Why I Stopped Wearing An Apple Watch! #352

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

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🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Are smartwatches secretly exposing you to toxic chemicals? Dr. G breaks down a shocking study revealing PFAS in popular fitness trackers. Learn what PFAS are, how they can affect your health, and whether your Apple Watch or Fitbit could be putting you at risk. Plus, Dr. G shares tips on choosing safer watch bands and reducing your toxic load. Don't miss this deep dive into the hidden dangers of wearable tech! #applewatch #pfas #toxic ==== Thank You To Our Sponsor! OurPlace Visit https://fromourplace.com and use code DRG to receive 10% off. ==== Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction: Apple Watch and Toxic Chemicals 00:00:23 - Overview of the Study on PFAS in Fitness Trackers 00:00:56 - Understanding PFAS and Their Presence in Wearable Technology 00:02:02 - Environmental Concerns of PFAS Chemicals 00:03:21 - Study Findings: PFAS in Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers 00:04:44 - Analysis of 22 Wristbands: Prevalence of PFAS 00:07:52 - Price Correlation: More Expensive Bands and PFAS Levels 00:08:36 - Dermal Absorption: Can PFAS Enter the Skin? 00:10:40 - Key Takeaway: Should We Be ConcernED About PFAS in Smartwatches? 00:11:29 - Understanding Toxic Load and PFAs 00:12:02 - Cumulative Exposure to PFAs 00:12:24 - Recommendations for Watch Bands 00:12:53 - Risks of Silicone Bands 00:13:22 - Importance of Non-Toxic Materials 00:13:48 - Summary of Safe Band Options 00:14:15 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Bands 00:14:35 - Final Thoughts on Smartwatches 00:15:11 - Choosing Health Over Fitness 00:15:24 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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0:00.0	Listen up, your Apple Watch might be doing more than tracking your health.
0:03.5	It could be exposing you to toxic forever chemicals every single day.
0:08.6	A shocking new study just revealed that Apple Watch bands, along with Fitbit, Garmin, and other
0:14.5	major brands contain PIF chemicals, the same chemicals that are linked to cancer,
0:20.0	hormone disruption, and immune function.
0:22.0	And here's the real question. Are these chemicals actually absorbing into your skin?
0:27.3	Are we unknowingly poisoning ourselves just by wearing a fitness tracker?
0:31.4	Well, today we're going to dive deep into the research, what they found, how it affects your health,
0:36.3	and which brands you should avoid.
0:38.3	You don't want to miss this one.
0:39.3	Let's get into this Knowledge Bomb for Heal Thyself.
0:42.3	All right, everyone.
0:46.3	Welcome to the episode about Sports Watches, these fitness trackers.
0:52.3	This is the Knowledge Bomb segment, and I wanted to really
0:56.2	address this because it was a hot report that came out, and it was based on a study, and I really
1:01.2	want to clear this up. I want to dive deep into, is it actually concerning this wearable technology?
1:07.6	Do the bands expose us to these PIFAs or pur and polyfluoral alkalical substances?
1:14.7	You heard of PIFAs before, Teflon, you heard about it in outer rainwear, you hear about it in yoga pants, you hear about it getting into the water.
1:24.8	It's a nasty chemical.
1:26.4	That we can't deny across the board.
1:28.1	And they found it in smart watches, these fitness trackers. But I really want to explore the
1:32.8	recent study and understand the implications about this PIFA's exposure, is it actually getting
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