Apr 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
and mushrooms have in common? They’re up-and-coming ways to make alternative leather! Brands like Piñatex and Mycoworks are using natural fibers and to create sustainable fashion. Creating alternative leather from natural textiles results in a more environmentally...
Apr 8, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
) accessory . But the manufacturing process of both natural and synthetic leather uses a lot of chemicals that can have negative health impacts . Maybe this is a sign to buy those jeans you’ve been eyeing instead! If you are looking to add some leather to your...
Mar 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We looked at the science and review what we know so far in our latest article. Check out the link in bio for the full break down on wifi, bluetooth, and microwaves + read about cell phones below Cell phones have the highest potential for adverse health effects....
Mar 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Sleeping with your phone in your bed seems innocent enough, but some studies have linked the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from our phones to certain cancers and memory impairment . On top of that, the blue light from screens can mess with sleep patterns. Distance is...
Mar 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
It’s good to know eating organic actually works. It’s good for you and the environment! To help you at the grocery store, our favorite trick for prioritizing what organic produce to buy is LEAFY (kale, spinach, lettuce), BERRY (all the berries), SKINS...
Mar 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
And if it’s disrupting your sleep, then it’s really time to take action! White noise (or pink or brown noise! ) is a good way to dull the sounds that are waking you up. What other strategies do you use? . . .
Mar 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
These tampons have good reviews and are made without fragrances, dyes, chlorine, and pesticides. Most of these brands have tampons in several flow strengths and with and without applicators. There’s also pads and liners too if you’re feeling like you want...
Dec 14, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
We know there are a lot of people out there delivering non-toxic living and parenting recommendations and thought we’d tell you what makes us unique. 1) We’re not in it for the money. We don’t try to sell you any particular products for any financial gain....
Sep 6, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
If you’re eating healthy, getting lots of sleep, but just can’t seem to hit a healthy weight, it might be something you’ve never thought about. Obesogens, a term coined in 2006 to refer to chemicals that cause us to gain and hold on to weight, and...
Jul 12, 2018Because Health
But, don’t fear, we have some super easy tips to help you protect your sperm. A couple highlights from the list: 1) clean your home 2) use cold water when you cook 3) keep your phone in your back pocket or in your bag Check out the full article for more simple...
