Toxic Tangents

"Genetics is the spelling of your genetics code. While this has large implications in human health, it's only part of the picture… What if I told you your thoughts, behaviors, and environment can literally turn genes on or off like a light switch? Well that's essentially what epigenetics is!" - @drtylerpanzner. Dr. Tyler Panzner has a PhD in Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology...

We chat with Aida Garcia-Toledo of @3littleplums, an environmental toxins expert and mom of 3! Topics include the lack of transparency in regulation of environmental toxins, the presence of 109 unidentifiable chemicals in umbilical cords, and how to vet products for safety. Plus, Aida shares her experience using the Million Marker Detect & Detox Test Kit. Learn more about 3 Little Plums: https...

According to the EPA, we spend around 87% of our lives inside of buildings, especially our households. At Million Marker, we encourage people to improve their air quality and reduce their toxic exposures by detecting their sources of toxic chemical exposures and reducing them with cleaner alternatives. Another excellent way to support your detox is by moving the energy around and cleansing your ro...

Millions of people around the world have pets in their households. Our furbabies are a staple in our families and deserve the best care possible. Unfortunately, many pet care products are made with inferior ingredients. Pet food can contain synthetic ingredients and flavors that may do more harm than good to your companions. Some of these products, like litters, can contain fragrances made with ph...

A lot of what we do here at Million Marker is advocating for a healthier lifestyle by recommending cleaner products to people. Hormone-disrupting chemicals are a new concept to many people. It requires education for them to realize how these chemicals harm their bodies and the environment. To do this, we must rely on others to help spread the word about the importance of using hormone-safe product...

We chat with Dr. Chris Lee (@drchrislee), a Brain Coach. Dr. Lee talks about how trauma set him on a path of self-discovery that led him to help others biohack their minds. Listen for some tips on building healthy habits, loving yourself, realizing your potential, and more! Learn more about Dr. Lee's services: https://drchrislee.com/ Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-...

A healthy family starts with a healthy home. We were so happy to chat with Sophia Ruan Gushée (@RuanLiving) on our IG Live. Sophia is a healthy home guru and clean living expert. She has coached many households through her detox programs. She has been a guest on The Dr. Oz Show and wrote the book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures.⁠⁠Detoxing your home can be an...

Food is essential for life. However, so much of our food is contaminated, whether it be from BPA in food packaging, heavy metals in spices, parabens as preservatives, and more. ⁠ ⁠ One of the worst offenders is glyphosate, a common herbicide found in #RoundUp. A study on rats found that glyphosate reduced levels of the CYP enzyme, which is essential for our liver to detox. This could potentially c...

Up to 15% of couples struggle with trying to conceive, with up to 30% of couples who do conceive suffering at least one miscarriage. Increasing evidence indicates that our lifestyle choices, such as personal care and food product purchases, can impact our health and fertility. However, exposure to toxic chemicals can also impact pregnancies, as well as the development of young children. Those who...

We’re always trying to find ways to improve your wellness, whether it be through improved fertility, health, and mental health. This Live covers social emotional learning, or SEL. SEL is a process through which children, adolescents, and adults learn skills to support healthy development and relationships. It involves the development of self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills. We ch...

Yesterday, we discussed feng shui and how it can enrich your life and improve your stress levels. In this IG Live, we dive a little deeper into calming stress, as we discuss self-soothing techniques with our guest Andrea Evgeniou, MS, LAC. Andrea is a Therapist specializing in Trauma and Anxiety. Andrea’s Instagram feed has many great tips for handling stress and trauma naturally. She’s going to s...

Sarah Sharp thought she would never have a second child after she needed a partial hysterectomy to treat her cancer, but her twin sister, Cathey Stoner, made it possible.⁠ We had such a great chat with @babyandme.nutrition + @sarahruthsharp of @talk2mesister podcast on our IG Live. These twins shared their story of twin surrogacy. Learn more about Sarah and Cathey: https://linktr.ee/talk2mesister...

Up to 90% of our day is spent indoors, where air pollution can be up to five times worse! Being outdoors also allows us to spend more time in the sun. The sun does more for the body than just give us a tan or, for some of us, a burn! It also regulates our bodies’ natural rhythm. That’s why we were so excited to chat on IG Live with Erika Smith (@guts_by_erika). Erika is a scientist with a B.A. in...

Between societal beliefs to the ways traditional medicine has been taught, women are usually treated as the cause for infertility in relationships. Increasing research shows that this is not the case. ⁠ 1 out of 8 couples have trouble conceiving after 1 year of unprotected sex, with 1/3 of causes being attributed to women, 1/3 being attributed to unknown reasons, and 1/3 being attributed to men.⁠...

According to the CDC, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is one of the most common causes of female infertility, affecting as many as 5 million US women of reproductive age. If you have PCOS, you may not have periods very often. Or you may have periods that last many days. With the increasing number of cases of PCOS, you may find comfort in knowing that there are resources out there that could he...

Do ever feel like you’re doing all the right things, but you’re still not feeling better? Or perhaps you’re not meeting your fertility goals? ⁠Sometimes things are a little deeper than we realize. ⁠ ⁠ For instance, you may be experiencing the long-term effects of nervous system dysregulation. That is when all of the components that make up your nervous system are out of balance. ⁠ ⁠ As a result, y...

At Million Marker, we test your urine for chemicals like bisphenols, phthalates, parabens, and oxybenzone and audit your products so that you can determine which products are causing exposure to these chemicals. These chemicals are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals because they interfere with the endocrine system, which is essential for regulating our hormones. Hormonal imbalances caused by...

Dr. Lauren Tessier is a mold illness specialist who has dedicated herself to helping folks understand and overcome illness and medical issues caused by mold exposure. Dr. Tessier strictly focuses on those suffering from illnesses relating to mold, biotoxins, mycotoxins and water damaged building exposures. You can learn about her project Life After Mold here: https://www.lifeaftermold.com/Learn mo...

You may have heard the news recently talking about forever chemicals, known as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS.⁠ PFAS are extremely persistent in nature, as they are not easily biodegradable. ⁠In addition, PFAS have been detected in human blood, brain, and even umbilical cord blood. ⁠ ⁠ A recent report found that PFAS are commonly used in soft contact lenses throughout the United Stat...

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...

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 wh...

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 F...

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...

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 lates...

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 fami...