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Welcome to another episode of the Healthy California podcast! I’m your host, Linda Brown, and I’m here to help you make empowered, informed decisions about your health, your family’s well-being, and the wellness of your community. Every week, we explore practical, science-backed solutions to help you thrive.

In this episode, we dive deep into a growing environmental and health concern: plastics and microplastics. These synthetic materials are everywhere—from food packaging and makeup to clothing and car interiors—and they’re silently disrupting our hormones, overwhelming our detox systems, and contributing to a wide range of chronic illnesses.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What plastics and microplastics really are, and why they don’t break down
• How “forever chemicals” like PFAS and BPA disrupt our endocrine system
• How plastics enter our bodies and the alarming amount we ingest weekly
• The serious health risks tied to plastic exposure, including hormone-related diseases, inflammation, and developmental concerns
• Why children carry an even heavier toxic burden than adults
• What’s really happening to your recycling—and why only 9% of U.S. plastic is actually recycled
• Simple steps you can take to reduce your plastic exposure at home
• Why supporting your liver is key to reducing your toxic load

🌱 Actionable Tips Shared:

• Switch to glass or stainless-steel food storage
• Avoid heating food in plastic containers
• Choose BPA- and phthalate-free personal care products (check out ewg.org)
• Eat more high-fiber, colorful foods to support detox
• Stay hydrated, prioritize sleep, and keep moving

💚 Join the June Liver Detox!
I’m hosting a liver detox next month to help reduce your toxic burden and boost your overall health. Sign up through my website and use code Detox2025 for a discount.

🎧 Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the environmental health concerns or just looking for a place to start, this episode will leave you better informed and more empowered. Your health journey is just that—a journey. Be kind to yourself, and take one step at a time.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

Understanding Potency of endocrine disruptors, an infographic by the Health and Environment Alliance. https://www.env-health.org/infographic-more-than-one-potency/

Understanding How Doses Matter when it comes to endocrine disruptors, an infographic by the Health and Environment Alliance. https://www.env-health.org/infographic-low-doses-matter/

Geyer, R., Jambeck, J.R., Law, K.L. (2017 Jul 19). Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made. Science Advances. Vol.3 Issue 7. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sc

To sign up for my Spring Cleaning Liver Detox starting June 2nd, go to my website. Enter code: Detox2025 for an introductory discount

www.heal-throughfood.com

Thank you for listening to Healthy California.

If you have tried all my suggestions and are still having trouble with your health, and would like an appointment with me, please email me, text, or call me via the contact information below.

My contact:

Linda Brown, MPT, Doctoral Candidate Functional Nutrition

916-426-2543

linda@heal-throughfood.com

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