Toxic Tangents

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. 85% of young people between the ages of 12-24 deal with at least minor acne. However, acne is also becoming increasingly common in adults, affecting up to 15% of women. What many people don’t realize is that many foods and everyday products can actually have a negative effect on your skin, which can lead to acne. Also, not all acne is the same. Therefore, it shouldn’t be treated the same. That’s why we invited Dr. Brooke Jeffy onto our IG Live! @BrookeJeffyMD is a Board Certified Dermatologist that practices out of Arizona and Kentucky. Dr. Jeffy specializes in patient education and the application of lifestyle strategies and integrative medicine to dermatology. During this Live, we talked about common causes of acne, the types of acne, and ways to treat it. Learn more about Dr. Jeffy's services: https://www.brookejeffymd.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Up to 15% of couples have trouble conceiving, and that number continues to increase each year. As a result, many couples are turning to alternative methods in hopes of growing their families. Millions of couples are seeing success via egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy. With these third-party methods, there could be some cause for legal concerns. That’s why we were so happy to chat with Amanda Troxler, founder of Troxlaw in Los Angeles. Amanda has been practicing family formation law since 2013. She represents hundreds of Intended Parents, Donors, and Surrogates a year. Amanda discussed things you should know about when weighing your options, the differences in potential legal problems, and more. Learn more about Amanda's services: https://troxlaw.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

About 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Unfortunately, miscarriages have become increasingly common over the last few decades. Many families will struggle with miscarriages before carrying a child to term. Having a pregnancy end early can be very traumatizing for hopeful parents. Tune in for a chat with Erin Iwanusa, @TheMiscarriageTherapist. Erin is also the Owner and Founder of @TaprootTherapyNYC, a psychotherapy and social work practice in New York. We asked Erin about dealing with grief during a miscarriage, coping with PTSD, creating healthy boundaries, and more. Learn more about Erin's services: https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

The path to a healthy pregnancy is different for everybody. As medical advancements continue to be made, people are starting families at any age successfully.⁠ In the past, families were led to believe that there was a cut-off age as to when you can freeze your eggs. Now, we’re learning that might not be the case.⁠ ⁠That’s why we invited Dr. Zaher Merhi, Founder of the Rejuvenating Fertility Center (@rejuvenatingfertilitycenter) in New York and Connecticut., to our #IGLive! We discussed freezing immature eggs, "cut-off ages," rejuvenating older eggs, and so much more. Learn more about Dr. Merhi's services: https://www.rejuvenatingfertility.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

"Genetics is the spelling of your genetics code. While this has large implications in human health, it's only part of the picture… What if I told you your thoughts, behaviors, and environment can literally turn genes on or off like a light switch? Well that's essentially what epigenetics is!" - @drtylerpanzner. Dr. Tyler Panzner has a PhD in Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology and specializes in Personalized Health Optimization. We picked his brain about epigenetics and how environmental toxins may impact them. Learn more about Dr. Panzner's services: https://www.drtylerpanzner.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

We chat with Aida Garcia-Toledo of @3littleplums, an environmental toxins expert and mom of 3! Topics include the lack of transparency in regulation of environmental toxins, the presence of 109 unidentifiable chemicals in umbilical cords, and how to vet products for safety. Plus, Aida shares her experience using the Million Marker Detect & Detox Test Kit. Learn more about 3 Little Plums: https://3littleplums.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

According to the EPA, we spend around 87% of our lives inside of buildings, especially our households. At Million Marker, we encourage people to improve their air quality and reduce their toxic exposures by detecting their sources of toxic chemical exposures and reducing them with cleaner alternatives. Another excellent way to support your detox is by moving the energy around and cleansing your rooms through Feng Shui. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance. That's why we talked about Feng Shui on IG Live with @alejandragbradylifestyled. Alejandra Brady is the author of What Should I Feng Shui Today? We’re excited to learn more about Feng Shui and how it can enrich our lives. Learn more about Alejandra's services: https://linktr.ee/alejandrabrady Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Millions of people around the world have pets in their households. Our furbabies are a staple in our families and deserve the best care possible. Unfortunately, many pet care products are made with inferior ingredients. Pet food can contain synthetic ingredients and flavors that may do more harm than good to your companions. Some of these products, like litters, can contain fragrances made with phthalates that we inhale when scooping litter. These chemicals are detrimental to our health and the health of our pets. That’s why we invited Dr. Christine Bessent onto our IG Live. @DrChrisBessent practiced in her holistic veterinary practice treating horses, dogs, cattle, cats and birds on a daily basis in southern Wisconsin for 28 years. We’ talked about nutrition for dogs and cats, and how to help them live healthy and happy lives. Learn more about Dr. Bessent's services: [LINK] Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

A lot of what we do here at Million Marker is advocating for a healthier lifestyle by recommending cleaner products to people. Hormone-disrupting chemicals are a new concept to many people. It requires education for them to realize how these chemicals harm their bodies and the environment.To do this, we must rely on others to help spread the word about the importance of using hormone-safe products.That’s why we are huge fans of Hugh & Grace (@hughandgrace), and why I’m a Medical Advisor for them. Hugh & Grace does a great job by going around the country and educating people about the dangers of hormone disruptors. Today’s guest is a Founding Advocate for Hugh & Grace, Maria Aizpuru.Maria Aizpuru (@ml.aizpuru), born and raised in Mexico, and now lives in San Diego CA with her husband and two teenage boys. Maria is a teacher and has worked in education for 18+ years. She’s a passionate advocate for health and wellness with a focus on ingredients - the things we put in, on, and around our bodies. We chatted about advocacy and accountability among friends and family. Learn more about Maria's services: https://linktr.ee/M11lugo Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

We chat with Dr. Chris Lee (@drchrislee), a Brain Coach. Dr. Lee talks about how trauma set him on a path of self-discovery that led him to help others biohack their minds. Listen for some tips on building healthy habits, loving yourself, realizing your potential, and more! Learn more about Dr. Lee's services: https://drchrislee.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/