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BPA: A Hidden Hazard in Your Everyday Life
(Adapted from “Resilient Health: How to Thrive In Our Toxic World)
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a hormone mimicking chemical that is present in many products that we are exposed to on a daily basis. It’s so widespread, that a 2007 study by the Centers for Disease Control showed that 93 percent of Americans have BPA in their bodies. BPA is an endocrine disruptor linked to abnormal fetal development, neurodevelopmental disorders, diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, heart disease, cancer and erecti…
Plant Powered Protein
While I wrote about the benefits of plant versus animal protein in “Resilient Health: How to Thrive in Our Toxic World,” I only recently watched the 2018 documentary “Game Changers” about successful elite athletes who made the switch to a completely plant-based diet. All I can say is “WOW!”
This film is a must-see and will open your eyes to one of the biggest food myths that we have been served – which is that plant-based proteins are somehow not enough to be able to fully sustain us. And y…
Why Your Sunscreen’s Ingredients Matter
I’m all for the health benefits of exposure to natural sunlight, but with skin cancer rates on the rise, it’s important to be mindful of the sun’s potentially harmful effects on your skin and prevent getting sunburn or overexposure.
But the ingredients of many sunscreens on the market may be cause for concern, too. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) evaluates the ingredients and effectiveness of over 1,500 sunscreens and SPF-rated moisturizers and lip balms, with particular at…
Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
It wasn’t too long ago that scientists believed that mapping the human genome would provide us with the answers to the mysteries of life and lead to the cure for many diseases. Well, the human genome project was completed in 2003, and although a few gene technologies have been developed to help some rare diseases, it turns out that our genes are less like a static and unchanging map and more like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” series.
Choose Your Own Adventure
You see, instead of our geneti…
Breast Cancer - Are Our Beauty Products Putting Us at Risk?
Breast cancer awareness month is very important to spotlight the #2 cause of cancer in women (behind skin cancer). Because it is so common, chances are it has affected or will affect someone you know. 1 of 8 US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, accounting for 30% of all new cancer diagnoses in women. While survival rates have improved tremendously, breast cancer is still the second most common cause of cancer death in women (behind lung cancer).
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