Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist. She is passionate about helping women optimize their health.

In this episode, Dr. Trubow talks about the devastating effects that mercury and lead toxicity had on her body including unexplained hair loss. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and a variety of other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion for what her patients are facing.

She co-authored the book, "Dirty Girl -- Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing!" which became an Amazon Best Seller.

Join us for a conversation on how heavy metals and other environmental toxins can cause weight gain, hair loss, fatigue and so much more.

Highlights From This Episode

[0:00] Topic introduction. 

[16:35] How environmental toxins affect our health and immunity. 

[20:48] How toxins contribute to insulin resistance and weight loss resistance. 

[23:00] Is added sugar considered a toxin? 

[24:15] Most common types and sources of environmental toxins. 

[26:15] Things you need to know about P Fast chemicals. 

[28:25] What does “endocrine disrupting chemicals or substance” mean? 

[32:30] What are the available approaches to assessing and evaluating individual risks and exposures to environmental toxins?

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