The natural medicine community has long benefited from the leadership of this week’s guest. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has been practicing natural medicine for more than 40 years. He is an author, educator, and top-notch provider, and his bread and butter is studying environmental toxins. 

In this episode, Dr. Pizzorno and Dr. Smeaton discuss perchlorates and bisphenols, two prevalent environmental toxins that affect thyroid function. They also talk about the sneaky ways these toxins can show up in everyday life. 

This is part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Pizzorno. Stay tuned for more from him and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton next week to hear about other toxins in our environment and how to avoid them. 

Timestamps and Sections 

• 00:00Intro 
• 02:15What sparked Dr. Pizzorno’s interest in environmental toxicology 
• 07:56How does the impact of environmental toxins compare to diet in the diabetes epidemic? 
• 09:30High toxic load increases risk of diabetes 
• 11:20Herbicides are a culprit 
• 14:28Perchlorate levels are inversely proportionate to thyroid hormone levels 
• 18:18First research on bisphenols 
• 25:00How to avoid BPAs 
• 26:30Conclusion

Tips for avoiding BPAs 

• Don’t freeze or heat food in plastic containers 
• BPA free canned food 
• Avoid heat sensitive paper (receipt paper) 
• Avoid disposable coffee cups