Toxic Tangents

At Million Marker, we test your urine for chemicals like bisphenols, phthalates, parabens, and oxybenzone and audit your products so that you can determine which products are causing exposure to these chemicals. These chemicals are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals because they interfere with the endocrine system, which is essential for regulating our hormones. Hormonal imbalances caused by endocrine disruption impact more than just fertility. In fact, they can have severe effects on the brain and mental health. That’s why we were so glad to chat on IG Live with Dr. @deannaminich. Dr. Minich is a functional medicine-trained clinician, researcher, speaker, and author and is the Chief Science Officer for @SymphonyNaturalHealth and Advisor to the Institute for Integrative Health. During this Live, we chatted about the endocrine system, its role in hormone production, and the psychoneuroendocrine system. Learn more about Dr. Minich's services: https://linktr.ee/deannaminich Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Dr. Lauren Tessier is a mold illness specialist who has dedicated herself to helping folks understand and overcome illness and medical issues caused by mold exposure. Dr. Tessier strictly focuses on those suffering from illnesses relating to mold, biotoxins, mycotoxins and water damaged building exposures. You can learn about her project Life After Mold here: https://www.lifeaftermold.com/Learn more about Dr. Tessier's services: https://shor.by/V4kK Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

You may have heard the news recently talking about forever chemicals, known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS.⁠ PFAS are extremely persistent in nature, as they are not easily biodegradable. ⁠In addition, PFAS have been detected in human blood, brain, and even umbilical cord blood. ⁠ ⁠ A recent report found that PFAS are commonly used in soft contact lenses throughout the United States. ⁠What does this mean for our eyes and health?⁠ ⁠ We chatted about PFAS in contact lenses with Dr. Taylor Degroot (@optimeyezinghealth). Dr. Degroot is a holistic optometrist that looks beyond what meets the eye.⁠ During this Live, we discussed what PFAS are, why they are used in contacts, and natural ways to improve your eye health. ⁠ Learn more about Dr. Degroot's services: https://linktr.ee/Optimeyezinghealth Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

When it comes to health and fertility, our bodies are always trying to communicate with us. However, with our fast-paced lives, we often miss the messages our bodies are trying to send us.⁠⁠For people with a cervix, bodily fluids can be a key indicator of what is going on inside your body. To the untrained eye, it might be challenging to interpret what your cervical fluids are trying to tell you.⁠⁠That’s why we chatted on IG Live with Krystal Kirton-Somlai (@krystal.kirton). Krystal is a fertility health coach that uses the Fertility Awareness Method to prevent pregnancy naturally and help you conceive when you’re ready.⁠⁠During this Live, we discussed how your cervical mucus can tell you what’s going on with your hormones and how to maintain optimal cervical mucus production.⁠

We’ve done a lot of education about looking at the body as a whole when it comes to supporting our health. So many parts of our health impact other aspects of our wellness. This is extremely true when speaking about menstruation and the immune system. The immune system is involved in so many aspects of our health, including our skin, digestion, and more. When we are menstruating, it can disrupt what’s going on in our immune system and make some of our problems even worse. That’s why we were so glad to be joined on IG Live by Dr. Setare Taabodi-Wilkoff (@dr.setare.np). Dr. Setare is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Natural Medicine Health Consultant, and CEO and Founder of Star Health and Wellness LLC. Learn more about Dr. Taabodi's services: https://linktr.ee/dr.setare.np 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 77% of people experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Our feet carry the heavy burden of carrying us throughout the day. However, they are one of the most neglected parts of the human body.⁠ By showing your feet some care, you could potentially improve your overall quality of life. That is why we chatted on IG Live with Dr. Emily Splichal (@TheFunctionalFootDoc). ⁠Dr. Emily is a Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist.⁠ During this Live, we’re going to discuss exercises for healthy feet, the importance of being barefoot, minimalist shoes, and more. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Dr. Splichal's services: https://linktr.ee/thefunctionalfootdoc Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

At Million Marker, we are huge proponents of preventative health care, especially through proper nutrition. There is an old saying that we believe holds a lot of merit in today’s world, “Let thy food be thy medicine.”⁠Today’s guest is always sharing amazing tips on superfoods and creating content that helps us better understand nutrition, preventative health care, and treating root cause problems rather than symptoms. ⁠⁠We went on IG Live with Muneeza Ahmed, the Intuitive Medicine Woman (@muneeza_medical_intuitive). Muneeza has helped over 10,000 clients in over 85 countries support their health through intuition and nutrition.⁠⁠We talked about the importance of food in healing, how to create a balanced meal for health, and using food-based ingredients for everyday purposes, such as hair and nail care Learn more about Muneeza Ahmed's services: https://muneezaahmed.com/links/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Have you tried every diet under the sun, but found no results for weight, blood pressure, energy issues, and more? That’s what today’s guest covers in her latest book. We were very excited to welcome Kim Shapira (@KimShapiraMethod) back to our IG Live. Kim is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist who teaches you how to take back your relationship with food with Six Simple Rules. Her latest book is called: This is What You’re Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food and Become Your Healthiest Self. During this Live, we discussed our relationship with food, how to look at food with less stress, and Kim’s latest book. Learn more about Kim Shapira's services: https://linkin.bio/kimshapiramethod Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

For decades, the ongoing statistic has been that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. We recently spoke on IG Live with Coach Déa (@coachingwithdea) about coping with divorce. During this Live, we discussed how to get over anxiety over entering the dating scene, ways to incorporate what you learned from your marriage into new relationships, and how to break new relationships to friends and family. Learn more about Coach Déa's services: https://linktr.ee/coach.dea Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

A couple of months ago, we had the privilege of speaking with mold illness expert Dr. Lauren Tessier of Vermont. Right before we recorded our Live, areas in Vermont were struck with massive flooding that caused monumental damage to houses and businesses throughout the state. ⁠ ⁠ One of those people was Dr. Tessier (@LifeAfterMold). Dr. Tessier had to evacuate their office, as well as deal with damage to her property. ⁠ We invited Dr. Tessier back on to share her story and to help others navigate the aftermath after such terrifying events. Learn more about Dr. Tessier: https://shor.by/V4kK Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/