#wellness Archives - Center for Environmental Health

What’s better than having a plant baby?

Mar 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

How about one that gives you food? Even if you don’t have a backyard, you can grow some vegetables and herbs on a windowsill inside. We found 9 veggies and herbs that are easy to grow inside and useful to have on hand. It’s a great way to cut down on food...

Not getting enough sleep is bad news for your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety.

Mar 11, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

And if you want good sleep, you’ll need a healthy sleep-inducing bedroom environment. The 5 things you need for a better sleep environment are: 1) A quiet room. Use some white noise if you’re on a busy street. 2) A dark room. 3) A comfortable temperature,...

Here are our favorite 9 Non-Toxic Organic Tampons that are easy to find in stores or mailed via subscription services.

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...

Even if you’re just boiling water for pasta, it’s important to turn the range hood on (if you have one) or run a fan and open the window.

Feb 21, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Cooking or even just turning on a stove or stovetop can give off fumes and particles that can be harmful. So make it a new habit to ventilate before you even start cooking! It will take awhile but before long, it will become second nature.⁣ .⁣ .⁣...

Whether you are planning a little #metime #spanight this weekend or getting in the #winterwonderland mode with some candles, check out our tips for picking the best, healthiest, safest candles.

Feb 7, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

5 reasons to stop eating lunch at your desk 1) To avoid chemicals like flame retardants, which are found in basically all electronics 2) To breathe some fresh air, even for a couple minutes 3) To give your eyes a break from screen time (this means put down your phone too!

Jan 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

) 4) For some good old fashioned social contact, even if it’s just with a barista 5) To take a mental break, which is actually shown to increase productivity And when you have to work through lunch, just make sure to wash your hands to get rid of flame...

Anyone else have a pile of jeans they are trying to fit into, but just don’t have the superhuman strength to say no to desserts?

Jan 3, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Well, turns out there might be more to being a healthy weight than just exercising and eating right. Head over to our link in bio to find out more about obesogens, or chemicals that promote fat development, and how to avoid them.

We’re getting ready for the #newyear and, no surprise here, our resolution is to incorporate more healthy habits into our daily lives, that are also good for the environment.

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....

This is a site for people who care about their wellness and health, and recognize that pollution of our air, water, and soil, toxic chemicals in our products, and other environmental risks like climate change, are just as important as working out and eating right.

Apr 12, 2018Because Health

We do the research, read the reports, interview the experts, find the safe products, and make it interesting so that you can live your best life. We are a place for real people, who don’t have time to DIY everything, but want to make informed choices and...