Environmental Health Consultations
I didn’t alawys understand the impact of the environment on our health
It wasn’t until I started my work in fertility and neurodevelopmental disorders that I fully realized toxins were a major player in the rise in chronic disease.
Research in environmental medicine shows that young children (and children in the womb) are significantly more susceptible to environmental toxins compared to adults. A culmination of factors contribute to these findings- they breathe more air, consume more food relative to their body size, and put more items (including their hands) in there mouths. Furthermore, their brain and organ systems are developing rapidly (especially in utero), and even transient disruption in this process can have lifelong effects.
Toxin exposures are potential contributing factors for almost every chronic pediatric health ailment, including: developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety, insomnia, digestion issues, asthma, allergies, eczema, autoimmunity, and cancer.
When working with patients - both with couples looking to conceive and with families supporting their children, we do an in depth intake of environmental exposure.
When it comes to toxins, there are FOUR Main types of toxins that we explore:
Synthetic Derived (Chemical) Toxins - including: pthalates, bpa, perchlorate, VOCs, benzene, organophosphates, glyphosate, and many more!
Heavy Metals - including: mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum, arsenic, and many more.
Mycotoxins - the toxins secreted from mold
Electric & Magnetic Fields and Radio Frequencies
After determining if there has been potential exposure substantial enough to cause adverse health effects, we have various testing methods to follow up and confirm our suspicions.
Detoxification:
We believe in individualized detoxification plans that are catered to your needs. A variety of health factors, as well as the type of toxins present in your lab work will help us determine the appropriate detox method for you. If you have tried detox in the past and haven’t felt well, it’s likely that you pushed detox too quickly, without first priming the body for proper elimination.
Our detoxification methods are gentle, safe, and effective for ALL populations, even young children!