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Could the food you're eating be making your Parkinson's symptoms worse? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden environmental toxins in everyday foods and how they impact brain health, dopamine production, and Parkinson's disease progression.

Discover the science-backed connection between pesticide exposure and increased Parkinson's risk, learn which common food additives damage neurological function, and get actionable strategies to reduce your toxic load—without breaking your budget or losing your mind.

What You'll Learn:

Pesticides & Parkinson's Risk:

• Why people exposed to certain pesticides have a 70% increased risk of Parkinson's
• The truth about paraquat, rotenone, and organophosphates
• How to reduce pesticide exposure by 90% with strategic organic shopping
• The "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen" produce lists explained
• Effective washing techniques that remove 96% of pesticide residues

Food Additives & Brain Health:

• Which artificial food dyes cause neurotoxicity and oxidative stress
• How preservatives (BHA, BHT, TBHQ) affect dopamine-producing neurons
• The connection between artificial sweeteners and altered dopamine pathways
• Hidden sources of MSG and other excitotoxins
• The simple 5-ingredient rule for safer food choices

Environmental Toxins in Packaging & Cookware:

• Why BPA-free plastic isn't as safe as you think (BPS and BPF concerns)
• PFAS "forever chemicals" in non-stick cookware and neurological health

Water Quality & Contamination:

• What's really in your tap water (heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals)

The Gut-Brain Connection:

• Groundbreaking research suggesting Parkinson's may start in the gut
• How toxins disrupt the microbiome and increase brain inflammation

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