The world has been stunned by this new research paper exposing the presence of lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons. Honestly, this is not surprising at all. This should have been figured out long time ago ever since our environment, soil and water has been increasingly contaminated with various types of contaminants that get absorbed into our food/ clothing/ drinking water etc etc.

How do heavy metals get into the tampons?

Lead and arsenic in your tampons? Well, guess what! Tampons are made with a mix of synthetic and cotton fibers.

Where does cotton come from?

It comes from soil!!

What happens in soil?

Soil contains a huge variety of heavy metals/ toxins/ pthlatates/ plastics – you name it!!

How does soil get all that?

From recycling/ percolating of waste water/ trash and what not!
A study published in the Environmental pollution revealed that lead and barium levels exceeded the health-based guidance values in 10-14% of NYC community garden
soil samples.

FDA states that lead has entered the environment from the past widespread use of lead in paint, gasoline, and plumbing materials, as well as many other products.

Ok, so soil has these contaminants! Where else are they?

Did you know that your beverages such as wine and beer can have higher than acceptable levels of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic? One of the mechanisms that these guys can get in your drink is through the filtration techniques used. This study showed measurable levels seen in various food products such as juices, wine and beer.

These are over simplified explanations for sure but that is what is happening in reality.

So, even if you are not going around licking old walls or ingesting lead from lead paints or bullets, lead and arsenic in tampons, there really is no way around to escape exposure to these heavy metals/ toxins/ plastics etc.

Even if you consume 100 % organic foods (likely grown in any of these gardens), wear 100% organic recycled clothing, triple filter your water… you may reduce the load that you are exposed to but you cannot get to zero!

So, what can you do as a consumer???

Here are some quick and dirty recommendations by the EPA on how to reduce your load and decrease the risk of inadvertent consumption.

What can we as health care practitioners do to help!!

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TO YOUR RESCUE!

Thanks to some really cutting-edge technologies, we can now:

– check the various toxin levels in your tissues and blood,
– check how your body is metabolizing them,
– check if you have any genetic combinations which do not allow proper processing and dumping of these metals and toxins in your body
– we can also check how the toxins may be altering the hormonal metabolism and possibly taking you down toxic pathways potentially increasing risks for breast or uterine cancers/ weight gain/ hair loss and so much more

Ok, now we know you have toxins or heavy metals, what next?

This is called precision medicine! We can now target specific issues and customize treatment plans which can help detoxify your body of these harmful toxins through chelation (oral or i/v) and other comprehensive strategies that help raise the anti-oxidant levels to remove the toxin load from not just lead and arsenic in your tampons but also from food and your environment.

And no, your insurance unfortunately will not pay for this!

What can you do immediately??

While you start saving to get a functional care plan, here is what you can start doing today to help curtail the exposure…

– Use organic tampons and change them frequently
– Can use menstrual cups if convenient
– Try and buy organic foods if possible and still wash them with water and vinegar and then rinse them again
– Look at EWGs clean 15 and dirty dozen lists
– Minimize use of plastic food containers or plastic bags
– Never heat food in plastics
– Use organic hair products if possible

And the list can go on and on!

Feel free to reach out to us if you want to get on to the path of true wellness with a little bit of our help!

Be strong, be safe, be prepared,

Dr. Adeeti Gupta

Ref:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024004355?via%3Dihub
https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/garden/docs/soilpaper.pdf
https://www.nyc.gov/content/leadfree/pages/soil

Leaded Soil Endangers Residents in New York Neighborhoods

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1438463920305101
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-city-gardens-soil-lead-concerns/
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/leadtoxicity/cover-page.html
https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead
https://www.fda.gov/food/environmental-contaminants-food/lead-food-and-foodwares
https://research.library.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1113&context=environ_2015

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9116460/

Disclaimer:

We do not have any financial affiliation with the testing companies. We have simply placed the links on our website for the ease of use.

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As per the CDC, in 2016, a total of 1,598,354 chlamydial infections were reported to CDC in 50 states and the District of Columbia. This case count corresponds to a rate of 497.3 cases per 100,000 people. From 2000–2016, the rate of reported chlamydial infection increased from 251.4 to 497.3 cases per 100,000 people.

Increasing Chlamydia in Metros

The rate of reported cases of chlamydia in the 50 most populous metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) increased 6.2% during 2015–2016 to on an average 5 per thousand individuals. During 2015–2016, the rate of reported cases of chlamydia increased 3.9% among women (639.8 to 664.5 cases per 100,000 females) and 10.9% among men (331.8 to 368.0 cases per 100,000 males).

Increasing Chlamydia in NYC

Recent preliminary data from our own Women’s health centers, in NYC and the surrounding boroughs indicates Chlamydia rates of 12.5 per thousand women in contrast to the national averages of 5 per thousand people. These are still preliminary but serve as a clear warning sign that early screening, diagnosis and treatment is essential.

Treating Chlamydia

Chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics. Persons with chlamydia should abstain from sexual activity for 7 days after single dose antibiotics or until completion of a 7-day course of antibiotics, to prevent spreading the infection to partners. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure chlamydia. Medication for chlamydia should not be shared with anyone. Although medication will stop the infection, it will not repair any permanent damage done by the disease. Sex partners need evaluation, testing, and presumptive treatment if they had sexual contact with the partner during the 60 days preceding the patient’s onset of symptoms or chlamydia diagnosis.

Testing and Insurance Coverage

The diagnosis of Chlamydia is easy. All you need is a vaginal swab or a urine test. It can even be tested through a routine pap. Insurances may or may not cover this testing as a part of your routine “annual” visit. However, as you can see, “You may have it and not even know it”!!!

 Stay tuned

 Dr. Adeeti Gupta

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Ovarian Torsion is a serious condition. If you have sharp pains down there that are coming and going, please see your GYNO ASAP. Dr. Gupta talks about how a twisted ovary needs to be looked at ASAP. At Walk IN GYN Care, we have on site ultrasound which can help diagnose this serious condition and potentially save permanent damage to the ovary.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-exactly-is-ovarian-torsion#1

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Allergies can be behind a lot of serious issues we may be suffering from….

http://www.dradeetigupta.com/little-known-facts-allergies/

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More data from the famous Women’s health initiative revealed no benefit in using artificial sweeteners as a replacement for sugar. There was no change in the incidence of diabetes in a cohort of post menopausal women recruited for the initiative between 1993 and 1998.  Infact, in the sub group of obese women, artificial sweeteners led to an increased risk of diabetes.

Water came to the rescue. Statistically substituting 1 serving of artificial sweeteners with water was associated with a significant risk reduction of 5% (HR: 0.95; 95% CI: 0.91, 0.99), whereas substituting 1 serving of sugared beverages with water was associated with a risk reduction of 10% (HR: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.85, 0.95).

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Do every exercise for a 1 minute.  3 sets.

Jumping Jacks

High Knees

Toe Touches

Burpees

Push Ups

Crunches

Bicycle Crunches

Plank

Wall Sit

Jump Rope

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https://www.mdlinx.com/article/6-immune-boosting-nutrients-for-cold-and-flu-season/fbsqk39D5NwXckpTfSV82

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