We can't see them, we can't smell them and we can't taste them - but phthalates are everywhere and are a considerable risk to our health. A report by Massey University showed that all the people who took part in the study had high levels of phthalates in their bodies. The levels in children were even higher than in those measured in adults. What are phthalates? Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastic more flexible. They have made their way into pretty much ev

Worried about toxins? You should be. Following are the results of the first comprehensive New Zealand monitoring program from 2014 - 2016 on selected chemicals of concern. Blood and urine samples of 319 adults (aged 19 – 65) and 303 children (aged 5 – 18) were tested for exposure to toxins. Every single person tested had Lead, Fluoride, Phthalates, Parabens and Benzophenone-3 in their bodies. Nearly everyone had Mercury, Cadmium, Thallium, Antimony and BPA in their bodies. Me

A key reason why people have trouble losing weight is that their bodies are overloaded with toxins. Their detox systems are quickly overburdened when toxins are released from their fat. These toxins poison thyroid function, which results in low energy, depression and the inability to lose weight. Our bodies are storing toxins everywhere - in our fat cells, in our blood, in our brain and in our bones. For our bodies to release those stored toxins, our gut, liver and kidney nee