Do you know what the major sources of microplastics are in your home? Are you trying to decide whether you should throw out your plastic cutting board? Are you ingesting heavy metals without even knowing it? Is your microwave hurting you?I’m sitting down with Dr. Vivian Chen to learn more about microplastics, heavy metals, EMFs, PFAS, forever chemicals, water filtration, red light therapy, and health myths and tips. If it’s a toxin you’re afraid of, we’re getting into it.

1:58 Protein for Weight Loss?

4:31 Benefits of Fiber

8:27 Microplastic Prevention and Detoxification

21:10 Water Filtration and PFAS

30:29 Are Microwaves Safe?

37:10 Cooking with Olive Oil

39:20 Sugar Alternatives

44:58 Red Light Therapy

46:47 Can You “Wear Out” Your Mitochondria? 

1:05:13 EMF Exposure

1:14:04 Bluetooth Headphones

1:20:52 Reducing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

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