83: Weight Gain, Celiac & Toxins

Recent research reveals that the ingredients in the foods we eat, pollution in the air we breathe, and toxins in the goods we use on a daily basis are changing our bodies in harmful or bizarre ways, and in real time. Leo Trasande, an expert in children's environmental health at NYU, says, “These are chemicals that literally make us sicker, fatter, and poor." 

Of the over 40,000 in consumer use, less than 1% has been tested for safety, according to the EPA.

Our guest, Dr. Wendie Trubow, is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, a board-certified OBGYN, and President of the National Celiac Association. She is a certified functional medicine physician passionate about helping women optimize their health.

Key Takeaways:

1.    The role toxins play in regard to inflammation, and ultimately the development of many diseases and chronic conditions.

2. Why after trying just about every diet and exercise trend, many people still can't lose weight, especially after a certain age.
3. The role sleep plays when it comes to the body being able to detox properly. 
4. How we can lower our risk of being exposed to toxic ingredients in our beauty and cleaning products.
5. The types of ingredients we should try to avoid.
6. Why most people with celiac disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
7. The healthy food choices that are worth the expense, and where is it okay to save a few bucks.

You can learn more about Dr. Wendie at https://fivejourneys.com/. Be sure to check out Dr. Wendie’s book, “Dirty G