Toxic Tangents

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. Every...

A lot of our content revolves around detoxing your body from environmental toxic chemicals, such as BPA, phthalates, and parabens. The human body is designed to detox from these chemicals. This is much in thanks to some of our organs. However, constant exposure to toxic chemicals over long periods of time can start to wear on these organs, which can make detoxing more challenging. Today’s guest is...

As many of you may know, at Million Marker, we test for BPA, phthalates, and other toxic chemicals found in your food, cleaning, personal care products, and more. These chemicals can mess with your hormones, causing physical and mental health problems. They are so in many products and are a huge part of our toxic environmental exposures. Another large sector of these exposures is through mold. Tha...

We’ve been creating a lot of content as of late about food. While we can remove things like personal care and beauty products from our daily routine, human beings need food to survive. Unfortunately, many foods today are made with preservatives, artificial ingredients, and other additives that can make food addicting, disrupt our hormones, and even promote anxious behaviors. These are troublesome...

We are always advocating that people eat locally-sourced whole foods as possible. Not only as these foods more nutritious, but they have lower toxic chemical burdens. These foods travel fewer distances than foods in our grocery stores. Therefore, they tend to be free of chemical preservatives or plastic wrapping that lengthen freshness. We know that incorporating raw, whole foods into your life ca...

Many people are aware that vitamins and minerals are essential for a healthy lifestyle. However, many of us use these words interchangeably. In turn, the importance of these crucial nutrients can get lost. Vitamins and minerals both play unique roles in our immune system, cell production, skin health, and so much more. Understanding the differences can play a big role in assuring that you get plen...

Million Marker helps people lower their toxic chemical burdens so that they can increase their health and wellness goals, including trying to conceive. Many of our followers struggle with fertility issues, doing everything they can to increase their chances of conception. Achieving this important goal can become a full-time job for many and may even start to overtake a person’s identity. As a resu...

Today, we are discussing adrenal health. The adrenal glands actually play a large role in how the thyroid functions, and vice versa. That’s why we’ve invited Amber Fischer to our Instagram Live. Amber is a Functional Nutritionist in San Antonio, Texas who specializes in fertility and hormones, specifically PCOS. There are 4 types of PCOS, one being adrenal PCOS. So, Amber is is going to discuss th...

Proper nutrition can affect everything about our lives, from our energy levels to how our immune systems react to sickness, to our general wellbeing, and today, we're exploring how nutrition affects out fertility and our ability to have children. That's why we are very excited to speak to Anabelle Harari about this topic! Anabelle is a women's health and fertility dietitian, and began...

One of our primary missions at Million Marker is to help people improve their chances of fertility. We accomplish this goal by testing their urine for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals. Increasing studies show that these chemicals can impact sperm health, which can make trying to conceive challenging for couples. These challenges only get more difficult when couples...

We are going to be joined today by Dr. Joe Zundell. Dr. Zundell is a Cancer Biologist and Post Doctoral Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Joe is doing fascinating work in cancer therapeutics and had a really great post recently about how cancer cells influence gene expression through our enzymes, and how targeting these enzymes may be an effective form of cancer therapy. We’re goin...

Many Million Marker Detect & Detox Test takers are hopeful, expecting, or new parents. As many new parents can attest, it is an exhausting job! Mainly because babies are pretty unpredictable, and it’s hard to get them on a good sleep schedule, that also works for the parents. That’s why we are so glad to be joined by a Certified Sleep Coach. We are being joined by Heidi Lovens. Heidi specializ...

Today, we’re going to discuss a lesser known phenomenon in the yoga community, known as face yoga! We are going to be joined today by Melissa Chapman, a Face Yoga Health Coach & Nutritionist. We’re going to discuss ways to relieve stress and improve your skincare through face yoga. This topic is important because many products we use on our face are full of toxic chemicals and actually acceler...

One of the most important things we try to stress those who take our Detect & Detox Test Kit is to read your labels. There is so much information on a label, including nutrition, ingredients, greenwashing red flags, certifications, and so much more. However, reading a label can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. That is why we are so excited to be joined today by...

Meaningful relationships have been shown to improve the physical and mental health of humans. However, nothing is more important than the relationship that we have with ourselves. We spend a lot of time pleasing others and we sometimes lose who we are. That’s why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Vikroiya Magid, a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Life Coach from Mount Pleasant,...

Did you know that we have just as many microbial cells as we are human cells? Our microbiome is regulated by various types of microbes, with some of the most abundant being bacteria. When you hear the word bacteria, you may experience a negative association. However, not all bacteria are bad. In fact, some bacteria are essential for everything from our mood to weight to immunity. So, how do we nou...

Many Detect & Detox Test users have high toxic chemical exposures due to packaged foods. Many of these users also get their exposures from over-the-counter remedies used to care for some of the physical side effects of these foods, such as antacids. It’s a common belief that heartburn or acid reflux is caused by a buildup of high stomach acid. However, that is not always the case. This can act...

One of the side effects of long-term toxic chemical exposures is trouble losing weight. Hormone-disrupting chemicals can impact our appetite hormones, how we metabolize fat, handle inflammation, and more. While detoxing from chemicals can help you meet your wellness goals, this alone won’t help you lose weight or manage it. That’s why we are so glad to be joined by Narado Zeco Powell. Narado is a...

An inevitable part of a woman’s life is menopause. After menopause, our bodies start to naturally produce less estrogen, which is an essential hormone for bone metabolism. As a result, many women are at an increased risk of low bone density. Low bone density is associated with osteoporosis, as well as fragile bones, and other physical health conditions. That’s why we are so excited to chat about b...

One of the highlights of our Detect & Detox Test Kit is providing personalized recommendations for product swaps and lifestyle changes. Truth be told, sometimes making these changes can be costly upfront. Sometimes you have to try a few products to see which one you like best. Other times, the products are more expensive than the ones you are using, even if they are cleaner and more effective....

Understanding your menstrual cycle can be essential for optimizing your chances of conception. There are four phases of the menstrual cycle, with the follicular phase being the longest. The follicular phase is right before ovulation, so this is an important time window for couples who are trying to conceive. During this phase, intimacy can almost seem routine, which can add to the stress of couple...

Whether toxic chemicals are affecting our health, our fertility, or the health of our children, it’s common to feel a range of emotions. One of the most common emotions you may feel is anger. Anger is a common emotion in a person’s detox journey. We can become angry with the government for not stepping in, our loved ones for making it harder to make lifestyle changes, or ourselves for not making c...

There is a strong connection between environmental toxicants and the development of type 2 diabetes. However, our environment is just one of many reasons why someone may develop diabetes. We must take a holistic approach and control as many other factors as possible to help prevent the development of diabetes, or perhaps improve some of the symptoms we experience from it. Around 38% of people worl...

Thank you for joining us. We are so excited to chat today with a person who used our Million Marker Detect & Detox Test Kit. Today, we are going to go over their Chemical Exposure Report on this live. Our guest is Jennifer Cicci, an Integrative Health Practitioner and an advocate for Hugh & Grace products. I am an advisor to Hugh & Grace, and appreciate the brand’s commitment to clean...

Many of our followers are in the process of trying to conceive. In order for conception, a sperm must fertilize an egg. However, women have a finite number of eggs, which means that good egg quality is of the utmost importance. One of the best ways to support good egg quality is through proper nutrition and supplementation. That is why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Camille Krause, a...