
Toxic Tangents
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 23, 2024 • 20min
Thyroid Health with Dr. Paria Vaziri
At Million Marker, we are dedicated to helping people make healthier choices that will improve their lives by limiting their exposure to BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals. Our thyroid hormones are impacted by hormonal imbalances that could be caused by these toxic chemicals.
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Over 20 million people have a thyroid disorder. Yet 60% of people are unaware of their condition. That’s why we’re so excited to have Dr. Paria Vaziri, a licensed naturopathic doctor, with us today.
Thank you for joining us, Dr. Paria!
Learn more about Dr. Paria's services: https://www.doctorparia.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 21, 2024 • 36min
Epstein-Barr Virus with Dr. Kasia Kines
Thank you for joining us today. Approximately 95% of the healthy population have Epstein-Barr Virus, also known as EBV. For most people, this virus lives dormant in their bodies. However, EBV can trigger infectious mononucleosis, also called mono. Also some factors, such as environmental toxicants, may modify EBV’s behavior.
That is why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Kasia Kines. Dr. Kines is the Founder and CEO of the Global EBV Institute and author of the bestselling book The EBV Solution.
We are going to ask Dr. Kines about deconstructing EBV, handling stress associated with EBV, and Dr. Kines’s EBV Recovery Program.
Learn more about Dr. Kines's services: https://ebvhelp.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 16, 2024 • 29min
How Trauma Manifests as Illness with Dr. Christian Gonzalez
Many people who come to Million Marker have featured mental or physical health setbacks. Getting yourself tested for BPA, phthalates, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals is a great way to get your hormones under control. However, it doesn’t always fix underlying traumas that might be causing your health setbacks.
That’s why we are so happy to have Dr. G with us today!
Dr. Christian Gonzalez has an extensive resume with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Business Economics and then becoming a Doctor in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. G. is also the host of the Heal Thy Self podcast.
He creates some amazing content on his Instagram, including a talk about how trauma can cause future health problems. So, we’re excited to hear his perspective on this important topic.
Learn more about Dr. Gonzalez's services: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 14, 2024 • 23min
Tips for a Healthy Heart with Michelle Routhenstein
Today we're talking about a serious topic that affects millions of people worldwide. Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death globally? It's a sobering statistic, but there's hope.
For many people, heart disease is actually preventable. We can take steps to reduce our risk of experiencing a catastrophic heart event. Simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference in protecting our hearts.
That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Michelle Routhenstein, a Cardiology Dietitian. During this Live, we’re going to discuss preventative care for heart health, nutritional deficiencies and heart disease, salt and its role in our health, and more.
Learn more about Michelle's services: https://entirelynourished.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 11, 2024 • 49min
Moms Across America & Family Health Advocacy with Zen Honeycutt
At Million Marker, we champion for a healthier world, and it’s our responsibility to inspire change by empowering people to make educated decisions about their food and product purchases. While there are governing bodies that are supposed to regulate what we can purchase, not enough is done. It is on us as consumers to become our own health advocates and to inspire change on a manufacturing and legislative level.
That is why we are so excited to be joined today by Zen Honeycutt, the founder of Moms Across America. We are huge fans of Moms Across America. Their mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities.
Learn more about Moms Across America: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 9, 2024 • 39min
Healing from Divorce with Coach Déa
For many decades now, about 50% of first marriages end in divorce. Second and third marriages statistically are even more likely to end in divorce than first marriages. Divorce is common and is necessary for many people for a variety of reasons.
Healing from a divorce, even multiple divorces, can be a hard journey for anybody. That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Coach Déa.
Coach Déa is an Empowerment/Trauma Healing/Marriage Coach. She has experience working with Women, Men, Couples, and Groups. During this Live, we’re going to discuss coming to terms with a divorce, what the healing process might look like, finding happiness post-divorce, and more.
Learn more about Coach Déa's services: https://www.coachingwithdea.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 2, 2024 • 26min
Mindful Eating & Portion Control with Kim Shapira
Many people who use our Detect & Detox Test Kit test high for toxic chemicals that are linked to their food products. Unfortunately, some of the most toxic foods are also the most addictive. Additives in foods, toxic chemicals in packaging messing up hormones, all of these can cause a person to overeat or under-eat.
That’s why we are so glad to speak with Kim Shapira, founder of the Kim Shapira Method. Kim is a Celebrity dietitian and nutrition therapist. She has such great information and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Learn more about Kim's services: https://www.kimshapiramethod.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Sep 27, 2024 • 29min
IVF vs IUI vs ICI with Dr. Jessica Bauer
Many of our customers turn to Million Marker as a way to help balance their hormones in hopes of trying to conceive. Up to 15% of couples have trouble conceiving, with chances getting harder as we age. Thankfully, there are many fertility treatment services out there. Choosing the right method for you is important and can be confusing.
So, we’re going to have Dr. Jessica Bauer from IVFMD join us today to discuss three popular types of fertility treatments - IVF, IUI, and ICI. Dr. Bauer is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Learn more about Dr. Bauer's services: https://www.drjessicabauer.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Sep 25, 2024 • 40min
Stress and Fertility with Annette Figueredo
As we know, common everyday chemicals, like BPA, phthalates, and parabens, could disrupt your hormones, which may impact your fertility, sleep patterns, immunity, and more.
However, chronic stress can also have these similar effects. We want to give our audience a holistic view of hormone disruption. That’s why we’re bringing on our friend Annette Figueredo join us for an IG Live.
Annette is an Aromatherapist, Spa Consultant, Reiki Master, Licensed Massage Therapist, Naam Yoga Instructor, and Ayurvedic Educator
She hosts various summits, webinars, and events to empower women through all stages of pregnancy
I actually met Annette because she invited me to her Fertility and Toxicity Summit and it was a truly rewarding experience. She’s doing great things and we’re happy to have her on!
Learn more about Annette's services: https://www.instagram.com/annettefigueredo/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Sep 23, 2024 • 37min
Shopping for Meat Locally with Emily Niswanger
Processed and prepared foods tend to have higher levels of toxic chemicals than whole foods. These foods may contain preservatives and other additives that could be harmful to your health. Plus, processing foods increases the risk of contamination of heavy metals or petroleum-based compounds from machines and lubricants. Lastly, many of these foods travel long distances in plastic packaging. Everything from hot trucks in transit to improper storage at grocery stores can cause these plastic chemicals to leach into foods.
That’s why we recommend people eat as many locally-sourced, whole foods as possible. While shopping for produce locally has become increasingly common, shopping for meat still has a long way to go. Sourcing local meat isn’t as second nature for humans today as it was for our ancestors.
That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Emily Niswanger. Emily is an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Dietitian from Minnesota.
During the Live, we’re going to discuss how shopping locally helps with sustainability, what to look for when trying to buy different types of meat locally, and some tips for meal prepping.
Learn more about Emily's services: https://msha.ke/anywherenutrition
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/