Toxic Tangents

We are always trying to find ways to help people live healthier lives. As part of our services, we audit the foods that people eat to help them determine which foods are causing the most exposures to plastic chemicals. For the first time ever, microplastics, BPA, phthalates, and other toxic chemicals are showing up in human blood and umbilical cord blood. It gives a whole new meaning to the saying, “you are what you eat.” That’s why we are so excited to be joined on IG Live today by Dr. Marcus Cirelli, the Head Physician for Total Body Health Functional Medicine in Ohio. Dr. Cirelli specializes in gut health and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Cirelli had a really great post recently about how what we eat literally becomes the cells that create our bodies. We’re going to discuss how food influences cells, how our skin can be an indicator of nutritional deficiencies and tips for maintaining healthy cellular communication. Learn more about Dr. Cirelli's services: https://linktr.ee/drmarcuscirelli Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

We’ve discussed how food can be contaminated with plastic chemicals, pesticides, and other hormone disrupting chemicals. We’ve also talked about some healthy foods you should eat, especially when trying to conceive. Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits of restricting your food intake through intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has been around for centuries, but many people are just now waking up to its benefits. That’s why we are so glad to be joined today by Dr. Mindy Pelz. Dr. Pelz is a best-selling author, a speaker, podcast host, and an intermittent fasting expert, and Dr. Pelz will give us a bit of an intro to intermittent fasting. Learn more about Dr. Pelz's services: https://stan.store/drmindypelz Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

As many of you know, we are dedicated to helping people detox from as many hormone-disrupting chemicals as possible. Good oral hygiene is essential for a healthy body. However, the conventional oral care industry is very plastic-heavy. There’s polyurethane in toothbrushes, flavored floss can contain phthalates, and there’s even BPA in dental sealants. Transitioning to a greener oral care routine can seem impossible, but thanks to biodentistry, it’s not. That’s why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Staci Whitman. Dr. Staci is a Board-Certified Functional Pediatric Dentist. She is the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry in North Portland, OR where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach to her patients. We are so excited to ask about her approach to dentistry. Learn more about Dr. Staci's services: https://linktr.ee/doctorstaci Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Gaslighting is a common trick used by people in abusive relationships. Perpetrators use it to avoid taking responsibility, deny any harm they've done, and to make the other person feel guilty or confused. Many people in abusive relationships might not realize they’re being gaslit. Gaslighting can create unhealthy, codependent relationships and it can be very difficult to recover from such manipulation. Being gaslit can lead to conditions like anxiety and depression and can severely damage your self-esteem. That’s why we’re so glad to chat with Joelle Rabow Maletis. Joelle is a Trauma & Healing Therapist. During this Live, we’re going to discuss signs of gaslighting, moving on from a relationship involving gaslighting, the importance of positive self-talk, and more. Learn more about Joelle's services: https://linktr.ee/joellerabowmaletis Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Thank you for joining us. At Million Marker, we test for BPA, phthalates, and other microplastics that disrupt our hormones. While this is positive for our health, cutting back on plastic is also good for the earth. Our short-term goal is to help you feel better and help your family grow. It’s a lot of work, but it’s an easy fix. Through these changes, we’re hoping to make positive strides towards our long-term goal, which is to make a sustainable planet for our future generations. After all, what’s the point of having healthy children if they can’t survive on this planet? That’s why we’re so happy to have Green Living Guy with us today. Seth Leitman does it all. He is Green Tech Consultant, Author, Podcaster, a contributor to The Hill, and President of the Greater Hudson Valley Electric Vehicle Association. Learn more about Seth's services: https://greenlivingguy.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Million Marker’s Detect & Detox Test Kit is the only mail-in test for BPA, BPA alternatives, phthalates, parabens, and oxybenzone. We test for these chemicals because they are known to be EDCs, which is short for endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Disrupting is an understatement because these chemicals can really mess with the endocrine system, which is bad news for our health and well-being. The endocrine system is crucial for our metabolism, fertility, mood, and so much more. Understanding the endocrine system is confusing, but important. That’s why we’ve invited Dr. John Norian onto our IG Live today. Dr. Norian is a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist for HRC Fertility in Los Angeles, California. We’re excited for him to discuss the endocrine system and how EDCs can hijack it. Learn more about Dr. Norian's services: https://www.havingbabies.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Of the over 100 billion new clothes produced each year, around 92 million tons of these items will end up in a landfill. Billions of these clothing items contain harmful chemicals, including bisphenols, PFAS, and heavy metals, among others. As these clothes break down, they contribute to microplastic pollution, which can harm marine life and eventually enter our food chain.⁠ ⁠ The rapid production of high-volume, low-cost clothing is known as fast fashion and is regularly available on SHEIN, Amazon, and in malls. Thankfully, there’s been a growing movement to help combat the environmental and health concerns associated with fast fashion. ⁠ This grassroots initiative is known as slow fashion. ⁠ ⁠ Transitioning to a slow fashion lifestyle can take some time, which is why we’re so glad to speak on IG Live with Allison Zilinek, the Imperfect Environmentalist. ⁠ Learn more about Allison's services: https://allisonzilinek.myflodesk.com Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Thank you for joining us. As many of you know, at Million Marker, we test toxic chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and other plastic toxins. These chemicals mimic estrogen, which can confuse your body and cause a number of health concerns. BPA, phthalates, and other toxic chemicals are just the tip of the iceberg for what is our environmental toxin exposures. Heavy metals are a significant cause for concern, and a recent news report found that levels of heavy metals in spices, as well as other foods, could be really high. That’s why we’ve invited Dr. Vivian Chen onto our IG Live today. Dr. Chen always has amazing tips on her Instagram at plateful.health. However, she had one post in particular about heavy metals in spices. We’re very excited to ask a little more about this topic. Learn more about Dr. Chen's services: https://www.platefulhealth.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for almost all aspects of wellness. Your gut microbes can influence your mood, sleep patterns, weight management, skin health, and so much more. Increasing research shows that environmental toxicants can have a negative impact on your gut microbiome. Many of these toxic chemicals are introduced to our bodies via the foods we eat, like processed and packaged foods. Eating an organic, whole foods diet is a critical step in lowering your toxic chemical burdens. One of the easiest ways to nourish your gut is by making bone broth. That’s why we are so excited to be joined today Ayesha Gambhir, founder of Nutrition by Ayesha. Ayesha is a Nutritionist who specializes in hormone and gut health. We’re going to discuss why bone broth is so good for your gut, how to make bone broth, and different ways to incorporate it into your routine. Learn more about Ayesha's services: https://www.nutritionbyayesha.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Transitioning to a toxic-free lifestyle can be overwhelming. But lowering your toxic load is necessary. For your health, for the environment, and for generations of humans to come. ⁠ ⁠ Every day is a work in progress with the smallest opportunities to make the biggest changes to your daily routine. Eventually, these "little changes" add up a lot of improvements in your quality of life. If we all make these "little changes," just imagine how much healthier the earth (and the people on it) would be.⁠ ⁠ In hopes of inspiring big "little changes," we talked on IG Live with Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes of @GreenLivingGurus. ⁠ ⁠ Tee is an educated 'Household Toxins Health Specialist' and 'Head Guru' at the Green Living Gurus and owner of Tee's Organics. She has over 50 years of hands-on, real-world experience in living a holistic, non-toxic lifestyle.⁠ ⁠ We discussed how to reduce your toxic burdens. Save this video! You will get practical tips on transitioning to a low-tox lifestyle and a clear understanding of how "little picture goals" add up to "big picture rewards."⁠ Learn more about Tee's services: https://thegreenlivinggurus.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/