Toxic Tangents

Lead and bacteria in Flint, Michigan. Petroleum in Hawaii. PFAS in North Carolina. These are just some of the recent mainstream stories about water contamination in the United States. ⁠⁠Now, imagine how many stories aren't reported. ⁠⁠It is time that we become our advocates. The most effective way of doing this is through knowledge. That's why we were so excited to be joined on IG Live by Johnny H. Pujol, CEO of SimpleLab (@GoSimpleLab), the creators of @MyTapScore.⁠⁠My Tap Score provides many types of water tests unique to your provider and community. They can test everything from tap to well to bottled water and so much more. Their multi-laboratory network allows SimpleLab to get samples in the hands of scientists sooner so people can get the results and information they need faster.⁠⁠This is revolutionary. We discuss the importance of water testing, how to do it, and so much more with Johnny. Learn more about SimpleLab's services: https://gosimplelab.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 key to a healthier life is to make more educated decisions about the products you buy. This thoughtful approach will not only improve your health, but it will naturally support the environment. Going green can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming. That's why we invited Emma Rohmann (@Emma_greenathome) onto our IG Live!⁠Emma is an environmental engineer who helps moms and moms-to-be reduce toxins in their homes and bodies. She has over 15 years of experience as a green building consultant. Emma is also the host of The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast.⁠We had such a great chat discussing Emma's journey to choosing greener products, including the evolution of cleaner products over the last 20 years, how to approach swapping out big-ticket items like furniture, how she vets products, and so much more. Learn more about Emma's services: https://greenathome.ca/ 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 may know, at Million Marker, we test your urine for common toxic chemicals, such as bisphenols, phthalates, parabens, and oxybenzone. These chemicals are commonly found in personal care, cleaning, and food products. They are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, which means that they mimic hormones and throw off hormonal balance. EDCs are just some of the many reasons why our hormones can become imbalanced. That’s why we were so excited to chat on IG Live with Alexandria Smith (@alexandriasmithhealth). Alexandria is the founder of Rise Shine Health. She is a qualified fertility, PCOS, and hormone health coach in the United Kingdom. During this Live, we talked about how hormones work, ways to balance your hormones through food and self-care, and so much more. Learn more about Rise Shine Health's services: https://www.riseshinehealth.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 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/