Full Podcast: https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261001-detox-without-gimmicks-how-body What happens when the chemicals sprayed on our food are powerful enough to kill insects and spiders? Should we be concerned about what repeated exposure could mean for our own health? In this eye-opening Love the North podcast, Dr. Josie Poulin and pharmacist Rachelle explore everyday chemical exposure, pesticides, plastics, and how our bodies naturally eliminate potentially harmful substances. One particularly revealing story involves locally grown raspberries. While picking wild raspberries near Sudbury, Rachelle noticed spiders and other insects living among the fruit. But when she visited a farm where raspberries were sprayed, she noticed something very different — not a single insect. That raises an important question: If chemicals can harm tiny living organisms, what effects might they have on humans over years of exposure? Not every chemical is dangerous, and risks depend on the substance, concentration, and duration of exposure. However, certain pesticides and environmental contaminants can affect human health, including hormone regulation and neurological function. The discussion explores: • Pesticides and their potential effects on human health • Chemicals in plastics and food packaging • Hormone-disrupting substances in everyday products • How the liver and kidneys naturally process waste • Why reducing exposure matters more than expensive detox products • Choosing locally grown foods and reducing unnecessary chemicals Sudbury's history of industrial pollution also provides a powerful lesson: reducing pollution at its source can allow ecosystems to recover. The message? Better health may begin with reducing unnecessary exposure, not buying another detox supplement. #LoveTheNorth #Detox #Pesticides #HealthyLiving #Sudbury #NorthernOntario #ChemicalExposure #WomensHealth #EatLocal