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4,984 protocols across every category, most recommended first.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid Paper Receipts
Decline paper receipts to reduce BPA exposure; choose an electronic receipt or no receipt when possible.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid Handling Receipts After Applying Sunscreen or Lotion
Avoid touching receipts when sunscreen or lotions are on your hands because this can increase BPA absorption into the bloodstream.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsCheck Cans and Kitchenware for BPA, BPS, and Forever Chemicals
Inspect beverage cans, pans, and other kitchen items for BPA, BPS, and forever chemicals; assess likely exposure and choose safer options such as cast iron or ceramic when possible.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsLimit TV News to 30 Minutes
Do not watch more than half an hour of TV news in order to avoid getting emotionally hooked by exaggerated, fear-based media dynamics.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid Fragranced Products
Avoid products with added fragrance because fragrance is described as a major source of phthalate exposure. Applies broadly to perfume, lotions, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and similar products.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid Plastic Food Storage Containers
Replace plastic food storage containers to reduce exposure from food storage plastics.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsBuy in Bulk Using Your Own Glass Container
Buy foods in bulk to avoid plastic packaging and potentially save money; bring your own container, ideally a glass jar, to fill instead of buying plastic-packaged items.
- ▶ 1DietChoose Unwrapped Produce Over Plastic-Wrapped Produce
Prefer freestanding/unwrapped produce rather than produce wrapped in plastic; example given was lettuce, which was also cheaper unwrapped.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid 'BPA-Free' Plastics
Do not assume BPA-free plastics are safe because they may contain BPS or BPF, described as similarly harmful analogs.
- ▶ 1DietUse Glass or Ceramic Vessels for Drinking
Use glass or ceramic vessels instead of plastic or cans for beverages to reduce BPA/BPS/BPF and other endocrine disruptor exposure; one example given was using mason jars.
- ▶ 1DietBuy Organic Produce if Affordable
Buy organic produce when affordable and available to reduce pesticide exposure; phthalates were noted as being added to pesticides. Speaker also said she personally always buys organic, while acknowledging cost and availability constraints.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsCheck Product Safety With Environmental Working Group
Use Environmental Working Group consumer guides to look up products such as sunscreen and personal care products used on the face and body, and review their safety rating.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsDistill Drinking Water and Store It in Glass
Distill water at home if concerned about water quality, then store it in glass containers in the refrigerator.
- ▶ 1ToolsTabletop Water Distiller
Used at home to steam-distill water, which then condenses into a glass container.
- ▶ 1DietUse Distilled Water for Ice Cubes
Use distilled water for ice cubes whenever possible.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsLeave Shoes at the Door
Leave shoes at the door to reduce bringing in dust that may contain PFAS chemicals.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsPrefer Cotton Clothing Over Synthetic Workout Wear
Err toward cotton rather than synthetic clothing, especially workout wear, because heat and sweat may increase absorption of chemicals from clothing.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsPrefer Plant-Based Dyes in Clothing
Prefer plant-based dyes in clothing when possible; dyes are mentioned as important.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAsk for an Electronic Receipt
Ask for an electronic receipt instead of handling paper receipts due to BPA exposure concerns.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsStop Taking In Water-Soluble Endocrine Disruptors
For water-soluble chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols, the recommendation is to stop exposure; they leave the body in hours without special detox methods.
- ▶ 1ToolsUse Seasoned Iron Pans
Prefer seasoned iron pans over nonstick coated pans.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsGet Restorative Sleep
Described as fundamental to healing, alongside exercise.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsUse Creative Activities to Enter a Right-Brain State
Creative practices such as painting or drawing can be used to bring up right-brain circuitry and help surrender out of the left brain into a more creative mode.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsWrite Things Down While Studying
Writing things down while working or studying is described as helping put information more into memory.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsEducation and Cognitive Challenge
Continue exercising the brain through education and learning to build cognitive reserve that may delay onset of Alzheimer's-related symptoms.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsIncrease Reading Speed Slightly While Retaining Comprehension
When reading, intentionally go a little faster than your default pace while still trying to retain the information; use this to find a cognitive sweet spot for learning.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAdjust Podcast or Audio Playback Speed for Engagement
Adjust the playback rate of audio so you must engage cognitively and can retain the information better.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsTransient, Controlled Stress
Use transient stress that is limited in duration and under your control; examples include cognitive intervals and sprint intervals, which are framed as beneficial for brain and body.
- ▶ 1ToolsChatGPT
Suggested as an AI tool to explore; discussed as a useful starting point for learning, knowledge acquisition, and experimentation with AI.
- ▶ 1ToolsGoogle Gemini
Suggested as an AI tool, especially noted as stronger for math after chain-of-reasoning fine-tuning.