Endometriosis is an increasingly common disease that is caused by multiple factors. Exposure to certain environmental toxins is a major risk factor, according to a study published in the journal Environment International. Environmental toxins are ubiquitous and are ingested daily through food, drinking water or air. Some of them are called endocrine disruptors, which means that they change the hormonal balance and can favor the development of diseases such as endometriosis. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus that affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. Sometimes the tissue grows into the bowel, peritoneum, or bladder. While the lining of the uterus is shed naturally each month during menstruation, this is not the case for endometrial tissue, which causes pain, bowel disorders, and urinary tract infections, among many other problems. Which pollutants increase the risk of endometriosis? Endocrine disruptors include several groups of substances available in many different sources, such as: Polychlorinated biphenyls; Pesticides; Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury; Plasticizers – phthalates; Certain medications; Some filters for UV protection in sunscreen cosmetics; Bisphenol A – BPA; Triclosan – an antibacterial substance found in some toothpastes, mouthwashes, deodorants and other Persistent organic pollutants that accumulate in the environment and are stored in human and animal fat tissue should also be added to this list. especially in the case of endometriosis. They are taken mainly through animal foods, as they contain more fat, in which toxins accumulate. The most well-known persistent organic pollutants are dioxins, which are released by the chemical industry and incinerators, and DDT, a pesticide that has been banned for several decades but is still in the environment. The half-life of dioxins is from 7 to 20 years. This means it can take up to 20 years before the body breaks down half of them or is able to eliminate them. However, as new pollutants enter the body every day, the toxic load increases with age. Increasing epidemiological and experimental studies indicate that endocrine disruptors and persistent organic pollutants may be involved in the development of endometriosis. The research, published by Environment International, was carried out with the participation of 87 women between the ages of 18 and 45. Using mass spectrometric analysis, the participants’ blood samples were screened for the presence of 30 endocrine disruptors and persistent organic pollutants, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, and perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS). Four different values ​​of inflammation indices were also investigated.Greater exposure to toxins is associated with a higher risk of developing endometriosis The more women are exposed to these pollutants in their daily lives, the more likely they are to develop endometriosis later on. Exposure to the pesticide trans-nonachlor triples the risk of endometriosis. Exposure to PCBs doubles the risk of developing endometriosis. Trans-nonachlor further increased the risk of developing endometriosis when the pesticide was combined with PCBs, indicating that the pollutants mutually reinforce their effects that affect hormonal balance. Values ​​of indicators of inflammation were also higher in affected women. Endometriosis and Detox Exposure to pollutants not only increases the risk of endometriosis, but also many other diseases. A plant-based diet and/or plant-based detoxification therapy help eliminate these substances, aiding the functioning of the purifying organs. Such a diet also contains large amounts of antioxidants, which prevent cell and tissue damage caused by toxins. How are toxins that accumulate in fat tissue removed? In order to mobilize and eliminate fat-soluble toxins stored in adipose tissue, a reduction in body weight is necessary in overweight and obese patients. At a normal body weight, it is recommended to emphasize strength training aimed at reducing body fat. In order for the mobilized toxins to be detoxified in the liver, measures and approaches to support the functions of the liver and bile are recommended – such as the intake of turmeric, milk thistle, artichoke and desdemonium. Some of the toxins will migrate to the intestines with the help of bile acids. In order for toxins not to re-enter the blood stream, but to be directed to excretion through the feces, bowel cleansing approaches are needed, with the aim of improved absorption of toxins – intake of fiber, mineral earth and chlorophyll. Another part of the toxins becomes water-soluble in the liver and is eliminated through the kidneys, so means are needed that also promote the excretory and detoxifying functions of these organs. First of all, this includes regular drinking of a sufficient amount of water – 200 ml every 2 hours and other approaches, such as taking an infusion of nettles, celery juice and watercress. References: https://www.cuerpomente.com/ecologia/estos-contaminantes-promueven-endometriosis_9865 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649050/that pollutants mutually reinforce their effects that affect hormonal balance. Values ​​of indicators of inflammation were also higher in affected women. Endometriosis and Detox Exposure to pollutants not only increases the risk of endometriosis, but also many other diseases. A plant-based diet and/or plant-based detoxification therapy help eliminate these substances, aiding the functioning of the purifying organs. Such a diet also contains large amounts of antioxidants, which prevent cell and tissue damage caused by toxins. How are toxins that accumulate in fat tissue removed? In order to mobilize and eliminate fat-soluble toxins stored in adipose tissue, a reduction in body weight is necessary in overweight and obese patients. At a normal body weight, it is recommended to emphasize strength training aimed at reducing body fat. In order for the mobilized toxins to be detoxified in the liver, measures and approaches to support the functions of the liver and bile are recommended – such as the intake of turmeric, milk thistle, artichoke and desdemonium. Some of the toxins will migrate to the intestines with the help of bile acids. In order for toxins not to re-enter the blood stream, but to be directed to excretion through the feces, bowel cleansing approaches are needed, with the aim of improved absorption of toxins – intake of fiber, mineral earth and chlorophyll. Another part of the toxins becomes water-soluble in the liver and is eliminated through the kidneys, so means are needed that also promote the excretory and detoxifying functions of these organs. First of all, this includes regular drinking of a sufficient amount of water – 200 ml every 2 hours and other approaches, such as taking an infusion of nettles, celery juice and watercress. References: https://www.cuerpomente.com/ecologia/estos-contaminantes-promueven-endometriosis_9865 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649050/that pollutants mutually reinforce their effects that affect hormonal balance. Values ​​of indicators of inflammation were also higher in affected women. Endometriosis and Detox Exposure to pollutants not only increases the risk of endometriosis, but also many other diseases. A plant-based diet and/or plant-based detoxification therapy help eliminate these substances, aiding the functioning of the purifying organs. Such a diet also contains large amounts of antioxidants, which prevent cell and tissue damage caused by toxins. How are toxins that accumulate in fat tissue removed? In order to mobilize and eliminate fat-soluble toxins stored in adipose tissue, a reduction in body weight is necessary in overweight and obese patients. At a normal body weight, it is recommended to emphasize strength training aimed at reducing body fat. In order for the mobilized toxins to be detoxified in the liver, measures and approaches to support the functions of the liver and bile are recommended – such as the intake of turmeric, milk thistle, artichoke and desdemonium. Some of the toxins will migrate to the intestines with the help of bile acids. In order for toxins not to re-enter the blood stream, but to be directed to excretion through the feces, bowel cleansing approaches are needed, with the aim of improved absorption of toxins – intake of fiber, mineral earth and chlorophyll. Another part of the toxins becomes water-soluble in the liver and is eliminated through the kidneys, so means are needed that also promote the excretory and detoxifying functions of these organs. First of all, this includes regular drinking of a sufficient amount of water – 200 ml every 2 hours and other approaches, such as taking an infusion of nettles, celery juice and watercress. References: https://www.cuerpomente.com/ecologia/estos-contaminantes-promueven-endometriosis_9865 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649050/In order for the mobilized toxins to be detoxified in the liver, measures and approaches to support the functions of the liver and bile are recommended – such as the intake of turmeric, milk thistle, artichoke and desdemonium. Some of the toxins will migrate to the intestines with the help of bile acids. In order for toxins not to re-enter the blood stream, but to be directed to excretion through the feces, bowel cleansing approaches are needed, with the aim of improved absorption of toxins – intake of fiber, mineral earth and chlorophyll. Another part of the toxins becomes water-soluble in the liver and is eliminated through the kidneys, so means are needed that also promote the excretory and detoxifying functions of these organs. First of all, this includes regular drinking of a sufficient amount of water – 200 ml every 2 hours and other approaches, such as taking an infusion of nettles, celery juice and watercress. References: https://www.cuerpomente.com/ecologia/estos-contaminantes-promueven-endometriosis_9865 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649050/In order for the mobilized toxins to be detoxified in the liver, measures and approaches to support the functions of the liver and bile are recommended – such as the intake of turmeric, milk thistle, artichoke and desdemonium. Some of the toxins will migrate to the intestines with the help of bile acids. In order for toxins not to re-enter the blood stream, but to be directed to excretion through the feces, bowel cleansing approaches are needed, with the aim of improved absorption of toxins – intake of fiber, mineral earth and chlorophyll. Another part of the toxins becomes water-soluble in the liver and is eliminated through the kidneys, so means are needed that also promote the excretory and detoxifying functions of these organs. First of all, this includes regular drinking of a sufficient amount of water – 200 ml every 2 hours and other approaches, such as taking an infusion of nettles, celery juice and watercress. References: https://www.cuerpomente.com/ecologia/estos-contaminantes-promueven-endometriosis_9865 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34649050/