HEALING HASHIMOTO’S: WHAT’S WATER GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Welcome to Episode 8 of Georgina Szabo TV! I found out that I had Hashimoto’s disease after multiple miscarriages. Instead of just taking a pill I wanted to get down to root causes so I could really heal my body vs simply addressing a condition and putting a Band-Aid on it. After working with Functional Medicine doctor Stephanie Daniel I was able to put my Hashimoto’s disease in remission within 6 months and get pregnant naturally at age 39, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. In the process I found my true purpose, which is helping others reverse their Hashimoto’s so you can reclaim your health too and live a fulfilling life.
In this episode of Georgina Szabo TV, I am going to share how our water is compromising our well being so that you can start your journey towards better heath and learn how to keep yourself and your family safe.
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HEALING HASHIMOTO’S: WHAT’S WATER GOT TO DO WITH IT – Episode 8
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SO HOW DOES WATER COME INTO THE PICTURE? Glad you asked.
During my meeting with Dr. Stephanie Daniel she explained about daily toxic exposures we are surrounded by, especially at our home, all destroying the body’s ability to get well. One of the top 10 offenders is water!
To quote Dr. Mark Hyman: Toxins like microbes, pesticides, plastics, prescription meds, metals, chlorine, fluoride and others are poisoning our water supply. So by drinking city water we are exposed to all these chemicals too! The scary fact is that many of these toxins have been shown to cause cancer, birth defects, cardiovascular effects, reproductive problems and more.
Our bodies absolutely need clean water. Good hydration is essential for good health. Our bodies are mostly made up of water, so if we don’t get enough, we’re going to be in trouble. Toxins are ultimately eliminated through your stool and urine. When you don’t drink enough clean water, you become constipated and have darker urine and urinate less frequently. These are signs that your detoxification system is not operating optimally and your health and your mind will suffer as a consequence.
Dr. Daniel also pointed out that our skin is our biggest organ. It takes 26 seconds for a chemical to make its way into our bloodstream through our skin. When we take a shower or bath we are exposed to these chemicals day after day in addition to drinking it too!
So what is the solution? Installing reverse osmosis water filtration system!
Save up for a whole house filtration system because the amount of chlorine absorbed and inhaled in a 10-minute shower (without a chlorine shower filter) is equivalent to drinking 10 cups of tap water.
If you are not in the position to have a whole house filter installed then you need to look into getting shower filters. It can be challenging to find a company that makes filters that remove fluoride too. You can find the one I use in the notes below.
Unless you install a whole house water filter, you’ll need to get a separate solution for the kitchen. I recommend getting a high quality water filter that you can put on your countertop. It’s an inexpensive way to get clean water. There are many brands on the market place, I chose to go with the one Dr. Mark Hyman recommends. Scroll below to see it in the notes. When we talk about water we also have to consider water we cook with. It’s very important to use clean water for cooking too.
In fact, this was my 1st investment I made. It was Valentine’s day and I surprised my family with the water filter. You can imagine everyone’s faces when I revealed my gift! 🙂 Well, I knew that this will truly serve everyone’s heart. And interestingly, we all started drinking so much more water! As if our bodies were saying- more, more, more! I first started noticing positive changes in my health shortly after getting this water filter.
Reducing toxins have a huge impact on our body. We need clean water in order to thrive and detoxify our bodies properly. We should be drinking half of our body weight in ounces.
If you are on the go, I recommend getting a big water bottle that you can take with you to keep well hydrated. Make sure to buy non plastic! I like to use metal or glass. You can find the one I use in the notes below as well.
If you want to know more about how toxic exposures contribute to developing Hashimoto’s, I have a FREE video with my Functional Medicine doctor that you can tune into by clicking on the green button below:
Thank you for tuning in and spending this time with me. I hope you found value in this episode, and if you did, please share it with a friend struggling with Hashimoto’s.
“Drinking water straight from the tap is no longer an option.” – Dr. Mark Hyman
Resources Mentioned That Will Help Healing Hashimoto’s
Whole House Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration – Learn More Here
Highly recommended by Dr. Daniel Pompa. It removes the contaminants that municipalities and whole home water treatment systems miss including fluoride and pharmaceutical drugs. This system not only purifies your drinking water, it adds alkaline minerals back into the water to raise the pH and create a drinking water that nature intended us to consume.
Shower Filter Removing Fluoride Too – Learn More Here
I use their ProMax Fluoride Shower Filter with Massage Head. They thrive to have the largest selection & most effective fluoride filters but also have the right system for any of your water filtration needs.
AquaTru – Learn More Here
Highly recommended by Dr. Mark Hyman. AquaTru’s 4-Stage filtration removes over 20x more contaminants than the best-selling pitcher water filter. It removes the major contaminants that you’ve read about in the news including lead, chromium 6, PFOA and PFA plus other dangerous toxins like disinfection byproducts (carcinogens), perchlorate (rocket fuel), MTBE (gasoline additive), and prescription drug residue (think anti-depressants and hormones from birth control). It is easy to set up, maintain and move. An indicator lights up when you need to change the pre-filter (about every six months) and when you need to change the main filter (after two years). As Erin Brockovich said, “We simply can’t continue to survive with toxic drinking water.”
Water Bottle – Learn More Here
I use this 40oz water bottle and fill it up 2-3 time a day! It helps me keep well hydrated throughout the day.
Healing Hashimoto’s Naturally and Get Your Life Back (Video) – Watch It Here
In this short video Dr. Stephanie Daniel discusses how Hashimoto’s develops and what can be done to reverse it. I worked with Dr. Daniel and absolutely love her approach and the way she explains the entire process. In fact, with her guidance I was able to put my Hashimoto’s in remission within 6 months of working with her. As a result I was able to get pregnant naturally at age 39, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. This convenient format fits any busy schedule- tune in while you drive to work, do dishes or go for a walk. If you have time to watch/listen to one thing, let this be it!
Whether you just got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or have had it for a while, I would love to hear from you. Drop me a comment below to say hello and ask me a question you would like help with.