In this re-release, Erin answers your questions about the effect of fragrance on your hormones - plus what to be aware of with the products we use on our bodies and in our home. Most people have no idea how harmful synthetic fragrances can be - or how often we are using them! The chemicals used to create or prolong these “fresh” scents impact our neurological health, metabolism, and immune system. We’re bringing this topic back to the forefront because Erin will be doing a deep dive on autoimmunity here on the show soon, and exposure to certain chemicals is part of why autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Tune in to hear why cutting out fragrance is a simple, easy step to healthy living. In this episode: -Small steps we can take to get closer to non toxic living [9:04] -Starting with the basics [11:08] -Fragrance and endocrine disruptors [12:22] -“Overly sensitive” or canaries in the coalmine? [14:37] -A non exhaustive list of product types that contain artificial or synthetic fragrances [16:29] -The real problem with fragranced products [20:44] -How these fragrances can affect our health [22:56] -Why and how synthetic fragrances linger [28:03] -VOCs: what they are and common sources [29:22] -Best way to protect yourself from outdoor pollution [31:14] -Let’s talk about phthalates [31:56] -Xenoestrogens and estrogen dominance [33:46] -How these chemicals impact our metabolism [34:43] -Mitochondrial dysfunction symptoms [36:55] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/223-fragrances-hormones-healthy-living