Some chemicals affect the endocrine system by mimicking, blocking or interfering with natural hormones. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC's) are found in everyday products such as plastics, cosmetics, food packaging, cleaning products, pesticides, and female sanitary products.

A crucial step: Gaining Control of Your Mind and Your Boundaries. When my body just gave up, having kept going for four years, I had no choice but to stop. I found my mind full of noise, distraction was my coping mechanism, and the hardest part was communicating my needs to the people who depended on me.