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Phthalates have been nicknamed “the everywhere chemical” because of how prevalent they have become in modern-day life. Not only are they found in thousands of everyday products, they have also made their way into the environment AND our bodies. This is bad news because phthalates are linked to some serious health effects. And like so … Read more
You may think a lot about the quality and type of food you eat, but have you ever thought about what you cook it in? If you haven’t, now is the time to start because cookware may be one of the most toxic items in your home. It can add toxins to the food you … Read more
Imagine that you’re doing everything you can to eat healthy, including filling your diet with a variety of plant foods. But unknown to you, there are microscopic compounds hiding on what you eat, sabotaging your health on a daily basis. This is a picture of the impact pesticides in foods can have on you and … Read more
It’s an unfortunate fact that our bodies are on “toxic overload” today. We’re being bombarded with toxins from the cosmetic and personal care products we feed our bodies via our skin, from the food we feed our bodies via our mouths, and from the very air we breathe. Even for those in peak health it’s … Read more
You stroll down the skincare aisle, eyes scanning for those magic words – “paraben-free,” “natural,” and “organic.” You reach for a product that claims to be all this and more, thinking you’ve hit the jackpot of clean beauty. But hold up! Have you ever checked the fine print on those labels? Yep, welcome to the … Read more
Soaps and facial cleansers are all marketed as being good for your skin. On the surface this claim seems to be true because your skin does need to be regularly cleansed of dirt and impurities that clog pores and speed up aging. However, many of the most common cleansing products out there prove not to … Read more
If there’s one ingredient you should always watch out for in your cosmetics and common household products, it’s fragrance. Fragrance sounds nice. It conjures up images of smelling fresh flowers or breathing in the scent of clean morning air. But unfortunately, manufactured fragrance is not a pleasant thing at all. Many of the fragrances you … Read more
Clothing is more than a fashion statement. It’s also a potential source of thousands of chemicals, some of which are extremely damaging to your health. Some estimates put the number of chemicals commonly used in the fashion industry at around 8,000. And unfortunately, there is not much regulation surrounding which chemicals can and can’t be … Read more
Even though you can’t see them, endocrine disruptors are all around you. They are invisible to the naked eye yet linked to serious health problems like obesity, reproductive disorders, developmental issues, and cancer (to name a few). Awareness of these chemicals has grown drastically over the last 20-25 years. Unfortunately, the evidence coming out of … Read more
Indoor air pollutants are a serious health threat in many homes. Invisible and often unthought of, these airborne toxins can impact your respiratory health and cause long-term problems if not addressed. You may not think much about the air quality in your home but it’s probably much more toxic than you realize. According to the … Read more