Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Be real, how often do you go to Starbucks in week? No matter what that number is – 10 or 1 or even just once a year- I’m sure you can get behind them living up to their promise. What promise am I talking about? It doesn’t have anything to do with...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When it comes to air fresheners are you a freshly cut grass person or a cake batter person? Either way, room air fresheners might be bringing more than just a pretty smell into your home. Many common air fresheners have been found to contain ingredients known to mess...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What is BPA?BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical that is often used in plastics to make them clear and strong. It is also in epoxy resins that can line water pipes and food cans, and is used in receipt paper. Although BPA is the most well-known bisphenol, there are...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Bringing home a new pet is a very exciting! You better be ready for a few rounds of play time and some great cuddles. While you figure out their favorite toy and what that weird noise means, we collected some tips for keeping your new best friend happy and healthy....
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We did all the research on safe, non-toxic all purpose cleaners and found 9 you can easily buy online or in a store, so when you go shopping you don’t have to stand there guessing or reading labels to figure out which is best.
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
If you can, it’s best to avoid flea and tick medicines that are applied to your pet’s skin/fur/hair or collar because they might actually be rubbing off onto you, your loved ones, and your carpet.”The commonly used topical flea and tick products...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Body wash is super convenient: it’s already a liquid so lathers up quickly, you can’t accidently drop it, it comes in a plastic bottle so it doesn’t leave your shower shelf/edge/floor all messy, you can put it on a luxurious loofa, and it comes in...
Mar 22, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
IntroductionBecause Health is a project of Commonweal, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Bolinas, CA, and dedicated to spreading awareness of environmental health issues” By accessing this website, or using the content and services available on this website, you...
Jan 3, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We are launching a new site called Because Health this spring all about how your environment impacts your health. We want to know what YOU want to know. So, submit your questions, like: “What non-toxic deodorant should I buy?” “Are the people who are...
