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01/14/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

Exposure to high caffeine levels in the womb can increase a child’s risk of excess weight, researchers find

Most mothers would do anything to make sure that their children get to enjoy healthy lives once they’re born. According to a recent study published in BMJ Open, one of the ways mothers can ensure their child’s health is by reducing their caffeine intake during pregnancy. This is because moderate to high caffeine levels in the body increase the risk […]

12/03/2018 / By Vicki Batts

New study suggests that reformulated nail polishes are not necessarily safer

Many people have turned to non-toxic nail polish as a safer way to get their nails done, but new research has shown that the replacement chemicals used in so-called “3-free” polishes aren’t actually any better for your health. As is so often the case, it turns out that the nail polish industry has simply exchanged one […]

08/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Simple strategies that activate your body’s natural detoxification process

You may have tried or heard of different detoxification techniques, such as detox diets and juice cleanses, but there is one natural detox program by the body that you can activate. Autophagy, the body’s natural detoxification process, literally means “self-eating” in Greek. It can be considered as the ultimate detox for the body because it […]

05/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Numerous common chemicals found to interrupt thyroid hormones, disrupt brain development in fetuses and young children

Are your children being exposed to toxins that could cause brain development disorders? A review published in Endocrine Connections determined that there could be a link between pregnant women and children who are exposed to common endocrine-disrupting toxins, which may contribute to a higher risk for brain development disorders. According to the review, there are several common chemicals that can […]

09/22/2017 / By Russel Davis

Tired of taking those hormone-wrecking birth control pills? There’s an app for that — and it’s just as effective, according to landmark study

A recent study published in Contraception revealed that the fertility app Natural Cycles is 99 percent effective when used perfectly. The app makes use of daily body temperature readings to determine when it is safe to have unprotected sex and when to use contraception or abstain from sex. Days rendered as safe for unprotected sex were classified as green days, while days […]

09/21/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Antimicrobial chemicals in soap products found to permanently harm developing babies in utero

Triclocarban (TCC), the most common antibacterial chemical compound found in various personal care products such as soaps and lotions, can inadvertently be transferred from mother to child, inducing irreversible damage to the developing fetus. TCC was also noted to interfere with the lipid metabolism in the baby, which could potentially lead to growth abnormalities. While […]

08/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Flame retardant chemicals found to interfere with women’s fertility

A study done at the Fertility Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital concluded that organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs), which are utilized in the manufacture of such products as upholstered furniture, gym mats, baby products, and yoga mats, negatively impacted women’s reproductive health. Flame-retardant materials are popular because manufacturers wish to accommodate consumer demand for products that burn easily. […]

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