Tiny pieces of plastic may be hiding out in an alarming place — the human heart. Microplastics are known to contaminate food and water, the environment and also parts of the human body with direct exposure to the external environment, such as the lungs. However, scientists have now revealed that the contaminants are showing up… Read More: What Are Plastic Fragments Doing in Human Hearts? »
Society has a dangerous addiction to plastics and your exposure now includes chewing it.1 Several of the chemicals found in the production of plastic compounds are known to act as endocrine disruptors. Phthalates are one of those types of chemicals;2 they are also found in chewing gum. During the fetal and neonatal periods,3 babies are… Read More: Chew on This: Is There Plastic in That Gum? »
Thinking About Plastic Surgery? How to Tell It’s Right For You : There’s this person in your life who keeps poking at all your insecurities such as your muffin top that you can’t seem to lose. It’s started to make you think that maybe you need plastic surgery. Put a pause on that thought. Plastic surgery… Read More: Thinking About Plastic Surgery? How to Tell It’s Right For… »
Plastic is one of many culprits that is doing more harm than good to our environment and here’s how to reduce single-use plastic. Why does plastic matter when it comes to nourishing our bodies, nutrition, and health? Well, a lot. If functional nutrition has taught me anything as a health professional, it’s that everything is related… Read More: It’s Easier Than You Think: How To Reduce Single-use Plastic »