The Invisible Disruptors: How Microplastics Mess with Your Hormones

When I was first diagnosed with cancer, my world flipped. I began acting on the questioning and awareness I created over years. Everything I put in and on my body and give to my family matters to me. It's really been since being diagnosed that I started to really see the danger in microplastics—tiny particles that seemed harmless but are now showing up in our blood, breast milk, and organs.

They’re everywhere—and they’re doing more damage than we realize.

⚠️ What Are Microplastics?

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles—often less than 5 mm in size—that come from broken-down plastic waste, synthetic clothing fibers, personal care products, and packaging.

We eat them. We breathe them. We absorb them through our skin.

And once inside us, they don’t just sit there. They interact.

🔬 The Hormone Connection

These plastic particles can act like endocrine disruptors—meaning they interfere with the way your body produces and regulates hormones like estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and more.

This is especially troubling for people like me, whose cancer is hormone-driven. But honestly? It’s concerning for everyone—especially women, kids, and those struggling with fertility, mood, or metabolism.

💡 What You Can Do

Reducing exposure is possible. Here’s where to start:

🧼 Ditch synthetic fragrances (often loaded with phthalates)

🍽 Avoid plastic food storage and takeout containers

💧 Filter your water—tap water is a major source

👚 Choose natural fabrics over synthetics when possible

🧴 Read your labels on personal care and cosmetics

Every swap matters.

💬 My Why

This isn’t about fear—it’s about empowerment. Once I knew better, I started doing better. I now build my home and wellness habits around what actually supports long-term health—not just what’s convenient.

You don’t have to overhaul everything overnight. But you do deserve to know what’s silently impacting your hormones.

xo

K.