The #1 Chemical to Avoid in Cosmetics | #260

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Join Dr. Christian Gonzalez on this episode of Heal Thy Self as we delve into the hidden dangers lurking in everyday fragrances. From perfumes to air fresheners, fragrance compounds are pervasive in our environment, yet their complex chemical makeup poses risks to our health and the environment. Dr. Gonzalez uncovers the lack of transparency surrounding fragrance labeling, making it challenging for consumers to identify potential allergens or toxins. With a deep dive into scientific research, he sheds light on the health impacts of fragrance exposure, including allergic reactions, respiratory distress, and even neurological effects. Explore the links between fragrance chemicals and a range of health issues, from allergies and asthma to endocrine disruption and neurological discomfort. Discover the environmental footprint of synthetic fragrances, including their contribution to air pollution and aquatic toxicity. Dr. Gonzalez also provides practical tips for navigating the world of fragrances, from reading labels carefully and choosing fragrance-free products to DIY alternatives and contacting manufacturers for transparency. Tune in to this episode of Heal Thy Self to empower yourself with knowledge and make informed choices about the fragrances you bring into your home and onto your body. === Thank you to our sponsors! Anima Mundi: https://animamundiherbals.com and use code DRG for 15% Momentous: https://livemomentous.com and use code DRG for 15%. === Show Notes: Understanding the complex chemical makeup of fragrances and the lack of transparency in labeling. Exploring the health impacts of fragrance exposure, including allergic reactions, respiratory distress, and neurological effects. Examining scientific studies linking fragrance chemicals to allergies, asthma, endocrine disruption, and altered thyroid function. Discussing the environmental impact of synthetic fragrances, including aquatic toxicity and contributions to air pollution. Providing practical tips for consumers to navigate fragrance labeling, choose safer alternatives, and reduce exposure to synthetic fragrances. 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 Iself. We have two episodes coming out this week for you today's episode the knowledge bomb episode. I'm going to go into this very specific ingredient that you find in all of your household products, all the conventional ones out there, that is going to affect your health, your partners health, your families health, definitely your child's health.
0:21.5	And it's something that we don't talk about enough
0:23.6	and I'm going to go into the details as to why it's a problem, but also give you the solutions
0:28.2	as to what to look out for. And then this Thursday coming out the Knowledge Bomb segment
0:32.2	with one of my close friends, what a pleasure Bomb segment with one of my close friends.
0:33.4	What a pleasure to have one of my best friends on this episode, Dr. Saman Far Marzi.
0:37.7	She's a naturopatic doctor who is so well versed in the emotional body.
0:41.7	And we go into what specific techniques can we implement in our
0:46.1	everyday. She's going to give you the hacks, listen up, people, she's going to give you the
0:50.4	hacks into moving these repressed parts of you so super important to
0:54.5	listen to we're gonna go into that on Thursday but today I can't wait to get this
0:58.4	knowledge bomb segment as always thank you for your attention your love
1:02.0	really just your focus and you sharing this to their loved ones and people who you care about.
1:07.0	The show is so much what it is because of you and the support from the beginning or the first show or the last show it doesn't matter.
1:15.2	I just really appreciate that so much and I tell you this from my heart.
1:18.4	I love you. Thank you so much.
1:20.4	Let's get to this knowledge bomb. Here we go.
1:25.0	All right, the insidious ingredient called fragrance.
1:30.0	It's a problem.
1:31.0	Now, I mean, I'm not playing.
1:32.0	It's a problem. Now I mean I'm not playing it's a problem with A's at the end right that's how you know it's a real problem
1:38.5	It's found in all the aforementioned products that I that I was just talking about about but you also see it in places you
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