#124: Podcast Recap–Lead Education, Treatment, and Prevention with Dr. Kulveen Virdee

March 12, 2019

Steph and Dr. Elana recap the interview on lead education, prevention, and treatment with Dr. Virdee. They share their personal experiences with lead testing, discuss risk factors and treatment, share nutritional considerations and natural approaches, and highlight the importance of using a team approach to address this concern.

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Topics Discussed:

• Steph and Dr. Elana’s personal experience with lead testing
• Pros/cons of lead test strips
• Testing and treating adults
• Nutritional considerations for lead exposure
• Using homeopathy for lead exposure
• The importance of using a team approach
• Encouragement and support for you if you find yourself in this situation

Show Notes:

• Thrive Market: 25% off your first order and a free one-month membership
• Dr. Virdee’s website
• CDC Info on Lead Toxicity and state programs
• Trouble in Toyland
• Lead Home Test Kit
• Nutritional Considerations
• The HMHB Weekly Email Series
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

The Whole Mamas podcast is led by Stephanie Greunke, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Elana Roumell, a naturopathic doctor, both trained in functional medicine and passionate about pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. They invite experts on the show, answer burning questions, highlight key points, and make sure you feel empowered to take action. Find Whole Mamas and the Whole Mamas hosts on Instagram @wholemamasclub, @stephgreunke, @drelanaroumell, and at www.wholemamasclub.com.

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