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Environmental Health
Dr. Kassimir

Go With The Flow: Harmonize With Your Luteal Phase

Do you feel down in the dumps as soon as the second half of your menstrual cycle hits or starting a few days before your period? Does it interfere with your relationships, your mental health, or your daily activities and responsibilities? Many menstruating people struggle with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or what I like to call the “luteal phase blues.”  In this article, you will uncover what is happening during the second half of your menstrual cycle and why you may

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November 6, 2024 No Comments
Environmental Health
Dr. Russell

Should I Take A Break From Coffee?

The strong reactions I get when I ask someone to give up coffee continues to amaze me. Not give up indefinitely. Not abstain for a year. But for thirty days. A blink of the eye when compared to the length of a lifetime. So it may be hard to imagine that I like to subject myself to this torture at least once a year. Actually, like might be a bit of a stretch, but I do think it’s a good

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May 30, 2017 4 Comments
Environmental Health
Dr. Russell

What is the One Organ You Should Love?

The body is an amazingly complex system, governed by a network of chemical highways.  The best part about this system is that we don’t ever have to consciously think or be aware of it in order to live.  For example, doing a “detox” or “cleanse” has become quite popular but many of us do not realize that our body is constantly detoxing as a normal part of life.  Detoxification is a natural process that is required in order to help your body eliminate

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April 11, 2016 1 Comment

Still Using Plastic Water Bottles?

In case you haven’t heard, plastic water bottles contain harmful chemicals, such as endocrine-disrupters, that can cause adverse health affects, including cancer.  For more information on some of these chemicals, check out the NRDC’s nifty handout. For a less toxic alternative, Klean Kanteen offers great stainless steel water bottles in all shapes and sizes to fit your needs.  And just think of how much money you’ll save from having a reusable and safe water bottle.  What’s your favorite reusable water

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October 17, 2014 No Comments

Want to Plan Ahead for Your Spring Veggie Garden?

kirstyhall / Foter / CC BY With Fall almost upon us, it’s a great time to start composting.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in the U.S., about 24% of our waste comes from food and yard scraps, the majority of which can be composted.  Composting has come a long way in convenience and ease, ranging from small units you can keep in your apartment to the good old compost pile.  Check out the EPA’s page on composting for

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September 12, 2014 No Comments

Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen

Can’t afford to buy all organic food? Not to worry.  The Environmental Working Group publishes an annual list of the top 12 fruits and veggies to buy organic based on the amount of pesticides found in them, appropriately named “The Dirty Dozen.”  They also have the “Clean 15”, a list of veggies that you can buy conventional (aka not organic) and still sleep easy due to their relatively low pesticide content.

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September 8, 2014 No Comments

Break-up with your Make-up…remover

Recently I had to rush home due to a family emergency.  Understandably, I packed in quite a haste and managed to forget a few things.  Most of the forgotten items were not necessary, but what I missed the most was my make-up remover.  There’s nothing worse then stepping out of the shower and looking like a scary clown, scrubbing your face til it’s raw. Tha Goodiez / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND So, with my MacGyver like brain (ok, this is

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May 31, 2013 No Comments
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