A staggering statistic: according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), it is estimated that over 200 million Americans could have toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFAS) at a concentration at or above the recommended “safe level” for PFAS in drinking water. It is also estimated that 99% of Americans, including newborn babies, have at least trace amounts … Read more
Changes in season are filled with much excitement for trees budding, flowers blooming, and the feeling of a “fresh start”. Although the seasonal change can be a welcome sign of warmer weather and more sunshine, or leaves falling, for many, it signifies the start of coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, and even … Read more
You’ve probably heard about MTHFR by now… it’s currently one of the trendiest genes, having made its way onto the health + wellness stage. And if you haven’t, that’s okay, too — friendly FYI, its actually not an acronym for a naughty word (although when you don’t feel well, it’s sure cause for wanting to … Read more
Green thumb or not, we all love a good houseplant to add some color + character to our indoor spaces. The benefit: in choosing the right species of houseplant, we can positively affect our indoor air quality! Bonus!! According to studies conducted by the Journal of the American Society of Horticulture Science and NASA, a … Read more
When the word “detox” pops up, most people head for the hills with thoughts of fasting or consuming unsavory beverages. It’s important that we not only consider temporary detox, but that we think of daily detoxification as a necessary, routine process. How can we accomplish this? There are many intentional things you can do daily … Read more
Great question! You’ve likely heard this term (or environmental health) pop up more frequently as scientists continue to discover information pointing towards the need to examine our surroundings – by way of our homes, outdoor areas, water, air, products and more. For women, in particular, we tend to smother ourselves in lotions, potions and make-up … Read more
