It’s almost impossible to completely escape the toxins in our environment that make us sick. But there are ways to limit their impact and detoxify your body. The truth is, it’s not as complicated to detoxify as many might think. You just need the right knowledge and the commitment to make it happen.

Bridgit Danner has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2004 and a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner since 2015. After spending many years constantly sick from toxic mold, Bridgit has dedicated herself to educating people about toxins and coaches women on how to detoxify through a functional approach.

Today Bridgit shares what she has learned about detoxifying your environment for a healthier life. She tells us what we need to avoid and what to seek out to stay healthy. This is great advice for anyone, and Bridgit also shares some solid tips specifically for high-level athletes.

Bridgit tells us what some common warning signs are for anyone who is not detoxifying well. She even shares what she’s learned about the dangers of many household products as well as safer alternatives to seek out.

Have you taken steps to reduce the toxins around you? Tell me about it in the comments on the episode page!

 

In this episode

• The source of the most common toxins that we should avoid
• How to best nourish your body in order to detoxify
• Daily habits to help your body better flush out toxins
• What binders are and how they are an essential part of detoxification
• How detoxing can be especially helpful for athletes
• How products that we encounter everyday produce toxins that can affect our health
• Bridgit’s favorite supplements to help with detoxifying

 

Quotes

“Artificial fragrance is a cocktail of chemicals and it always includes an endocrine disruptor called phthalates. It’s just ever-present in a lot of things.” [4:46]

“If you’re educated and trying to do the right thing and some symptom isn’t going away, either it’s some kind of toxin or infection in your body you’re not aware of partnering with chronic stress that is just making a perfect storm.” [19:13]

“When you have mold you’re going to end up with leaky gut, they go hand in hand.” [31:05]

“If you have any suspicion that there could be something in your home or office affecting your body, please look into it because these things are quiet but they can be very serious.” [36:06]

 

Links

Find Bridgit Danner online

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How to Use Binders Part 1

How to Use Binders Part 2

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10 Best Supplements to Detox from Mold Exposure

5 Detox Swaps

Hormone Detox Tribe

 

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