Packing on the Pounds with Pollutants
By Dr. Michael Cutler • Mar 18th, 2009 • Category: Dr. Cutler's True Health Blog Archive, General Health, Weight Management, Whole Food NutritionIs it possible for toxins such as chemicals and other pollutants to cause you to gain weight? You bet! New evidence is pointing toward the level of toxins in your body as one possible cause of unwanted weight gain.
You see, research shows that your body can’t get rid of all the different toxins and chemicals you eat and breathe every day. You’re routinely exposed to pollutants in your air, water, food and other sources. These toxins accumulate in your cells, tissues, blood and organs—and when they reach a moderately high level in your body, they can cause weight gain and any number of other health problems.
Toxins include anything that creates inflammation and free radicals in your cells, including pesticides. Pesticides sneak into your body through your food, and are also found in many of the chemicals you use in your garden and for cleaning purposes. They are stored in organs such as your liver—and in your fat cells—and you may even have been affected by the synthetic chemicals in pesticides as a child. Let me share an example.
Researchers in southeastern Spain actually measured childhood exposure to such chemicals as those found in pesticides. Near the Mediterranean coast, researchers discovered extensive farming areas in plastic greenhouses located alongside residential zones.
In these areas, farmers used liberal amounts of pesticides. After obtaining fat tissue samples for pesticide residues from local children, they found evidence of 14 different pesticides! Out of the 113 samples studied, 43 of them—38 percent—were positive for one or more pesticides.
But you can burn off the fat and stop any problems the pesticides are causing, right? Wrong! If you don’t get rid of the toxins, they can affect your metabolic rate even after you’ve lost weight—and cause other health issues. I recommend that you find a good supplement that contains ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) to help your body rid itself of these toxins.
And to limit the toxins that invade your body, try these tips…
- Buy foods that are certified organic, hormone-free and antibiotic-free.
- Examine your deodorants, shampoos and other cleansing agents to see what can be changed over to organic or at least natural ingredients.
- Take a look at your use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides at your home. You might be surprised to learn that your local stores may already carry safer alternatives.
By following these suggestions, you can help your body defend itself against toxic intruders that could harm your health—and pack on the pounds. And don’t forget to use an EDTA supplement to help flush out those stubborn toxic invaders that think they’ve found a home.
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Dr. Michael Cutler
is a graduate of Brigham Young University, Tulane Medical School and Natividad Medical Center Family Practice Residency in Salinas, Calif. Dr. Cutler is a board-certified family physician with more than 18 years experience. He serves as a medical liaison to alternative and traditional practicing physicians. His practice focuses on an integrative solution to health problems. Dr. Cutler is a sought-after speaker and lecturer on experiencing optimum health through natural medicines and founder and editor of Easy Health Options™ newsletter—a leading health advisory service on natural healing therapies and nutrients. He is also a Medical Advisor for True Health™—America's #1 source for doctor-formulated nutrients that heal.
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