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Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that, at certain doses, can interfere with the endocrine (or hormone) system in mammals. These disruptions can cause cancerous tumors, birth defects, and other developmental disorders. Any system in the body controlled by hormones can be derailed by hormone disruptors. Specifically, endocrine disruptors may be associated with the development of learning disabilities, severe attention deficit disorder, cognitive and brain development problems; deformations of the body (including limbs); breast cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid and other cancers; sexual development problems such as feminizing of males or masculinizing effects on females, etc. Recently The Endocrine Society released a statement on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals specifically listing obesity, diabetes, female reproduction, male reproduction, hormone-sensitive cancers in females, prostate cancer in males, thyroid, and neurodevelopment and neuroendocrine systems as being effected biological aspects of being exposed to EDCs. The critical period of development for most organisms is between the transition from a fertilized egg into a fully formed infant. As the cells begin to grow and differentiate, there are critical balances of hormones and protein changes that must occur. Therefore, a dose of disrupting chemicals may do substantial damage to a developing fetus. The same dose may not significantly affect adult mothers.
Some of the thousands of chemicals around us affect the working of our reproductive systems, we now know. Estrogen, plastics, bisphenol A, metals, DES, hermaphroditism, biomarkers, and risk science in general are just some of the topics touched upon in slides and research updates from John Meeker, Sc.D., associate chair and professor of Environmental Health Sciences at University of Michigan School of Public Health
A documentary by Stéphane Horel on endocrine disrupting chemicals (2010). Our ordinary everyday lives are steeped in chemical products. Invisible, they are encrusted in plastic, in detergents and toasters, concealed in our food, in toys, in shampoo. They have invaded everything, including our bodies. Thanks to the consumer society, petrochemicals, with their magicical powers and unfamiliar barbaric names are happily strolling around our little insides. These phthalates, brominated flame retardants, parabens, bisphenol-a, all have the regrettable habit of invading our hormonal intimacy. They are endocrine disruptors. The pioneer scientists taking part in this documentary say that from breast cancer to obesity, this chemical invasion is closely tied up with the diseases of modern society. T...
On Wednesday, June 25th at 3:00pm CST, Dr. Group held a free webinar to teach about the science of hormones, why hormonal balance is important, and what you can do about it. This is information everyone must hear, both women and men. In it, he covered new, groundbreaking information, in an effort to leave you with a strategy to promote balance in your life, immediately. Some topics that were addressed include: What women AND men need to know about hormones The signs and symptoms of menopause and manopause The prevalence of endocrine disruptors and how they harm your health How hormonal imbalance negatively affects your health Natural ways to balance your hormones ...and much more! ________________________________ Global Healing Center is the premier source for organic living and natural...
An endocrine disruptor is any compound that is capable of interacting with endocrine receptor cells in a body. The body mistakes it for the female hormone estrogen. Endocrine disruptors come in forms such as: detergents, shampoos, personal care products, fragrances, and so on. Many foods also have endocrine disrupting capabilities. An example is soy based baby formula. Many plastics that humans are exposed to every day contain the endocrine disruptor BPA (Bisphenol A plasticer). View to learn about what an endocrine disruptor is, and what products contain them. For more information, please visit www.humanitydisrupted.com.
In this Tech Tip video from the Indoor Air Quality Association (http://iaqa.org), you'll learn about the basics of endocrine disruptors, which are often sVOCs that can contaminate house dust.
As society has become more aware of potential harm from exposure to various chemical compounds, one group of chemicals has received increasing attention from many scientists and public health advocates. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors and people can be exposed to them in many ways. The endocrine system regulates all biological processes in the body from conception through adulthood and into old age, including the development of the brain and nervous system, the growth and function of the reproductive system, as well as metabolism and blood sugar levels. The female and male reproductive organs, pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are all major constituents of the endocrine system. According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, “Endocrine disrup...
What if water, the very source of life, is actually contributing to killing us? In this brilliant talk, high school student Rachel Rossi discusses how bioremediation techniques using mushrooms to clean water can be deployed to de-contaminate our water supply. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Science, Policy, and What You Can Do
32nd National Pesticide Forum, April 11-12, 2014 Portland, OR - Portland State University - Michael Skinner, PhD, professor, school of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA - Warren Porter, PhD, moderator, professor of Zoology, University of Wisconsin; Beyond Pesticides board member, Madison, WI
Theo Colborn is Founder and President of The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX), based in Paonia, Colorado, and Professor Emeritus of Zoology at the University of Florida, Gainesville. She is an environmental health analyst, and best known for her studies on the health effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals. Dr. Colborn's work has prompted the enactment of new laws around the world and redirected the research of academicians, governments, and the private sector. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x =...
Read your free e-book: http://copydl.space/mebk/50/en/B00KJZ3HZ6/book A concise and engaging overview of endocrine disruption phenomena that brings complex concepts within the reach of non-specialists For most of the last decade, the science of endocrine disruption has evolved with more definitive evidence of its damaging potential to health and environment. This book lists the major environmental chemicals of concern and their mechanism of endocrine disruption including remedial measures for them. Divided into three parts, Endocrine Disruptors in the Environment begins with an overview of the endocrine system and endocrine disruptors, discussing their salient features and presenting a historical perspective of endocrine disruption phenomena. It then goes on to cover hormone-signaling mech...
This is the second installment (of three) of the Ingredients to Avoid portion of my Pure Haven Essentials workshop. Please check your labels for Endocrine Disruptors, including Parabens, Triclosan, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate, and Glycols.
A look into the effects of endocrine disruptors on obesity. Arugments for and against their role in obesity is presented in this video. (Recorded with http://screencast-o-matic.com)
endocrine disruptors, weight management, obesity, nutrition (Recorded with http://screencast-o-matic.com)
Connect with Dr. Maggie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMaggieLuther/ Follow Dr. Maggie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMaggieLuther Meet Dr. Maggie on her Blog: http://yourwellnessexpert.com/blog/ For more good resources: Endocrine Disruptors - NIEHS - National Institutes of Health http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/ National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body's endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. Health Studies & Clinical Trials · What NIEHS is Doing on ... · General Information Dirty Dozen Endocrine Disruptors | EWG http://www.ewg.org/research/dirty-dozen-list-endocrine-disruptors E...
Chemwebs/Pthalate/Endocrine Disruptors, French Scientist
Hormones are special chemical messengers in the body that are created by glands - part of a system called the endocrine system. In balance, hormones help the human body to thrive but when these are even just a little out of kilter, the symptoms can be seriously life-changing. There are many chemicals in the immediate environments to which we are exposed daily, that behave as endocrine or hormone disrupters. As is the case with so many harmful substances, these are often carried in our water systems and people’s lives can be negatively affected without them even realising it.
Obesogens and Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Obesity is About More than Diet Exercise Tim Gerstmar
Radio 3Fourteen Carol Kwiatkowski - Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence and Survival? Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski is the Executive Director of The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX) and an Assistant Professor Adjunct at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Department of Integrative Physiology. Dr. Kwiatkowski oversees the development and execution of all of TEDX’s programs, which are dedicated to compiling and disseminating scientific evidence on the health and environmental damage caused by low-level exposure to chemicals, primarily those that interfere with hormone, or endocrine, action, otherwise known as endocrine disruptors. Carol begins with an overview of the endocrine system and function and details the three main routes in which endo...
Science for the Public, August 21, 2012. Ana Soto, M.D. and Carlos Sonnenschein, M.D., both Professors of Anatomy and Cellular Biology, School of Medicine, Tufts University. BPA and other endocrine disruptors are used in plastics, can linings, and other products. These chemicals, which are now widespread in the environment, are implicated in cancer, reproduction problems, childhood obesity, and autism. Drs. Ana Soto and Carlos Sonnenschein are leading researchers in this field and they received the Gabbay Award for their work.. They explain how endocrine disruptors affect living organisms over multiple generations and why the impact is so broad. And they discuss the urgent need to control the use of such chemicals.
"Endocrine Disruptors: What Are They? Are They Harmful? How Do We Measure Them?" Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are used in a variety of consumer products and industrial settings. Many EDCs are high production volume chemicals, making them ubiquitous in our environment. Numerous studies show that the majority of the general population is exposed to EDCs, but studies of human health impacts are limited. This session will focus on sources of exposure, biological exposure measures, and potential health impacts.
Documentary by Stéphane Horel (France, 2014). French title: Endoc(t)rinement A countdown has begun in Brussels. Europe is considering a ban on endocrine disruptors, ubiquitous chemicals that hijack children’s hormonal systems and impair their health. But the potential regulation is a threat for a vast array of economic interests. The future generations mandate an astute baby to lead a behind the scenes investigation of European democracy where industry, scientists and NGOs fight for influence. The result of an 18-month investigation, Endocrination exposes the indulgence and sensitivity of the European institutions towards corporate influence. Attack of independent researchers, instrumentalisation of science, conflicts of interest: the film also lifts the veil on the various strategies us...