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21 Oct

The Hidden Toxins in Fall Candles (and How to Really Create a Cozy, Safe Home)

October 21, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

The arrival of fall brings cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and that unmistakable pumpkin spice aroma wafting through your home. Lighting a ...

14 Oct

Baby, Clothing, Kids, Skin, Underwear

The Truth About Organic Baby Clothes: How to Spot Greenwashing and Keep Your Child Safe

September 22, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

You may be choosing organic baby clothes believing they're the safest choice. But is that label actually protecting your baby? As Dr. I...

07 Oct

Clothing, Kids, Skin, Underwear

Are Your Kids’ Socks and Underwear Exposing Them to Toxins? What Every Parent Needs to Know

September 22, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

Many parents worry about pesticides in food or chemicals in skincare. But have you ever stopped to think about the clothes your kids we...

29 Sep

Clothing, Endocrine Disruption, Kids, Skin, Underwear

Why Your Clean Clothes Might Be Hiding Hormone Disruptors: A Toxicologist’s Guide

September 22, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

Many health-conscious shoppers believe choosing organic cotton or "clean" brands keeps them safe. But few realize that even trusted fas...

23 Sep

Beauty, Endocrine Disruption, Personal Care Products, Skin

Hidden Toxins in Your Makeup Bag: Science-Backed Swaps for Safer Beauty

September 22, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

If you use drugstore mascara, lipstick, or foundation, you might be exposing your body to more than just color and coverage. As a toxic...

09 Sep

Endocrine Disruption, Food, Kids, Water

Back-to-School Gear: Hidden Toxins and 3 Easy Swaps Every Parent Can Make

August 29, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

Back-to-school shopping is exciting, but some everyday items in your child’s backpack can secretly disrupt hormones and affect their he...

02 Sep

Endocrine Disruption, General, Household Products, Kids, Personal Care Products

The Toxicologist’s Guide to Choosing Safer Baby Products: What Every Parent Needs to Know

August 13, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

If you’re committed to raising your child in a low-toxin environment, you may feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice and confusing prod...

29 Aug

Beauty, General, Hair, Personal Care Products

Minoxidil: What You Need to Know Before Using It for Hair Growth

August 29, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

Is minoxidil the miracle hair loss solution it seems to be? Or is there more to the story, especially if you’re concerned about your he...

26 Aug

Endocrine Disruption, Furniture, General, Household Products, Kids, Personal Care Products

Safer Baby Products: A Toxicologist’s Guide to Reducing Harmful Chemical Exposure

August 12, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

Modern parenting means navigating confusing and sometimes misleading labels on baby products. As a toxicologist, I want to empower you ...

19 Aug

Beauty, Endocrine Disruption, Food, General, Household Products, Kids, Water

How to Reduce Phthalate Exposure: 5 Practical Swaps for a Healthier Home

August 12, 2025
By Dr Yvonne Burkart

Phthalates, sometimes known as “everywhere chemicals,” are found in your blood and they did not arrive there by chance. These chemicals...

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