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 26:30ConclusionTips 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