Transcript Wendy Myers - Low

Chemicals That Make You
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FAT!
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What are Obesogens?
• Obesogens are chemicals that directly or
indirectly increase obesity through
disruption of metabolic, hormonal, or
developmental processes.
• Alter fat cell development
• Influence metabolism
• Promote fat retention
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How do Obesogens make you
FAT?
Mimic estrogen
Higher estrogen = weight gain
Promote insulin resistance = Diabetes
Insulin is the hormone that tells your body to
store fat
• Increase the number of fat cells
• Increase the amount of fat in a fat cell
• Disrupt hormones that regulate satiety,
energy metabolism, and appetite
Common Obesogens
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Perfume and Fragrance is found in :
Shampoo
Lotion
Shaving Cream
Laundry Detergent
Deodorant
Airfresheners
Any product with the word “Fragrance”
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Phthalates are found in:
Any product with Fragrance
Any product with Color
Soft plastics
Found in 98% of people
Levels are 1000x higher than other
chemicals
• Interfere in thyroid function
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Parabens – preservatives
BPA, BPS – in plastics
Pesticides
Halogens – chlorine, fluoride, bromine
MSG
Heavy metals like arsenic
Nicotine
PPI’s like Nexium and Prevacid
Antidepressants
Detox!
How do you get these chemicals out of our
body?
1. Stop using toxic products
2. Research products on EWG.com
Skindeep Guide BEFORE you buy
3. Infrared Saunas
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