Mar 12, 2019Maria Williams
Choosing the right mattress is so important for sound sleep and health, yet with so many options the shopping can be confusing and stressful! Obviously you want to take comfort and pricing into consideration, but there are some chemical ingredients you might want to...
Mar 11, 2019Because Health
Step 1: Start researching organic mattresses or natural mattresses. Step 2: Get confused! Step 3: Look at our roundup where we did all the research on safe, well reviewed, comfy mattresses for you. Step 4: Order a healthy, non-toxic, organic mattress Step 5: Sleep...
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...
Mar 4, 2019Because Health
Your vagina is one of the most absorbent parts of your body. That means they are very good at helping all kinds of chemicals enter your body, and often that they are pretty sensitive. You need a tampon that won’t leak and is comfortable. Not one made with...
Feb 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
If your local grocery store has bulk bins, give it a shot. It’s better for you, better for the environment, and better for your bank account. There’s less packaging waste, which means less chemicals in the packaging, and it’s surprisingly affordable....
Feb 27, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Besides being better for the planet, they are actually better for your health. Canned food is pretty much always lined with BPA, which can leach into your food. And well, plastic is plastic! Learn more about how to stock up your pantry in a healthier way for all those...
Jan 31, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
With so many logos and confusing all natural and green claims, we break it all down for you. Find out what certifications like EPA Safer Choice and Certified Biodegradable mean, and what label claims like “natural” and “unscented” actually...
Dec 13, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Wine We completely agree. When we shop for wine, we are looking for a couple of things, our favorite varietal, bang for the buck, AND that the grapes were grown organically. Like any other crop, grapes for wine are often grown with pesticides as well. That’s why...
Dec 2, 2018Karen Wang, PhD and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Trying to get pregnant should be an exciting time of planning for the next stage of your life, not one full of doctors visits, constant testing, and worrying about body temperatures. But, if you and your partner are struggling with infertility, you are not alone....
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...
