Tag Archives: phthalates
Does Your Shampoo Have These Toxic Ingredients?
Keeping an eye on the ingredients in your personal care products is just as important as checking the labels on your food. Unfortunately, even the most aware consumer may miss the fact that products like shampoo and conditioner are loaded with toxic compounds that can … READ MORE
Olive Oil Exposed: Avoid These Hidden Toxins
Toxins in olive oil?! Olive oil is well-known for its myriad of health benefits. This flavorful source of fat is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, and it comes packed with health-promoting compounds like monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. But there’s a dark side to olive … READ MORE
8 Hidden Toxins In Your Cleaning Products
When’s the last time you checked the ingredient list on your cleaning products? If you’re like most people, the answer is never. You may not be directly putting these products into your body — but that doesn’t mean they can’t impact your health. In this … READ MORE
Asbestos In Baby Powder: What You Need To Know
When you think of talc or baby powder, the first thing that comes to mind is often safety and comfort — or at least it should be. Many women use baby powder as a feminine hygiene product, applying it to their bodies and breathing in … READ MORE
Chemicals in Cosmetics Put Junk in Your Trunk
Chemicals in cosmetics and your personal care products are making you FAT. Many don’t realize that perfumes, phthalates and other chemicals present in almost all beauty products interfere with hormone function and can result in weight gain. READ MORE
#23 Toxic Beauty with Wendy and Cate
Wendy Myers and Cate Beehan discuss toxic beauty. No, we’re not talking about ourselves! We’re talking about toxic beauty products! Many don’t realize that chemicals in their personal care products are making them fat and sick. Wendy also recommends many of her favorite natural organic products. READ MORE
#18 Obesogens: Chemicals That Make You Fat with Lara Adler
Lara Adler, a toxins expert, talks to me about chemicals, called obesogens, that make you FAT! It seems that Americans and people all over the world are living in an ‘obesogenic’ environment. Chemicals and toxins in our air, food, water and beauty products are promoting … READ MORE