When Educating Public, Make Sure Social Post Language Matches Pictures
Razi Berry When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it’s critical to make sure the words match the pictures, according to a new study. After looking at social media posts, parents of young children were better able to recall safety messages such as how to put a baby safely to […]
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 […]
Self-Compassion Has Mental and Physical Benefits
Razi Berry A wonderful clinical tool is self-healing, and I have found that this is only possible when one learns self-kindness and compassion. I love to see new research that supports the physical changes that occur in the body during exercises that promote self-compassion and loving kindness. This week, such a study was published by […]
5 Ways to Reduce Toxin Exposure in the Bathroom
Sarah Cimperman, ND According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be “more seriously polluted” than outdoor air, even in the largest and most industrialized cities.1 We may never be able to escape all of the toxins in our environment, but there are steps we can take to minimize our exposure. The bathroom is […]
Global Inadequacies in Access to Private Toilets for Women
Razi Berry A recent article underlines a widespread form of gender discrimination – inadequate access to private toilets. This is a serious problem for girls and women around the world, and perhaps one of the most pervasive forms of gender discrimination. There has been an increase in advocacy and research in this area, however little […]
Why You Must be Vigilant and Not Rely on Companies, nor the Government, to Keep You Safe from Toxic Chemicals
Sarah LoBisco, ND Buyer Beware: Why we aren’t being “Protected” by our Government (Part II) In part I, I discussed the dirty little secret of our toxic environment, why this has health experts concerned, and provided resources for mitigating the effects of harmful exposures. Now, I want to show you why this secret was not […]