Phthalate Exposure Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
If you know me, you know that I’m all about reducing toxin exposure and supporting the body’s detoxification processes. My book The Detox Strategy is a great resource for just…
Heavy Metals in Jewelry
You know that cute little charm bracelet you picked up last week on the sale rack at your favorite shop? It might have higher levels of the heavy metal…
Lead Exposure During Pregnancy Increases Blood Pressure
High blood pressure during pregnancy can be a major concern because it can lead to preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition. A recent study found that even very low levels…
Autoimmune Disease and Toxins
Autoimmune disease involves a process whereby the immune system mistakes part of the body as a foreign invader, and mounts an attack against it, damaging tissue. The most common…
Pesticide Exposure—From Prenatal to Parkinson’s
I often blog about the widespread negative effects of chemicals and pesticides. We live in a toxic soup, and the more people realize that, the more likely they will…
Toxicity, Take Two: It’s in the Air We Breathe
Brenda and I have been talking for years about the toxic soup that we all live in. It’s in our food, in the water, in the air and in our…
Low-dose Pesticide Exposure Linked to ADHD in Children
We’d all like to think we’re safe from harmful pesticides as long as we wash our fruits and veggies really well, but a recent study featured in the journal Pediatrics…
Feeling Stuck?
'Renew You' Challenge - Ever just get weighed down by life and feel… well, stuck? Maybe you’re not feeling right physically, or maybe you’ve been out of sorts emotionally or…
Cigarettes Loaded with Harmful Bacteria
As if smoking isn’t bad enough for your health, researchers recently discovered that cigarettes are “widely contaminated” with hundreds of species of infectious bacteria… yuck! Not only that, but they think…