Environmental Toxins - Integrative Women's Health Institute

Are Sunscreen Chemicals More Risky Than Sun Exposure?

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | May 18, 2015 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Estrogen, For Patients, Hormone Balance, Pelvic Health

Do sunscreen chemicals cause more damage or risk than sun exposure? Sunscreens are highly recommended by dermatologists, let’s talk about safe sunscreen options. According to Stotarczek and colleagues, modern sunscreens use completely insoluble compounds that...

The Impacts of Air Pollution on Fertility

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Apr 24, 2015 | Article, Clinician Resources, Environmental Toxins, Fertility, For Patients, Stress

Fertility health is often indicative of general health. But, when women struggle with infertility for no apparent medical reason it can be extremely frustrating. It turns out that supporting the health of the planet is as essential as getting enough sleep and eating...

Are Canned Tomatoes Ruining Your Patient’s Fertility?

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 8, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, Fertility, For Patients, Toxicity

Today I want to talk about a 2012 study that looked at how the toxin bisphenol A (BPA) affected fertility in women using in vitro fertilization treatments for infertility. This study measured the number eggs that were able to be retrieved during an IVF cycle, the...

Are Sunscreen Chemicals More Risky Than Sun Exposure?

The Impacts of Air Pollution on Fertility

Are Canned Tomatoes Ruining Your Patient’s Fertility?

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