Just like conversations about skincare, men are often left out of the discussion when it comes to hormones. Hormones are most often associated with pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause. Actually, that’s just scraping the surface of the function of hormones in our...
There are many things we cannot control in life. So, why not take advantage of the things you do have control over? What we consume, and what we put onto our body is within our control, and small, healthy changes can add up over time. Dr. Kathleen Valenton, top OBGYN,...
When it comes to boosting (or hindering) your fertility, there are a variety of little-known environmental exposures that can quietly harm the reproductive potential of women and men. Chemical and environmental toxins are ubiquitous in the environment. Believe it or...
What is the Immune System? The immune system is a network within the body that protects us against disease. It fights off viruses and bacteria that can make us sick. It also helps us recover when we are sick or injured. Common immune responses include:...
You’re picking up face cleanser at the supermarket. There are five or six to choose from. How do you decide which one to buy? A brand you’ve used in the past? The cheapest? The best smelling? The most natural? Maybe you read the label. But you’d need several...
This article, originally published by Million Marker, was written in collaboration with Natalist, in an effort to inform and provide safer products for current and future parents. As parents, we all strive to help our children reach their fullest potential. We send...
We Need to Wake Up. The European Union has either restricted or completely banned more than 1,300 chemicals used in personal care products. In the US? Only eleven. The Guardian reports “The pendulum has swung in an extreme way and it’s really going to take a...
Even Low Dose Exposure Matters. The Endocrine Disruption Organization states that hormone disrupting chemicals (also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals or EDCs) do not have a single potency and, therefore, should not be used to make regulatory decisions. For...
Lead And Coal Tar On Your Head. There are hundreds of hair dye products that consumers can choose from, and in those hundreds of products are combinations of more than 5,000 different chemicals that are not always listed on the label. It’s important that if...
What is the Immune System The immune system is a network within the body that protects us against disease. It fights off viruses and bacteria that can make us sick. It helps us recover when we are sick or injured. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the concept of...