Three years ago I was diagnosed with a prolactinoma (tumour on my pitutary gland). Since that time my view on health and wellbeing has drastically changed. I hope to share my discoveries, journey and struggles with anyone who might be interested.
Tell Canadian Government that you want stricter regulations for chemicals in cosmetics. Click on the link which will bring you to the David Suzuki Foundation web-site. You will see the same picture (kid in bubbles), just below is a link that allows you to fill out a petition..it takes 2.3 seconds. Please take the time to make a difference.
Most people do not know the truth about chemicals and toxins in countless products that we trust and use daily. Sadly, we often don't care unless we get sick and are desperate in getting better. In trying to inform you on the topic I figured the documentary "The Disappearing Male" aired on CBC would be beneficial. I must warn you that the truth is somewhat scary and disturbing, just remember any change is better then no change. Here is the link, I hope you learn lots!
Synopsis of Video
"We are conducting a vast toxicological experiment in which our children and our children's children are the experimental subjects." Dr. Herbert Needleman
The Disappearing Male is about one of the most important, and least publicized, issues facing the human species: the toxic threat to the male reproductive system.
The last few decades have seen steady and dramatic increases in the incidence of boys and young men suffering from genital deformities, low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer.
Some researchers say that declining male fertility rates could be the first sign of extinction.
At the same time, boys are now far more at risk of suffering from ADHD, autism, Tourette's syndrome, cerebral palsy, and dyslexia.
The Disappearing Male takes a close and disturbing look at what many doctors and researchers now suspect are responsible for many of these problems: a class of common chemicals that are ubiquitous in our world.
Found in everything from shampoo, sunglasses, meat and dairy products, carpet, cosmetics and baby bottles, they are called "hormone mimicking" or "endocrine disrupting" chemicals and they may be starting to damage the most basic building blocks of human development.
This blog began as I was inspired by my cousin Jenna who had recently developed her own blog titled “Living a Vegan Life”. In talking with Jenna I realized a blog would allow me to share my adventures in navigating the complex chemical soup that we all live in!
A year and a half ago at the ripe age of 23 I developed my own hormone issues. My prolactin (pregnancy hormone) was higher than a pregnant woman and I wasn’t even pregnant!! Yikes! It turned out that I had a prolactinoma, a tiny beguine tumor on my pituitary gland. Additionally, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism several years prior. So what could possibly caused all this hormone chaos at such a young age? genetics? the environment? stress?
In conducting my own research on the matter I stumbled upon the book “Sexy Hormones” by Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe. This book empowered me as it opened my eyes to the outrageous amount of chemicals that are added to our foods, personal products and environment. More interestingly I learned how these chemicals influence our hormones and health! I must be clear that I am not stating that these products caused my hormones to become out of balance but I do feel that in reducing our exposure to harmful chemicals that our health can only improve.
So I expect that most of you do not have hormone concerns, unless you are all middle aged women experiencing menopause. However, the information I hope to share is beneficial for anyone’s health, the environment and will hopefully help you develop awareness around this hidden issue. As well I am hoping that I can not only provide some information, but learn from others and any information they may have.
