Study Reveals Widespread Presence of Food-Contact Chemicals in Humans
A recent study published in The Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology has found that 25% of known food-contact chemicals (FCCs) are present in humans, raising concerns about food safety and public health. Researchers analyzed biomonitoring data and multiple databases, revealing that out of 14,402 known FCCs, 3,601 have been detected in human samples, […]
Other Bisphenol Types May Have Less Impact on Heart Function Than BPA
Razi Berry Some chemical alternatives to plastic bisphenol-a (BPA), which is still commonly used in medical settings such as operating rooms and intensive care units, may be less disruptive to heart electrical function than BPA, according to a pre-clinical study from Children’s National Hospital that explored how the structural analogues bisphenol-s (BPS) and bisphenol-f (BPF) […]
Everyday Toxins and Infertility
Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
Toxic and Tired
Erin Westaway, ND Why so tired? I often ask my clients what would be different if they felt well. The most common answer is, “I would have more energy – I’m just so tired.” The truth is there are a lot of reasons why this could be. Besides the obvious lack of sleep – chronic […]
How Our Hormones Affect Our Skin
Dr. Anne Hussain, ND Like any other system in our body, the skin is complex in its function as well as in its response to stimuli. When we age, the elasticity in our skin decreases and we can get wrinkles and sagging. When we have inflammatory responses in the body, these can manifest as hives, […]
Why I won’t be using Canned Pumpkin, Canned Coconut Milk, or Canned Stock for my Holiday Cooking
Coconut milk is a really hot staple right now. Who doesn’t love it? You can use it to make curries, dairy-free ice cream, and so many paleo delights. Now that the holidays are upon us, there are more reasons to use not only coconut but pumpkin. I’m seeing recipes everywhere, from pumpkin lattes to paleo […]
Food Cans Contain Toxic BPA Linings, Study Finds
(NaturalPath) A new study from The Breast Cancer Fund reported that 2 out of 3 food cans tested contain toxic chemicals in their lining. The organizations found endocrine disrupting chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), in the interior linings and lids of Campbell’s, Del Monte, General Mills, Kroger, Albertsons, and other canned food products. They tested over […]
Plastic Byproducts Linked to Breast Cancer
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND In a 2015 study conducted by the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found Bisphenol AF has strong links to breast cancer. More than 80,000 chemicals are registered for use in the United States. Each year, an estimated 2,000 new ones are introduced for use in such everyday items […]
6 Food-Based Toxins That Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Toxins are chemicals in the environment that are harmful to our health. Most of the time, we can’t see or smell or taste them, but they’re very real and we’re exposed to them every day. So far, research studies have identified six different toxins we ingest through food and water that […]
10 Ways to Detox Your Home
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Opening the windows is one of my favorite things about spring, especially after a long winter of record-breaking snowfalls and low temperatures. Reveling in sunshine and warmer temperatures and exchanging and circulating the air inside our homes is as good for our bodies as it is for our spirits. According […]