Most people who start researching estrogen dominance quickly run into a term that sounds almost science fiction: xenoestrogens. But despite the complicated name, these are very real chemicals that most of us encounter dozens of times a day without realizing it. In our previous post, we talked about what estrogen dominance is and the physical […]
BPA on Cash Register Receipts?
BPA On Cash Register Receipts? Recent studies show that cash register receipts contain a high concentration of BPA, a known toxin. That makes this dangerous plasticizer much more available for human exposure due to the sheer volume of these receipts in our daily lives. Many of us know of BPA (Bisphenol A) as a […]
Are you eating an endocrine disruptor?
Did you know that propyl paraben has been found to be contained any close to 50 different widely available processed foods from muffins to trail mix to tortillas? According to researchers, propyl paraben disrupts the endocrine system creating a hormonal imbalance. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) published an article about this food additive along with a […]