Is Your Water Harming Your Hormones? Here’s What You Need to Know
Water is essential for life, but did you know it could also be exposing you to toxic heavy metals, fluoride, and hormone-disrupting chemicals? Understanding what's lurking in your water and taking steps to filter out contaminants can make a profound impact on your health.
The Dangers in Your Water
Heavy Metals: A Silent Threat
🚰 Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and uranium can make their way into drinking water through environmental contamination, old pipes, and industrial runoff. These metals can accumulate in the body, leading to:
Brain fog & fatigue
Thyroid dysfunction
Hormonal imbalances
Immune suppression
Poor detoxification
Fluoride: More Harmful Than You Think
💧 Fluoride, commonly added to municipal water supplies, is an endocrine disruptor that affects thyroid function, metabolism, and brain health. While it has been promoted for dental health, excessive fluoride exposure has been linked to:
Lower thyroid function
Brain fog and cognitive issues
Increased risk of bone fractures
Xenoestrogens: Hidden Hormone Disruptors
⚠️ Xenoestrogens, found in pesticides, plastics, and pharmaceuticals, can mimic estrogen in the body, leading to estrogen dominance. This can cause:
PMS, mood swings, and bloating
Weight gain and stubborn fat
Fibroids and irregular cycles
Increased risk of hormone-driven conditions
How to Reduce Your Exposure
Filter Your Drinking Water
The best way to reduce your exposure to contaminants is by using a high-quality water filter. Consider these options:
✅ Reverse Osmosis – Removes fluoride, heavy metals, and contaminants, but remineralization is needed.
✅ Berkey – A great gravity-fed filter that removes heavy metals, chlorine, and more.
✅ Mineral Spring Water – If you have access to a clean, natural source, this is an excellent toxin-free option full of beneficial minerals.
Remineralize Your Water
If using reverse osmosis, it’s important to add minerals back in. A great option is Just Add Buoy to restore electrolytes and essential minerals for proper hydration.
Reduce Exposure to Toxins in Your Shower & Bath
Did you know that your skin absorbs toxins directly from the water you bathe in? To protect yourself:
✅ Use a shower filter – Reduces exposure to chlorine, fluoride, and other toxins absorbed through the skin.
✅ Use a bath ball filter – If you love baths, use this to remove chlorine and heavy metals, so you can soak safelywithout absorbing toxins through your skin.
Test for Heavy Metals with HTMA
✅ Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is one of the best ways to assess long-term exposure to heavy metals like uranium, arsenic, cadmium, and lead. By identifying toxic build-up, we can create a plan to support detoxification and restore mineral balance naturally.
Support Your Body’s Natural Detox Pathways
Drink clean, filtered water
Eat cruciferous vegetables to support liver detoxification
Sweat regularly (sauna, exercise) to remove stored toxins- contact Luke @ Good Health Saunas 414-303-1122
Balance your minerals- when your body is working optimally and in balance it naturally wants to detox heavy metals. Work with me and HTMA!
Are Toxins Affecting Your Health?
If you’re struggling with fatigue, hormone issues, brain fog, or stubborn symptoms, it may be time to test for heavy metals and hormone disruptors.
Book a free discovery call to start your journey toward a healthier, toxin-free home!
Stay well,
Ashley Hanley RN, BSN
The Functional RN
