Toxic Tangents

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/

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/