Jun 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But the next time the pool is calling your name, consider sticking to an outdoor pool. Chlorine is added to swimming pools to disinfect the water. If an indoor pool isn’t ventilated well the chlorine can linger in the air, and too much chlorine can irritate lungs. An...
Jun 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
As kids spend more time at home, remember to dust more frequently . Normal household products can toxic chemicals like flame retardants, phthalates, and lead . These chemicals can drift out of the products and accumulate in household dust. To reduce the amount of dust...
Jun 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
To do your part to reduce air pollution you could plant a tree, walk to work, or clean up some litter! What will you do to #beatairpollution? Comment below ⠀ Photo credit: @unenvironment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
Jun 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Instead of tossing them out- repurpose them! They’re great for storing office supplies like paper clips or the five hundred pens ✍️ you’ve somehow accumulated. They can also be used to organize makeup , art supplies , toys, and dry pantry goods. How do you...
May 31, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
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May 30, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
(pun intended) DiatomaceousEarth is made from the grinding up the remains of teeny tiny aquatic creatures called diatoms into a fine powder. This powder is safe for humans (but make sure you wear a mask while applying) and pets but kills insects like fleas and ticks!...
May 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
There could be bugs lurking in those bushes and those annoying critters do more than just cause an itchy bite- they can also carry some pretty nasty diseases . Our link in bio breaks down the biggest vector-borne diseases, the symptoms associated with each, and the...
May 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Link in bio for the full article for the reasoning behind the new regulations and what it means for you. ☀ ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
May 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We always recommend prioritizing products that stay on your skin the longest! The longer a product stays on your skin, the longer it has to be absorbed. That means things like lotion , foundation, lipstick , and sunscreen are all good products to switch to non-toxic!...
