# 88: Your Home Could Be Affecting Your Health More Than You Realize – The Hidden Impact of Air, Water, and Everyday Toxins with Helen Christoni

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Podcast: [Modern Thyroid and Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-thyroid-and-wellness-7026828)
Published: 2026-07-02T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://modern-thyroid.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 2050

## Resource

What if one of the most powerful ways to support your thyroid, hormones, gut, and long-term health isn't another supplement or medication, but improving the air you breathe and the water you use every day? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson welcomes Helen Christoni, Senior Vice President of Ideal Living, the parent company behind AirDoctor and AquaTru. Helen shares her personal health journey, including experiencing early menopause and severe osteoporosis in her early forties, and how that experience led her to become passionate about reducing environmental toxins in the home. Together, McCall and Helen explore why clean air and clean water are foundational to health, how everyday environmental exposures contribute to toxic burden, and practical, affordable steps families can take to create a healthier home without feeling overwhelmed. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Helen's personal story of early menopause and severe osteoporosis How toxic burden can affect long-term health Why clean air and clean water are foundational to wellness How to check the quality of your local tap water Common contaminants found in municipal water Why boiling water can increase contaminant concentration Reverse osmosis vs. standard water filters Understanding chlorine and chloramine exposure Why shower water affects skin, lungs, and overall health The growing concern around microplastics and thyroid health Simple ways to reduce plastic exposure at home Why indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air Wildfires, VOCs, mold, and hidden indoor air contaminants Why HEPA filtration alone isn't enough The importance of activated carbon in air purification How cooking, candles, and personal care products affect indoor air quality Creating a healthier bedroom for better sl…

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