After visiting my primary care practitioner, I was concerned to get these results from my lab results. I was astonished to see these chemicals and toxins present in my system at unsafe levels. After, receiving these test results, I panicked to see where possible exposure may have occurred. After examining my house, a possible candidate for these hazardous materials may come from the fish I have been eating. I recently switched to a pescatarian diet. After some research and deduction, I have concurred that chemicals Dioxins, DDT and PCBs could have entered my system due to my over consumption of tilapia. Other chemicals like Phthalates and Organophosphates could be found in my pesticides. After reading these lab results, I am extremely concerned about what environmental hazards I may be exposed too.
Although the test provided undesired results, I think it's a great opportunity to learn from your biologic systems and use that knowledge to improve behaviors that may be causing illness. In this case, would you consider changing your diet?
ReplyDeleteI too was a pescatarian, and discovered that I was at risk for so many toxins and chemicals. Hence my reasons for being a vegetarian, I may still be at risk for pesticides but I have to be proactive in purchasing organic food. Knowledge is the first step, now you will need to make the appropriate changes to reduce your chemical exposures.
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