Comments on: How Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Body + The Dirty Dozen to Avoid

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:35:56 +0000

In reply to Dan. RO

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:59:28 +0000

Dr. Axe, what type of water is better for purification, distilled or reverse osmosis?

By: Jack Evans

Jack Evans — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:05:35 +0000

I have been exposed to years of using Tea Tree Oil and have found studies confirming it’s an endocrine disruptor. My blood tests reveal estrogen dominance (im a male and my Testosterone levels we’re below the low end of ref range and my LH levels were abnormally low given my low Test levels). I stopped using the tea tree oil upon reading the studies and my T levels rose up some and mood and other estrogen dominance symptoms somewhat improved.

It’s been 5 years now and I still havne’t gotten rid of all the symtpoms and my hormons are still some what off balance (high E and lower T). I do have good amount of fat in midsection that I am unable to lose. Is it possible the endocrine disruptors can still be in my fat stores years later? If so, how can I break them down and get rid of them? Rest of my body is lean except soft midesction regardess of diet/workout/cardio,.

Appreciate any input!
Thanks

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:01:42 +0000

In reply to Amanda. I would stay away from all soy products as they are estrogen mimickers. Also check out this article: https://draxe.com/health/10-ways-balance-hormones-naturally/

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:46:24 +0000

Dr. Axe,
I have Estrogen Dominance and PCOS. I have changed my diet drastically and buy organic as much as possible I also buy hormone free meats and dairy. Can you recommend anything else that can help me lower my estrogen or maybe higher my progesterone. I also have high testosterone levels. Me very doctor I see says my weight is the issue but no matter what I do I can only maintain my weight. Any help would be appreciated.

By: Dr. Axe

Dr. Axe — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:19:22 +0000

Hi Stella, I was going back through the research to find that link for you, but was uncomfortable with some of the not so reputable associations online with that particular study. I'd rather not make use of it. But you'll notice I replaced that study with a few others in the article. You can read more on these sites: Environmental Working Group: http://www.ewg.org/reports/BottledWater/Bottled-Water-Quality-Investigation Springer Link: http://www.springerlink.com/content/x6087214563368q6/ Wiley Interscience: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/21549/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

By: stella

stella — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:28:14 +0000

do you have a link to the Dartmouth study, I'd like to read about their study in more detail. many thanks.

By: Dr. Axe

Dr. Axe — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:26:27 +0000

A good Reverse Osmosis filter should remove all contaminants. A brand with a good reputation is Aquasana. Check out their website.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:44:23 +0000

With the predominance of birth control in the North American population there is little doubt that high levels of estrogen (or analogues used in birth control) are entering our household drinking water. Do municipal filtration systems do anything to lower these levels? If our household drinking water is laced with xenoestrogens (or even straight up estrogen) then how do we avoid it? Are there ways to purify one’s water that would remove hormones and hormone analogues?

By: Stephen Perrine

Stephen Perrine — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:25:08 +0000

Thanks for spreading the word about this important issue. Too little is being said about the connection between obesity and endocrine disruptors, or what some researchers are now calling "obesogens." Please consider reviewing our new book, The New American Diet, which is centered on this very idea. It hits bookstores Dec. 22. http://bit.ly/5zkRsV