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The average age of puberty has been rapidly declining in recent decades. A concerning analysis found that girls are now starting puberty 3 months earlier every decade. For boys, there's been a staggering 15-fold increase in precocious puberty over the last two decades. What's causing this alarming trend, and what can we do about it? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Josh Axe dives into the potential culprits behind the premature onset of puberty in children and the serious risks it poses to their health and well-being. He explores the latest research linking factors like chemical exposure, obesity, stress, and more to this disturbing phenomenon. You’ll discover: The top 5 foods and everyday products containing hormone-disrupting chemicals that may trigger early puberty Staggering statistics on how much earlier puberty is starting in kids today compared to just a few decades ago Long-term health consequences of precocious puberty like increased cancer risk, mental health issues, and more Practical tips on creating a low-toxin home environment to reduce your child's chemical exposure Simple lifestyle strategies to help prevent obesity and chronic stress - two key drivers of early puberty Don't miss this vital episode packed with actionable advice to safeguard your children's healthy development. Tune in and walk away armed with the knowledge to protect your kids from the alarming rise of premature puberty. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------ Links: https://ijponline.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13052-021-01015-6 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/puberty-starts-earlier-in-many-american-boys-201210225437 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201908/why-more-kids-are-starting-puberty-earlier-ever https://healthmatters.nyp.org/what-to-know-about-puberty-starting-earlier/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2730250 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33148304/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/19/science/early-puberty-medical-reason.html https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/nov/04/why-is-puberty-starting-younger-precocious https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2465479/ https://www.news-medical.net/health/Chemicals-in-Cosmetics-Soaps-and-Perfume-and-Early-Puberty.aspx#:~:text=Phthalates%20and%20early%20puberty,-Other%20chemicals%20commonly&text=Another%20study%20measuring%20high%20molecular,by%209.5%20months%20on%20average . https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0008450 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8622967/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices