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If you listen to the Awaken Beauty Podcast, you’re a woman in pursuit of high-quality thoughts, beauty, and lifestyle products. You also are probably aware that we are exposed to hundreds of chemicals every single day -In fact, to dial it in, Studies show that we are exposed to over 500 synthetic chemicals every day - within our homes. One of the leading chemicals that wreaks havoc on our hormones and endocrine system is called Xenoestrogens.Our guest today matches my passion for awakening individuals at any point in their health journey by providing highly researched, vetted, and efficient optimal health and aging solutions. For over a decade, I’ve been educating and creating beauty and wellness products - before organic “was status quo” - and ladies, this is far deeper than “clean products.” So through a Functional Medicine lens, joining us today is Dr. Anthony Jay - who is a scientist, author, and leading expert on a wealth of topics including xenoestrogens, epigenetics, and even stem cells.In this epic episode, we’ll explore the macro and micro on how our environment, diet, genetic expression, and endocrine disruptors affect the aging process, our health, and even the brain. Of course, what you can do about it. About Doctor Anthony Jay: Not falling short of credibility - Dr. Jay is the founder of AJ Consulting Company and a scientist at the Mayo Clinic. He offers incredible insights into your health and how to improve it with precision through high-level DNA testing, where he has experience of analyzing the DNA of individuals in the NFL, U.S. special forces, MMA fighters, and 100's of individuals seeking peak health. In addition - Dr. Jay is a bestselling author of the book called: Estrogeneration - which we’ll be cracking open today. On Today’s Episode You’ll Awaken to:Dr. Jay’s Estrogeneration book shares the progression of a sick nation and how we’re passing on a health crisis to our children and the next generations. Overall, chemicals increase hormone-sensitive Cancers + Increase aging + Weight Gain + Brain/Emotional Symptoms.Exposure to xenoestrogens can predispose us to PCOS, Endometriosis, and Fibroids, and fertility. HOW THEY ENTERMost exposure comes from our very own home- but we can be masters of our home. Endocrine disrupters are a thousand times than normal estrogen. Not all are manmade: one of the strongest xenoestrogens out there come from mold toxins as a mycotoxin - namely “ZEA.” Bruce Blumberg’s book “The obesogen effect” proves how critical detoxing efficiently is if you want to beat the battle of the bulge.HOW WE METABOLIZE & AFFECT OUR HEALTHHow Xenoestrogens affect the mind by dropping natural motivationHow estrogen can SAVE your health and damage your health: The difference between natural and artificial estrogen.The rate of breast cancer has increased by 250% since the 1980s.Gut Dysbiosis – Insufficient good bacteria in the gut inhibits the conversion of estrogen into water-soluble molecules. This causes the estrogens to recirculate back into the bloodstream where it can re-exert their effects. Gut health is very important for the metabolism of all hormones.WHAT TO LOOK FORBirth-control Pills - whether taking them or not, they’re found in our water - filter!A Shower filter can reduce toxins in the water getting into our pores (step out of the shower, our pores are open, and we start to overload the system with lotions, creams, and perfumes). Environmentally, the air within the home hosts sheetrock that has a high mercury content which is a heavy metal and is an endocrine disrupter. Cannabis SMOKE is estrogenic[Top Beauty INGREDIENTS Lookout!]Phthalates: Are round in cosmetics, cleaning products, food packaging, and detergents, PVC plastic, toys, and plastic wrap.Parabens: Found in deodorant, antiperspirant, moisturizer, sunscreen, and makeup. Formaldehyde: A known carcinogen and irritant found in nail products, hair dye, and eyelash adhesives Fragrance: Has hormone-disrupting effects. Lead: A known carcinogen and hormone disruptor found in certain eyeliners, hair dye, and lipsticks.Mercury: accumulation over time, can impair the brain and nervous system.Oxybenzone: An active ingredient in chemical sunscreens that accumulates in fatty tissues. Sunscreen Study: Oxybenzone application after 7 days, were still found in the bloodstream The advantage of Zinc-based Mineral Makeup: At Beauty Ecology we offer La Bella Donna Makeup which is a Triple Mill Weight to block makeup from leaking into the skin. DEA/TEA/MEA (Ethanolamines): Used as emulsifiers and foaming agents for shampoos, hair color. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, SLES) Diethylene glycol (or DEG)HOW WE EXCRETEHow endocrine disruptors affect our DNA ExpressionIt’s all in the pathways: Liver enzyme P450 issues commonly are attributed to irregular estrogen production. Best detox option: Red light therapy sauna, Health gut biome, Supplementation through the phased protocol with a professional, and vitamin C. How to test if you are able to effectively biologically remove xenoestrogens. The impact of Alpha and Beta receptors and ho fake estrogen impacts the alpha receptors - causing increased breast cancer risks. How DIM can have adverse effects: it is dose-dependent and may increase estrogen. Resources:Find out more about Dr. J’s Services at the following link:Dr. J’s consulting company: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/Blog Post: http://beautyecology.com/blog/2019/8/how-to-detoxify-harmful-xenoestrogens-from-your-beauty-rituals-part-2Podcast: https://awakenbeautypodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-mini-draft Share the Love:If you like The Awakened Beauty Podcast…Subscribe, Rate & Review via iTunesVisit us at awakenedbeautyhq.com for updates.Businesses: www.evoqbeauty.com | www.beautyecology.comInstagram @awakenbeautyhqInstagram @evoqbeautyWatch on Youtube at my channel: Awaken Beauty PodcastShop natural health and beauty products with EVOQHere’s how!Go to AwakenBeauty-hq on ITunes and write your biggest takeaway in the rate and review section. Just pretend it says “ah ha” here!! 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