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Hormone-disrupting chemicals in everyday products (part 2)
There are approximately 1000 chemicals that have been shown to interfere with our hormonal system (EDC). These can increase, decrease, or alter our hormone levels. We live in a toxic world these days. It seems as though chemicals are everywhere and can’t be escaped! They are found in the air we breathe, the water we…
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Harmful chemicals hiding in everyday products (part 1)
More than 100 types of common consumer products contain chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive and developmental problems. More than 100 types of common consumer products contain at least one, and often multiple, chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive and developmental problems, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. Many of the…
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The Link Between Highly Processed Foods and Brain Health
Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. In the 21st century, highly processed foods have become part of most people’s eating habits. According to a study published in The BMJ, ultra-processed foods are the main source (nearly 58%) of calories eaten in the US, and contribute almost 90% of…
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Honest beauty foundation & mascara- Non Toxic Makeup Review
This year, our household’s intention is to swap out our traditional products for non toxic & reducing single use waste. As my new job is a beauty consultant, I am researching the best products to recommend my customers depending on their needs. With that I discovered and have been testing out some clean ingredient, non-toxic…
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10 Easy Non-Toxic swaps to live healthier.
In 2023 our household’s goal is to swap out one by one (once the product is finished) each toxic ingredient product and to reduce single use waste. Here are some of the changes we made this January: Toothpaste Replacing our Traditional colgate toothpaste which contain flouride among other harmful chemicals to a clean ingredient fouride…
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Dangerous deodorant? ingredients to avoid & clean alternatives.
“When you eat something, it’s broken down by your liver and digestive system,” says Heather Patisaul, Ph.D., an associate professor of biology at North Carolina State University. “But when you put something on your skin, there are times when it can enter your bloodstream without being metabolized.” Blood tests show that many of the substances…
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Gabriella A. Edwards 