Toxic Tangents

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/

A healthy family starts with a healthy home. We were so happy to chat with Sophia Ruan Gushée (@RuanLiving) on our IG Live. Sophia is a healthy home guru and clean living expert. She has coached many households through her detox programs. She has been a guest on The Dr. Oz Show and wrote the book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures.⁠⁠Detoxing your home can be an overwhelming journey to begin. Sophia shared amazing and practical tips on starting a home detox. Plus, Sophia discussed the potential dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Learn more about Sophia and Ruan Living: https://www.ruanliving.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Food is essential for life. However, so much of our food is contaminated, whether it be from BPA in food packaging, heavy metals in spices, parabens as preservatives, and more. ⁠ ⁠ One of the worst offenders is glyphosate, a common herbicide found in #RoundUp. A study on rats found that glyphosate reduced levels of the CYP enzyme, which is essential for our liver to detox. This could potentially cause health problems.⁠ ⁠ Why is glyphosate used? How do we limit our exposures? What can we do as citizens to prevent the use of glyphosate?⁠ ⁠ We discussed all of this and more on IG Live with J Gulinello MS, CNSc, FNTP. J Gulinello is a Clinical Nutritionist/Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of @perpetualhealthco.⁠ Learn more about J's services: https://linktr.ee/perpetualhealthco 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 struggle with trying to conceive, with up to 30% of couples who do conceive suffering at least one miscarriage. Increasing evidence indicates that our lifestyle choices, such as personal care and food product purchases, can impact our health and fertility. However, exposure to toxic chemicals can also impact pregnancies, as well as the development of young children. Those who struggle with conception and pregnancy already deal with emotions like guilt and shame.We’re finding that the more people learn about the role of environmental toxicants on their fertility and pregnancy, the guilt and shame have increased even more. That’s why we were so happy to be joined today by @JerryAHenderson. Jerry is a coach, author, and speaker who specializes in trauma, guilt, and shame.We talked with Jerry about the shame cycle, the power of curiosity in healing, and how to promote self-love. Learn more about Jerry's services: https://link.me/jerryahenderson Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

We’re always trying to find ways to improve your wellness, whether it be through improved fertility, health, and mental health. This Live covers social emotional learning, or SEL. SEL is a process through which children, adolescents, and adults learn skills to support healthy development and relationships. It involves the development of self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills. We chatted with our guest, James Woods. James Woods is a Marriage and Family Therapist and is the Founder of @DatYogaDude. During this Live, James talked about what is SEL, ways to cope in times of anxiety, and a few affirmations and meditation techniques. Learn more about James Wood's services: https://linktr.ee/datyogadude Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Yesterday, we discussed feng shui and how it can enrich your life and improve your stress levels. In this IG Live, we dive a little deeper into calming stress, as we discuss self-soothing techniques with our guest Andrea Evgeniou, MS, LAC. Andrea is a Therapist specializing in Trauma and Anxiety. Andrea’s Instagram feed has many great tips for handling stress and trauma naturally. She’s going to share some tips with us today, so that we can live healthier and happier lives. Learn more about Andrea: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_evgeniou/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Sarah Sharp thought she would never have a second child after she needed a partial hysterectomy to treat her cancer, but her twin sister, Cathey Stoner, made it possible.⁠ We had such a great chat with @babyandme.nutrition + @sarahruthsharp of @talk2mesister podcast on our IG Live. These twins shared their story of twin surrogacy. Learn more about Sarah and Cathey: https://linktr.ee/talk2mesister 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 90% of our day is spent indoors, where air pollution can be up to five times worse! Being outdoors also allows us to spend more time in the sun. The sun does more for the body than just give us a tan or, for some of us, a burn! It also regulates our bodies’ natural rhythm. That’s why we were so excited to chat on IG Live with Erika Smith (@guts_by_erika). Erika is a scientist with a B.A. in Biology and specializes in using food, sunlight, and sleep to heal a leaky gut. We talked about how the sun is essential for your health, how it can help with digestive issues, and its role in your sleep patterns. Learn more about Erika's services: https://stan.store/Guts_by_Erika Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/