Toxic Tangents

Weight management can be a frustrating journey, even for those who lead active lifestyles. Many people find themselves struggling with unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight despite their best efforts.This challenge often leaves individuals feeling discouraged and questioning their approach to health and fitness. What many don't realize is that hormones play a significant role in weight regulation. These powerful chemical messengers in our body can greatly influence metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. When hormones are out of balance, they can create obstacles in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.Understanding the connection between hormones and weight is crucial for developing effective strategies for weight management. That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop, Founder + Instructor of Club MVMNT.She offers online coaching and is Founder of the Elite Mom Movement. During this Live, we’re going to discuss the connection between hormones and weight maintenance, ways hormonal imbalances can impact diet and exercise, things you and your doctor should consider while managing your weight, and so much more.Learn more about Dr. Dunlop's services: https://www.clubmvmnt.com/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, hormone education is extremely important to us. We test our users for their levels of BPA, phthalates, and other toxic chemicals because these chemicals disrupt our hormones. However, there are other things that can contribute to hormonal imbalances, and these can cause issues for periods.That’s why we’re so glad to have Dr. Saru Bala join us today. She had a great Instagram Reels about 8 myths about periods and hormones. So, I asked her to come on and discuss.Dr. Bala is a Naturopathic Doctor who practices in Scottsdale, Arizona. She specializes in balancing hormones and addressing period problems without the use of birth control. Learn more about Dr. Bala's services: https://www.drsarubala.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Shockingly, studies show that over 90% of people don't get the recommended daily allowance of key nutrients. This widespread deficiency can significantly impact our energy levels. It can weaken our immune system and even affect our brain power and mood.There are so many vitamins in foods and supplements. It’s hard to tell if you’re getting “enough” of the ones you truly need. That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Kateri Reyes. Kateri is an Integrative Health practitioner and Holistic Wellness Coach.During this Live, we’re going to discuss essential vitamins you need to consume daily, what to look out for in a multivitamin, ways to optimize your absorption of certain vitamins, and so much more.Learn more about Kateri's services: https://www.risetoreclaim.me/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Fertility journeys can be complex, emotional, and deeply personal. Whether you're actively trying to conceive, considering your options, or simply interested in learning more, knowing where to start could be confusing.There are so many fertility trends in the news it’s hard to know what actually works.So, what are the ins and out of fertility for 2025? We’ll find out on IG Live by chatting with Dr. Sasha Hakman, a Board-Certified OBGYN. During this Live, we’re going to talk about what Dr. Hakman recommends for fertility support in 2025, including what you should add to your routine and what you should take out.She will explain the role of your mindset in fertility, how plastics disrupt your hormones, becoming an advocate for yourself, and so much more!Learn more about Dr. Hakman's services: https://www.havingbabies.com/physicians/sasha-hakman-md/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Believe it or not - 1 in 10 people will experience an anal fissure in their lifetime.An anal fissure is a small tear or crack in the lining of the anal canal, typically caused by trauma such as passing hard stools or prolonged diarrhea.This painful condition is far more common than most realize!Yet so many suffer in silence, too embarrassed to seek help or even talk about it.That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live once again with Dr. Carmen Fong.Dr. Fong is the Co-Medical Director of Hemorrhoid Centers of America and a Double board-certified General & Colorectal Surgeon.During this Live, we’re going to discuss common causes of anal fissures, ways to make bowel movements less painful, when it’s time for surgery, and so much more. Learn more about Dr. Fong's services: https://hemorrhoidcentersamerica.com/providers/dr-carmen-fong-md-facs/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Many of our Detect & Detox Test Kit users have high exposures to toxic chemicals through the foods they consume, and how they prepare these foods. Toxic chemicals can leach into your food as you are cooking, which you then eat and absorb in your body. Many of these chemicals can disrupt your hormones, promote infertility, and cause weight gain.That’s why we are such big advocates for using non-toxic cookware. Today, we’re going to be joined by Erik Bergstrom of Xtrema Cookware. Xtrema Cookware is 100% ceramic cookware, which is important to differentiate from coated ceramic, which we’ll discuss.Learn more about Xtrema Cookware: https://xtrema.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Today, there are over 37.3 million people with diabetes, and this condition is on the rise. Unfortunately, today's food system, is set up to cause failure for the average person. And so many foods are packed with toxic ingredients, artificial sugars and other inflammatory additives.Not to mention some the foods are marketed to be healthy and end up to be having actually worse effect in your blood on your blood sugar. This is why it's we're really glad to be joined by Dr. Stacy Baker. Dr. Stacy holds a doctorate in traditional naturopathy, a master of science in holistic nutrition, a level two Integrative Health and Functional Medicine certification, a functional medicine board certification, and is trained in vinyasa yoga.Learn more about Dr. Stacy's services: https://dr-stacy.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to that which comprises the womb grows outside of the uterus. It can cause severe pain, irregular menstrual cycles, and complicate fertility. Over 6.5 million women are believed to have endometriosis, yet very few people know about it. So, thank you to Cindy Dabrowska for joining us today to educate our audience.Learn more about Cindy's services: https://www.endometriosisdietitian.ca/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 dedicated to creating happier, healthier households. Our Detect & Detox Test Kit helps measure the levels of chemicals in your urine that can disrupt your hormones and complicate your fertility.Once we have children, the work doesn’t stop. We need to create meaningful connections with them, which is a lot more challenging than it sounds...especially in the era of social media.That’s why we’re so happy to have Kristina Campos with us. She is the founder of The Impactful Parent. I was a recent guest on Kristina’s The Impactful Parent podcast, which you can listen to by clicking our Link In Bio for the post about this IG Live in the Million Marker Instagram feed.Learn more about Kristina's services: https://theimpactfulparent.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 are huge advocates of taking your own health into your hands.The most efficient way to do that is by making healthier choices around the home, including the foods you eat, products you use, etc. Today’s Instagram Live guest exemplifies a sustainable lifestyle by making conscious decisions around her home.We are going to be joined by Liz Haselmayer, host of the Homegrown Podcast. Liz provides real food education for the entire family.We’re going to talk about many unique topics today, such as raw dairy, sourdough starters, and more!Learn more about Liz's services: https://www.homegrowneducation.org/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/