Getting Healthy in Toxic Times

Show summary:

In this enlightening discussion, Dr Jenny Goodman shares her insights on getting healthy in toxic times. She explains what “toxic times” really means, the common toxins found in our homes and environment, and their effects on our health. Dr Jenny offers practical tips on reducing toxin exposure and shares dietary and lifestyle changes that can enhance your resilience against toxins.

What you’ll learn:

Why there is more pollution and environmental toxins than a decade ago
The sources of pollution and why it’s crucial to be aware of the corruption behind it
The impact of environmental toxins on both health and the environment
Where toxins are lurking in your home and hidden dangers to look out for
Steps to reduce exposure to environmental toxins in daily life
How to lower your toxic load and counteract the effects of toxins through nutrition and diet
Specific foods and nutrients recommended for detoxification and supporting overall health
Lifestyle changes and daily practices to boost resilience against environmental toxins

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Guest Bio:

Dr Goodman qualified at Leeds University Medical School in 1982 and is a member of the British Society for Ecological Medicine. She has specialised in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine for 22 years, with a particular interest in pre-conception care and working with children. Dr Goodman has lectured extensively to doctors, practitioners of alternative medicine, and the general public. For 10 years, she led a case-discussion group where medical and naturopathic and nutritional practitioners share knowledge and clinical experience. She is the author of Staying Alive in Toxic Times: A Seasonal Guide to Lifelong Health, published in January 2020 and Getting Healthy in Toxic Times: An Ecological Doctor’s Prescription for Healing Your Body and the Planet, published in July 2024.