine ways to detox your lungs (24:00 / 19:40) 
• Supporting your detox pathways (38:00 / 32:38)
• Dr. Burkart’s journey (40:30 / 35:25)
• Glutathione depletion, supplementation, and natural sources (42:00 / 36:50)
• Toxic toilet paper and alternatives (45:00 / 39:50)
• Menstrual products and the hidden source of toxins (51:00 / 45:38)
• The worst types of cookware (1:00:30 / 55:46)
• Microplastic exposure in tea, water, and processed foods (1:11:30 / 1:06:00)
• Detoxification with saunas (1:26:30 / 1:21:06)
• Hacking your rice to remove arsenic and eating cleaner oats (1:33:30 / 1:28:10)
• Dry cleaning, the dangers of greenwashing, and laundry detergents (1:43:00 / 1:37:25) 
• Final thoughts (1:53:30 / 1:47:50)

*Note: At time stamp 40:20 Dr. Burkart was referring to the idea of air drying and wanted to clarify that she was talking about air drying after using the bidet to let the water dry off naturally.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Episode with Dr. Ray Dorsey
• Dr. Yvonne Burkart - 9 ways to detox your lungs
• Atmotube 
• Tushy Bidet 
• The Swell Score: Discount Code DHRU for 20% off first purchase
• PFAS in water article
• Try this: Do Microplastics Cause Heart Disease?
• Study mentioned by Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Saunas
• TrueMed 
• Dr. Burkart’s Arsenic in Rice video
• Dr. Burkart’s video about oats

For more on Dr. Yvonne Burkart, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and via her site. 

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