Radon: The Chemical in Homes that cause Cancer | #262

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

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Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 25 March 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Are you a homeowner or have you been renting a home for over a decade? If so, this week's episode is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover a hidden danger lurking in many homes—one that could pose a significant risk of cancer. In this episode of HTS, Dr. Christian Gonzalez shine a spotlight on radon, a silent intruder present in 1 in 15 homes. Despite its prevalence, it's a topic often overlooked in discussions about health and safety. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, emerges from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It's invisible, odorless, and tasteless, making detection without proper equipment nearly impossible. Shockingly, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, following closely behind smoking. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year are linked to radon exposure. But radon knows no borders. Elevated levels have been detected in homes worldwide, highlighting its universal threat to health. Detecting and Mitigating Radon: Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your loved ones. The first crucial step? Get a radon test. Short-term and long-term tests are available, providing essential insights into your home's radon levels. Taking Action: If test results reveal elevated radon levels, don't panic. Mitigation systems can effectively reduce radon levels by up to 99%. Proper installation and continuous monitoring are key to ensuring your home remains a safe haven. Join us as we delve into the world of radon, arming you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your home and loved ones from this hidden danger. === Thank you to our sponsors! Organifi http://www.organifishop.com/pages/drg and use code DRG to get 20% off. BiOptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use code DRG10 to get 10% any order. === Connect with Dr. Christian Gonzalez at https://hoo.be/doctorg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	All right, everyone, welcome to the newest episode of Heel Thyself.
0:03.0	Wow, I have a show when it comes to your home.
0:06.8	This Knowledge Bomb show is going to be so important.
0:09.8	If you're living in a home, or you've been renting for over 10 years, this is going to be the show that you need to listen to.
0:15.2	We're not talking about this enough.
0:17.0	There is something in the home, one in 15 homes have it, that can absolutely affect your health
0:21.9	and the health of your family, and it's not talked about enough in health
0:24.7	it's not talked about enough in social media it's not even talked about enough when you buy a home
0:29.6	it's mentioned but we need to be vigilant about this very particular chemical that we're being exposed to.
0:35.9	It's going to be a really good episode because you can test this chemical for really cheap in your home
0:40.5	to protect you and your family. What an amazing week of shows we have and it is possible that it is in your home.
1:08.0	But worry not, I'm going to give you everything you need to stay protected from Radon. Well what is it? It's a naturally
1:14.9	occurring radioactive gas that results from the radioactive breakdown of
1:18.6	uranium and that's in soil and rock and in water.
1:23.0	It's colorless, it's odorless, it's tasteless,
1:26.2	so it's difficult to detect without the proper equipment.
1:29.4	Radar exposure is a significant health concern because it's a second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
1:36.1	The EPA estimates that about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States
1:41.6	are radon related.
1:42.9	Now, when it comes to radon, the levels will vary geographically,
1:47.0	but elevated levels have been found in homes
1:49.6	of many countries across the world,
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