Concrete Actions, Without Aiming for Perfection

Carole recognizes that in today's world, it is impossible to completely eliminate endocrine disruptors, and that wanting to control everything can become a source of stress... which in turn affects fertility. The objective is therefore to do”What We Can, Little by Little”, by first targeting the simplest levers.

In general:

• Ventilate your home 1 to 2 times a day (except extreme outdoor pollution) to reduce air pollutants.
• Hunt for “dust balls” under furniture and behind doors: these are real endocrine disruptor magnets, which release them into the air if they are not sucked in.

In the kitchen:

• Limit plastic in contact with food:
  • Replace plastic boxes with glass, Pyrex or stainless steel;
  • Never heat a meal in plastic (microwave, hot dish put directly into a plastic box, papillotes in cling film).
• Eat as much as possible Vegetable and organic (fruits, vegetables, vegetables, oilseeds, spices) to reduce exposure to pesticides classified as endocrine disruptors.
• Limit ultra-processed products that are rich in additives (flavor enhancers, artificial colors, texturizers) that add non-essential molecules.
• Replace, over time, the Scratched Nonstick Frying Pans and plastic utensils made of cast iron, stainless steel and wooden spoons.

Cosmetics and hygiene products:

• Choose products with a short list of ingredients, if possible organic, without parabens or synthetic fragrances.
• Move forward step by step: start with the product used on the largest surfaces (shower gel, body lotion...), then the rest.
• For fragrances (which means a lot to some!) , Carole suggested to:
  • spray on clothing rather than directly on the skin;
  • reduce the quantity and frequency of use;
  • Consider, in the long term, a more natural perfume if it is acceptable for the person.

Household and home products:

• Efforently replace complex household products with a few basics: black soap, white vinegar, bicarbonate, citric acid.
• When renewing a mattress, sofa or large textiles, pay attention to the presence of flame retardants, very persistent in the environment. You can also use covers or plaids made of more neutral fabrics between yourself and the sofa/mattress.

The important thing is not to change everything at once, but to make small realistic changes (change the boxes, then the stoves, then a household product), remembering that each step forward is already beneficial for hormonal health and fertility.

Supporting the Liver is also a Complementary Solution

To help the body better manage what it is exposed to, Carole suggests some plants that support the Liver, a veritable “purification plant” involved in the detoxification of numerous pollutants and hormones.

• Milk Thistle : flagship plant for the liver, rich in silymarin, studied for its protective and antioxidant effects on liver cells; used instead in the form of extracts (drops, capsules), because the active components do not dissolve well in water, so the infusion is not suitable.
• Artichoke (leaf) : also supports hepatobiliary functions, but the leaf is very bitter and difficult to drink in herbal tea; extracted forms (blisters, capsules, etc.) may be easier to use.
• Rosemary : choleretic and antioxidant plant, interesting for the liver; can be taken as an infusion (rather in the morning because it is stimulating) or in gemmotherapy (glycerine macerate of young shoots).

It is not a question of taking everything at once, or continuously: the idea is to Choose One or Two Suitable Plants To his situation, his tastes and his budget, and to use them in Cure, while remaining accompanied by a health professional, especially in case of pathology or treatment in progress.