

Toxic Tangents
Million Marker
Welcome to the Toxic Tangents powered by Million Marker! DID YOU KNOW...We are all exposed to many man-made chemicals in our daily lives. The food we eat and water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we use can all contain these chemicals. Exposures to toxic chemicals begin from the moment of conception and continue throughout life. WE CAN HELP! In this podcast, we share practical, science-based strategies that can help reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals so you can live your best life. From the latest environmental health studies to some real-world health problems, this show brings you current information from experts so you can make more confident decisions for you and your family.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 33min
What Your Cervical Mucus is Trying to Tell You with Krystal Kirton-Somlai
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.

Nov 18, 2023 • 22min
Menstruation & The Immune System with Dr. Setare Taabodi-Wilkoff
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/

Nov 17, 2023 • 28min
Healthy Feet Tips with Dr. Emily Splichal
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/

Nov 17, 2023 • 49min
Food as Medicine with Muneeza Ahmed
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/

Nov 17, 2023 • 19min
This is What You're Really Hungry For with Kim Shapira
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/

Nov 15, 2023 • 33min
Moving on From Divorce with Coach Déa
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/

Nov 11, 2023 • 34min
Vermont Flooding Tips and Discussion with Dr. Lauren Tessier
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/

Nov 11, 2023 • 34min
The IVF Process with Jessica Manns
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 couples struggles with infertility. Just because you’re struggling with conception doesn’t mean that your dreams of having a family can’t come true.
There has been an increase in interest in in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. IVF is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside of the body in a laboratory, and then the fertilized egg, or embryo, is transferred to a woman's uterus with the goal of establishing a successful pregnancy.
There can be a lot of confusion when you’re starting this journey. That’s why we loved chatting on IG Live with Jessica Manns of @ExplainingIVF. Jessica is an Embryologist, IVF + Infertility Educator.
During this Live, Jessica gave us an introduction to IVF, including what to expect and how it works. Plus, we discussed some of the mental health implications of IVF, what to ask your physician, and more.
Learn more about Jessica Manns and ExplainingIVF: https://linktr.ee/explainingivf
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 11, 2023 • 27min
Myths about Hysterectomies & Period Pain with Dr. Salome Masghati
Dr. Masghati is a fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeon and a functional medicine physician whose main areas of interest are pelvic pain, sexual health, endometriosis, fibroids, vulvodynia, and hormonal health.
During this Live, we discussed myths about hysterectomies for period pain, how to deal with pain post-hysterectomy and other ways to deal with period pain that doesn’t involve a hysterectomy.
Learn more about Dr. Masghati's services: https://linktr.ee/salomemasghatimd
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 11, 2023 • 28min
Holistic Health with Heidi O'Brien
Small changes that we make every day towards reducing our toxic chemical burdens will go a long way in supporting preventative health. However, knowing where to start with these changes can be confusing.
That’s why we are so grateful for reputable resources that could help make these transitions easier, like the Lifelong Podcast. Lifelong is a show centered around low-toxic living and longevity hosted by Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach and Wellness Marketing Consultant Heidi O’Brien.
I’ve been a guest on Lifelong and am a huge fan of the work Heidi is doing, which is why we invited her to join our IG Live. During this Live, we discussed why you might be having trouble losing weight, ways to avoid toxic chemicals in your personal care routine, why tap water can be a cause for concern with your health, and so much more.
Learn more about Heidi and Lifelong Podcast: https://linktr.ee/holisticwithheidi
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/


