Determining the root cause

Endocrine disruptors are substances that are all too prevalent in our homes and environment these days. They are found in items ranging from plastic food storage containers to common household cleaners, and are even in many of the foods we buy at the grocery store! In my patients’ quest for optimal health, and especially when there are plans for a baby(ies) in the future, I strongly recommend patients take a good look at their home and working environment to see where they are, knowingly or unknowingly, being exposed to endocrine disrupting substances. To know why to avoid endocrine disruptors, it is important to know why they are so BAD for our health. In short, endocrine disrupters mimic our body’s natural hormones, leading to disruptions in hormones feedback loops, blocking hormones receptor sites so that other hormones can’t do their job and increasing or decreasing levels of certain hormones. This leads to utter chaos in your endocrine system, hormones start doing things they shouldn’t and conditions like infertility, autoimmunity and metabolic disorders arise. The list goes on and on. However, these are some of the main reasons that patients walk through our clinic door. You have probably heard of some of the most common endocrine disruptors, such as BPA (bisphenol-A), phthalates, fluoride (the one in our water and toothpaste), certain pesticides, etc. The list is endless and this, unfortunately, leads to one disappointing piece of information: it is simply impossible to completely avoid endocrine disruptors. They are hidden in hundreds of common household products like cleaners, sunscreen bug spray, personal care and beauty products, as well as children’s toys and adult toys (electronics!!!). Dr. Simone Sturm, DAOM, FABORM combines functional medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (which are both patient-centered, whole person-centered practices) to help educate and guide her patients towards their own individual optimal health and well-being. However, as any holistic pediatrician Denver would also suggest, the GOOD news is that with some basic knowledge (keep reading below), you can significantly reduce your exposure to many endocrine disrupters. Identifying lifestyle factors that influence your health (like exposure to endocrine disrupters) are an important aspect if one is willing to get functional medicine in Denver.
Determining the root cause(s) of an individual’s health problem is THE foundational principle of functional medicine, in addition to engaging both patient and doctor in a trusting, therapeutic relationship. This patient-centered approach, rather than disease-centered approach, allows for a treatment of the WHOLE person, not just his or her symptoms. And this is how the REAL results occur. The TOP 10 WAYS to avoid endocrine disruptors in your home and workplace:Avoid plastic food containers of ALL types, do not store or re-heat food in anything plastic (use a glass container or non-stick cooking ware such as cast iron).Use a glass or stainless steel reusable water bottle to carry water with you at all times, so you can avoid buying water in plastic bottles at all cost.Swap out your non-stick cookware for cast iron or enameled cook ware. Add an extra dollop of grass-fed butter, ghee or coconut oil to avoid sticking.East local and organic. These foods contain no (or much less) organophosphate herbicides and pesticides than conventionally grown produce.
If you chose to not buy all your produce organic, become familiar with the Dirty Dozen/Clean 15 list. When purchasing fish or meat, buy only farmed or grass-fed. It does not contain antibiotics or hormones, which are stored in the flesh and fat of the animals and are thus passed on to the consumer (a big no-no for infertility patients!). Skip all canned food, unless it is specifically labeled as having a non-BPA lining. Most cans are lined with BPA, so buy your beans dried in the bulk section of the grocery store. They are cheaper, too. Get rid of conventional household cleaners, especially ones labeled as anti-bacterial. Make your own cleaners from vinegar, lemon, castile soap, essential oils and baking soda. They work great and are healthy for you and the environment. Trade plastic kitchen utensils, bowls, serving dishes for ceramic, metal or bamboo types. Trade your personal care and beauty items for all-natural, organic or even homemade versions. Beauty products can be some of the worst places for hidden endocrine disruptors.
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