Boulder Colorado sent out 2021 with a rush of chaos and rang in 2022 with heartbreak and loss in the aftermath of the Marshall fire – the most destructive fire in Colorado history. The Marshall fire decimated hundreds of homes and businesses in my beloved home state. In light of this natural disaster, I’ve partnered…
January 21, 2010 — Particulate air pollution increases the risk for myocardial infarction, and lowering indoor particulate air pollution levels by using ordinary high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration improves 2 markers of cardiovascular risk: microvascular endothelial function and systemic inflammation. Ryan W. Allen, PhD, and colleagues from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada,…
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what aluminum does to your body, where this insidious element might be lurking, and most importantly – how you can protect yourself from its toxic effects.
Here we’ll discuss phthalates, one of the worst offenders among EDCs, and the latest research on its potential impact on breast cancer risk.
We live in a toxic world. Microplastics are being found in the fish we eat, pesticides are being applied indiscriminately, and our drinking water seems to be contaminated with an endless number of chemicals and heavy metals. Many of these toxins are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals. When most people think of toxins, however, the endocrine…
So, if lack of exercise and unhealthy diet don’t explain the whole story, what does? In this article, we’ll find out why some researchers suggest that exposure to environmental pollutants are a major contributing factor to metabolic syndrome.
So you might be thinking — these are all healthy ingredients, so green juice must be healthy, right? Well, not necessarily. Some of the star superfoods in green drinks, like kale and broccoli, maybe hiding a dangerous secret: high levels of heavy metals, particularly thallium.
Ever wondered how ticks have an uncanny ability to find you, even in the vast expanse of the great outdoors? The answer to exactly how these creepy crawlers pull off their sneaky maneuvers might just shock you – literally! You see, as it turns out, ticks can actually fly through the air and magnetize themselves…
We often talk about detoxing our bodies and our environment to improve our health. And if there’s one room in your house I would recommend detoxing first, it’s a good idea to start with your bedroom, where you spend a third of your life. So if you’ve ever wondered what’s in your mattress, keep reading for tips on what you can do to reduce your exposure to toxins.
Today we're going to dive into exactly what microplastics are, what threat they might pose to human health, and most importantly – what you can do to protect yourself.
