Reducing Chemical Load w/ Keith Bishop

A Practical Guide to Minimizing Exposure & Supporting Detoxification

Part 1: What Is Chemical Load?

Chemical load refers to the accumulation of synthetic compounds in the body from sources like: (do your critical thinking)

Source Type - Common Examples:
Household- Cleaning products, air fresheners, and plastics
Agriculture- Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides
Food- Additives, preservatives, and packaging residues
Personal Care- Fragrances, parabens, phthalates
Environment- Air pollution, water contaminants

Why it matters: Chronic exposure may contribute to inflammation, endocrine (hormone and thyroid) disruption, oxidative stress, and impaired detoxification.

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Part 2: How to Reduce Exposure

Smart Shopping
• Choose organic produce for the “Dirty Dozen” (EWG list)
• Look for third-party tested supplements with minimal excipients
• Avoid plastic packaging—opt for glass or stainless steel

Home Detox
• Use fragrance-free, plant-based cleaners
• Replace synthetic air fresheners with essential oils or HEPA filters
• Filter tap water using carbon or reverse osmosis systems

Personal Care
• Choose products labeled “paraben-free” and “phthalate-free”
• Use mineral-based sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
• Simplify your routine—fewer products = fewer exposures

Kitchen Habits
• Wash produce with baking soda + water soak
• Avoid non-stick cookware (use cast iron, stainless, or ceramic)
• Limit coffee from fast food, coffee pods, and drip coffee makers. Brew at home with stainless or glass percolators and pour-overs.
• Store food in glass containers, not plastic

Part 3: Supporting Detoxification Naturally

Key Organs Involved
Organ- Role in Detoxification
Liver-Phase I & II detox pathways
Kidneys- Filter blood, excrete water-soluble toxins
Gut- Elimination via stool, microbiome balance
Skin- Sweat-based excretion
Lymphatic- Waste transport and immune modulation

Nutritional Support
• Cruciferous vegetables- (broccoli, kale, arugula) for liver enzymes
• Fiber-rich foods- to bind and eliminate toxins via stool
• Hydration- Aim for 2–3 liters/day to support kidney filtration
• Sulfur-rich foods- (garlic, onions, eggs) for glutathione production

Lifestyle Practices
• Sweating- Infrared sauna, exercise, or hot baths
• Hyperbaric- supports circulation, mitochondrial function, and energy – critical for powering detoxification enzymes and cellular repair.
• Photobiomodulation- Red (620-660 nm) and NIR (810-850 nm) wavelengths
support mitochondria function and energy, energizing the liver, kidneys, and
lymphatic system
• Dry brushing- to stimulate lymphatic flow
• Deep sleep- Crucial for cellular repair and detox
• Stress reduction- Chronic stress impairs detox enzyme

Bonus: Targeted Detox Aids (Use with Clinical Guidance)
• Milk thistle- Supports liver regeneration
• NAC (N-acetylcysteine)- Boosts glutathione
• Activated charcoal- Binds toxins in the gut (short-term use only)
• Chlorella & spirulina- May bind heavy metals
• My Favorite Supplements- https://www.prevailovercancer.com/Designs-for-
Health-Supplements

References & Resources
• Environmental Working Group (EWG)- www.ewg.org
• PubMed: Search “detoxification pathways + nutrition” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=detoxification+pathways+%2B+nutrition
• NIH ToxNet- Chemical exposure database: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/