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3 simple ways to reduce your body’s exposure to plastic chemicals

Feel like there’s nothing you can do about your exposure to plastic? A study suggests you could make a difference in as little as seven days.

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When it comes to plastic-related particles and chemicals, people often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Plastic contamination feels so pervasive, inevitable and frustrating, especially since the research is limited on how to reduce your exposure.

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The comments reflect a strong consensus that reducing plastic use is challenging due to its pervasive presence in packaging and everyday products. Many commenters argue that the responsibility for change should lie with manufacturers and government regulations rather than... Show more
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Trisha Pasricha is a physician and scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is the author of "You've Been Pooping All Wrong."
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