Apr 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Have you felt like you’ve been sneezing more than usual? Climate change may be to blame. A changing climate means a longer allergy season, whether it be mold/pollen from increased rain or dust/soot from increased drought. While we can’t control the weather ☔️, there...
Apr 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
repost: @countryhomemagazine Photo: @thermaland.oaks . . . .
Apr 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Flame retardants. These chemicals are in a ton of consumer products, but they’re not so good for your health. Flame retardant chemicals can easily move from a product onto our skin. A recent scientific study has shown that increased household cleaning or hand...
Apr 17, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But even if it’s #oneofthosedays and no one has left the house, kids should definitely wash their hands before eating. Chemicals like flame retardants and lead can be found in household dust. Kids that crawl/play on the floor and eat with their hands can have more...
Apr 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But some sanitizing products contain questionable chemicals and fragrances, which can act as hormone disruptors. We’ve rounded up our top 6 healthy (and naturally fragranced) hand sanitizers! a)@cleanwelltoday Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes b)@drbronner Organic...
Apr 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
There are a ton of chemicals we come into contact with throughout the day in places you’d least expect it (like laptops). One simple tip to reduce your exposure to chemicals: wash your hands more! We recommend washing your hands before eating or snacking, after your...
Apr 12, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We love this all-vintage outfit by @vintagesplendor. How do you incorporate vintage into your outfit? Let us know below! RT: @vintagesplendor: I bought this dress from the flea market to wear in Colombia. Sadly that trip didn’t happen, but it made the perfect...
Apr 11, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
While budget pieces might look chic, a toxic metal filler might be one of the reasons it was so cheap. Cadmium is added to jewelry to increase durability and lower manufacturing costs, but unfortunately, cadmium can cause kidney, bone and lung damage. Long term...
Apr 10, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But not everything on the rack is good for your health. Check out our shopping tips before embarking on a treasure hunt at your local vintage store! You can find clothes made from natural fibers for a fraction of the retail price ♻️ Buying pre-loved clothes is...