168. Silicone, Saline, and Sickness: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness

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Date Aired: March 3, 2023 // Guest: Courtney Bursich

Episode Description:

In this episode, Courtney discusses a topic that has been hitting the headlines in recent years, breast implant illness. She talks about the threat that breast implants have to our bodies and the history of breast implants and the FDA’s most recent “black box warning” on these devices.
Other topics on this episode:

  • What are the symptoms of BII
  • Silicone vs. Saline
  • Heavy metals found in implants
  • How to find a good surgeo
  • Finding support

“Killer Breasts: Overcoming Breast Implant Illness” by Diane Kazer
“The Naked Truth About Breast Implants” by Dr. Susan Kolb
Explant Surgeons: https://thehealisreal.org/pages/explantsurgeons

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More About The Guest

Courtney Bursich
Courtney Bursich is an AADP Board Certified Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.  She has an obsession with knowing the body and finding the best ways to beat disease and live our best lives. After having her two daughters, she found herself burned out and tired of the modern-day approach to healthcare and the limiting mindset of “diet” culture. 

She began a personal quest to learn and help educate as many people as possible to improve the lives of those around her. In 2017 Courtney started a health coaching business to help individuals discover their best health potential.

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The Health Institute

The Health Institute was founded by Dr. Josh Axe to teach the ancient principles of health to the modern world. Our mission is to empower every individual to transform their mind and body through time-tested practices and protocols that have helped people heal for thousands of years.