We live in a very toxic world. From polluted water to BPAs, to PCBs, to heavy metals, to artificial preservatives, plastics, and pesticides. These toxins around us negatively affects every part of the body. Luckily, we're born with several detoxification systems like the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin. However, whenever these systems are compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and the body is adversely affected and can even lead to allergies, diseases, and death. On today's episode Dr. Vivian Chen joins us to let us know what measures we can take to thrive in such a toxic environment. She is certified as an integrative health practitioner and used nutrition and other lifestyle factors to reverse her husband's hypertension, her kid’s allergies, her own heavy metal toxicity, and now helps clients heal using integrative modalities through her company plateful health. Before you implement any changes that you learn here on this podcast please always check with your doctor first. “Food is information to our genes.”   - Dr. Vivian Chen   If you like this episode Screenshot it Post it on your Instagram Story or Twitter.  Tag Nimai, Bianca, and Generation V! What do you want to hear from the Generation V Podcast? Tell us here!   Timestamps: 08:00 - What happened with Dr. Vivian’s new born daughter which made her switch for good? 15:30 - Where do you find medical journals and publications if you want to read them yourself? 25:00 - What are the most common foods that cause allergies and their usual symptoms? Why does it seem like we are having an allergy epidemic now? 35:00 - Protein powders and their heavy metal content 41:00 - The most effective ways to detoxify your body from toxins and plant foods that can optimize your liver and kidney health 49:00 - How should you wash your fruits and vegetables to help reduce toxins? 50:00 - What type of rice should you buy and how should you cook it? Brown rice VS white rice 55:00 - The advantages of a plant based lifestyle 60:00 - How your food dictates your genes and health   Resources: Switch4good - Give up dairy and make the switch for good! https://www.popmednet.org/ EWG dirty dozen list   Herbs to cleanse your kidneys and liver: Cilantro Parsley Dark leafy green vegetables Dandelion roots   Connect with Dr. Vivian Chen: Facebook Instagram http://platefulhealth.com/ Connect with Nimai: Facebook Instagram Youtube VeganFitness.com Vivolife.com Builtapparel.net Discount Code: Nimai10