I am continuing my series about various chemicals, foods, or products that not only effect our health, but our overall fertility too. Today's topic is sugar. This isn't about sugar found in natural sources like fruit, but this is about refined sugar. Because I eat healthy, I am...
It's been awhile since I have shared an environment and health post, but I'm continuing my series about today and sharing about polystyrene. If you have missed the prior posts you can read them here: Part One: BPA Part Two: Triclosan Part Three: Sodium Laureth Sulfate ...
It's been awhile since my last post, but I'm continuing my series about the environment and health. If you have missed the prior posts you can read them here: Part One: BPA Part Two: Triclosan Part Three: Sodium Laureth Sulfate Part Four: Fragrance Part Five: High Fructose Corn Syrup Today I'm sharing...
Some of my favorite topics to post about are related to health. Today, I'm sharing about another essential oil, Peppermint. If you missed my other posts related to essential oils, this might make more sense if you read them first: General Overview Fertility Flu & Cold I love my...
If you have been following this blog for a while now, you know I am a health nut (and workout addict, but that is never posted about). I know 'healthy' is a very relative term, but to me it means avoiding anything processed, only eating...
I have shared about BPA, Triclosan, and Sodium Laureth Sulfate and the negative effects these chemicals have on our health, especially related to infertility. Today I'm sharing Fragrance, which most of us think of it as a scent, but unfortunately fragrance = chemicals. Anytime you see...
After sharing the environmental + fertility posts and the website, Goodguide.com, I received quite a few e-mails with readers asking for the details on how to make their own personal care products. Today I'm sharing Body Wash and/or Hand Soap. This is chemical-free and much cheaper than...
I have made a few posts (BPA, Triclosan and Sodium Laureth Sulfate) now on how the connection between the products we use and our health. Regardless if it's for fertility or our health in general, it's a topic I'm passionate about and believe needs more awareness. After my last post...
Today I'm continuing my series on how the environment and household products have an effect on fertility and our health. The first was about BPA and the second was about Triscolan. Today's post is about Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS), which is another household product that affects...
Based on the title most people are wondering 'What is Triclosan?' Good question! Triclosan is an antibacterial agent. If you carry around antibacterial lotion or have antibacterial soap at home, then this ingredient is probably listed on both. Triclosan is also found in toothpaste, toys...