Jan 2, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Win win! And, we want you to join us on the journey! Each week for the next 4 weeks, we will share one challenge for an easy way to create a healthier and eco-friendly lifestyle. Follow along, take part, and share your pics by tagging @because_health and #BHchallenge....
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....
Dec 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
But do we really know if that’s a good thing? Well, we dug into the research to answer just that question. Bottom line, if you use them safely and as directed, they are better than traditional fragrance chemicals. That doesn’t mean they can’t have...
Nov 7, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
That’s a lot of time in bed! So, with all of those precious hours sleeping on a mattress, making sure it’s one that is both comfy and healthy is a good idea. We have put together some tips for what to look for when buying a mattress to make sure it’s...
Oct 1, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re team Pumpkin Spice Latte or prefer flavors other than Fall packed in a coffee cup, you’ve probably wondered what makes that addicting-ly good taste or Instagram-worthy rainbow of colors. Artificial colors, sugars and flavorings are in a lot...
Jul 5, 2018Maria Williams
When it comes to household cleaning, we are big fans of creative ways to use baking soda, vinegar, and liquid soap. But, we get it, sometimes you might need to buy a cleaning product (because it’s just more convenient, or serves a more specific purpose). With so...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You can diffuse them, they help people de-stress, they are in cleaning supplies, some even have antibacterial properties. No wonder they are literally everywhere these days.So first off, what are they? Essential oils are what make certain plants and fruits smell the...
