Rethinking Pregnancy Nutrition: The Overlooked Issue of Environmental Chemical Exposure
By Irene Yeh Eating a healthy diet during pregnancy may come with an unexpected tradeoff: some foods recommended for good nutrition can also be sources of environmental chemical exposure. The...
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Addressing the Link Between Pesticides and Prostate Cancer Risk and Mortality
Photo Cred: Fotokostic/Shutterstock By Karolyn Gazella “One of the issues with pesticides and herbicides is that they are designed to be toxic because they are used to kill weeds or...
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Burning Incense: A Hidden Health Risk for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
Photo Cred: Nina Lishchuk/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Burning incense is a common practice in many cultures, often used for religious rituals, meditation, and ancestral worship. However, new research warns...
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Exposure to PFAS During Pregnancy Could Increase Risk of Obesity, Heart Disease Later in Life
Photo Cred: maxim ibragimov/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may face increased risks of obesity and heart disease later...
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Increased Risk for Certain Cancers Associated with Pesticides Comparable to Smoking, Study Suggests
Photo Cred: Mariana Serdynska/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent nationwide study found that the cancer risk associated with agricultural pesticide use is comparable to that of smoking. The research,...
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Integrative Strategies to Increase Lymphatic Circulation
Photo Cred: r.classen/Shutterstock By Integrative Practitioner Staff Because toxins are generally fat-soluble, and become stored in fat and other tissue, it is important to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation. To...
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Researchers Find Over 9,000 Chemicals in Plastic Food Packaging
Photo Cred: Oporty786/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has identified up to 9,936 different chemicals in a...
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Exposure to High Heat May Impair Immune System Response, Study Finds
Photo Cred: Quality Stock Arts/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Short-term exposure to high heat may negatively affect immune system function and increase inflammation, according to new research presented at the...
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