The health impact of chemicals in the environment is constantly increasing. There is a significant associated rise in neurological, autoimmune and cancer diseases. Male fertility decreases dramatically.
Causes can be chemicals or heavy metals that are inhaled by the air, ingested via the food or directly taken up by the skin. Biocides and antibiotics are further weakening the natural protective layer, the microbiome, and increase the human vulnerability.
However, when patients go to the doctor, hardly any examinations are carried out for possible chemical exposures. But in most cases the identification of the pathogen and the consequent avoidance of exposure could have a decisive contribution to a successful therapy. Environmental factors should be tracked by a thorough anamnesis and targeted laboratory testing.
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