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, […]
Could Chemicals in Cosmetics be Causing Early Puberty?
Razi Berry A recent study supports the theory that phthalates, parabens and phenols commonly used in personal care products could be contributing to earlier onset of puberty in girls. These environmental toxins, are considered “endocrine disruptors” and are thought to mimic female sex hormones. The study, Association of phthalates, parabens and phenols found in personal […]
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, […]
How personal lubricants can affect fertility
Sarah King, ND Personal lubricants are commonly used for sexual comfort. For women it can help decrease the discomfort and pain associated with dyspareunia and can also be used to enhance sexual pleasure. There are several different brands and formulas available on the market today, from standard water-based lubricants, to those which offer warming or […]
Essential Oils and Abnormal Breast Development in Boys
Node Smith, ND A study was presented at the 100th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, in March, that essential oils are incredibly concentrated extracts of a narrow range of plant constituents and can have very powerful effects on human physiology – some of them unwanted. The paper presented, was on the effects of essential […]
Finding and Eliminating Endocrine Disruptors is important to your Health Goals
Many people have health goals which are significantly undermined by toxic endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors block the body’s ability to regulate itself using hormones. An example are xenoestrogens, which raise the level of estrogen in the body making it difficult to lose weight, and are involved in other health issues such as breast, prostate, and […]
7 Things To Do Before You Get Pregnant
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Pregnancy is a life-changing experience. Like any big event, thoughtful preparation can ease the transition and improve the outcome. Give yourself the best chance for a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby by taking time now to optimize your fertility and do some advanced planning. These seven steps will help […]
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 […]
6 Signs You Need to Detox
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman As our awareness of environmental toxins and their impact on our health continues to grow, detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from fasting and raw food diets to foot baths and body wraps. These things may be good for us—or not—and they may help minimize our exposure to […]