b'Dr. Ilene CristdahlN.D. LAcNaturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist BUSINESS PROFILEHow all females areinfertility, miscarriage, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and uterine fibroids. affected by toxinsAs women age they are more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer, diabetes, thyroid in our environment disease, heart disease and osteoporosis.Ways to reduce your exposure to toxins:Females of all ages are experiencing Buy organic or farmers market foodthe adverse effects of environmentalBuy hormone/antibiotic-free meat and toxins which they are exposed to ondairy productsa daily basis. Current research shows Buy fresh or frozen foods; avoid canned foodsthat low-dose exposure to toxins can build up in our bodies over time andDrink reverse osmosis water from affectourhormonal,immuneandplastic-free containersneurological systems. Dr. Ilene CristdahlStore or heat food in glass containersA toxin is any substance that creates an irritatingHow do you reduce your body burden? Detoxification or harmful effect in the body. Most are lipophilic,can be done in a number of ways: homeopathic drainage meaning they are fat-loving. Your body cannot easilyremedies, herbs, nutritional supplements, calorie break down fat-soluble compounds, and thus, they arerestriction, saunas, Epsom salt baths and chelation. Some stored for a long time. Toxins can cross the placentalof the foods that can aid the process are cabbage, broccoli, and blood-brain barrier, passed from mother to babycauliflower, beets, pomegranate juice, ground flax seeds/in utero and during breast-feeding. Overload occursmeal, artichokes and psyllium husk powder. Drink water; when you are exposed to more toxins than your bodyideally half your body weight in ounces of reverse osmosis can break down and eliminate. Researchers havewater a day.found that a chemical once thought to be safe at aWe can no longer deny that our health and the low-dose is not safe when combined with anotherenvironment are inter-related and that women are exposed chemical at a low-dose, a common daily experience to more chemicals in their daily lives than ever before. In theory, once your body is exposed to toxins, theyReducing your body burden is key to restoring your well enter the bloodstream and go to the liver, where theybeing. Avoiding exposure to toxins in the environment are metabolized and broken down. These are thenis helpful at preventing endocrine disruptive conditions eliminated from your body through the kidneys,and maintaining wellness. If you, or a family member, are intestines and skin. Since womens livers are smallerexperiencing any type of symptoms or disorder that may than mens livers, they are more susceptible to toxicbe a result of endocrine disruption, you are welcome to build-up than men. The total amount of a toxiccontact my office.substance present in a humans body at a given pointPlease give me a call and we can schedule a free ten in time is referred to as the body burden. minute consult to determine if I can help you create a Some of the more common toxins are PCBs,personalized program to reduce your toxic burden and pesticides, dioxins, phthalates, BPA, heavy metals andbegin your journey to health and wellness.PFAs. But how are you exposed? Pesticides in food (non-organic meat, dairy andAt any stage in your lifeeggs), groundwater and drinking water my goal is to give you personalHeavy metalsfish, grains and vegetables attention and use natural therapiesFoods stored in plastics and metal cans to activate your inner healerDrinking water to resolve your current conditionAir quality and maintain optimum health. Personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies Dr. Ilene CristdahlNaturopathic DoctorLow-dose exposure to chemicals in the environ- Acupuncturistment causes endocrine disruption. The resulting interference with the hormonal system is linked to womens health conditions of every age group. Young530.470.8707 activatehealingnd.comwomen, as well as middle-aged women, experience101 Providence Mine Rd, Ste 104 ~ Nevada CityBusiness 2020 11'