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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
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
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
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
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 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 breathe in from … 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
Have you ever considered how many toxins might be lurking in your toothpaste? Toothpaste is meant to be good for your health. It makes brushing more effective, fights bacteria that may cause oral problems, helps prevent cavities, and freshens your breath. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to work. Unfortunately, the “benefits” of many conventional … Read more
Detox protocols have become something of a fad in recent years, but that doesn’t mean you should underestimate the power of detoxification if you want to reach a state of full, vibrant health. Thousands of toxins hit your body everyday and can quickly accumulate, piling up faster than your body can get rid of them. … Read more