PFAS

PFAS… the New Asbestos/Lead/Tabacco Crisis all Rolled up Into One…

What We Need to Know and How to Solve It. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances),contamination in the United States has been a growing concern due to its widespread exposure and serious potential health implications[1]. Some of us remember the good-ole days when TV ads where promoting “non-stick-Teflon™” cookware, that was the end-all, be-all to our

Detoxing your Body

Detoxification from heavy metals requires careful understanding and care. We are all exposed to heavy metals and other types of toxins, such as PFAS, chemicals and microplastics on a daily basis. Heavy metals are found in testing and it only appears to be getting worse.

Common Exposure Points of PFAS/Teflon

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals that includes more than 12,000 different compounds with various chemical properties[1]. More commonly known as Teflon, these substances are found everywhere;

How to Reduce Food Exposure to PFAS

How to Solve Food PFASs from Cooking: While non-stick cookware was around in the 1960’s, it became very popular in the 80’s. When PFOA, which was used in Teflon cookware until 2013 came under fire. Manufacturers claimed it was burnt off in the manufacturing process, however, studies showed that not to be the case[1].

How to Reduce Air Exposure to PFAS

PFAS are so dangerous, in 2021 the State of Maine outlawed the sale of certain consumer products that contained it, and by 2030[1] no products in Maine will be allowed to contain PFASs unless deemed as “unavoidable”[2]. The ‘unavoidable’ most likely will be industrial applications that fall within specific guidelines, which will be discussed later