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Welcome to the Toxic Tangents powered by Million Marker! DID YOU KNOW...We are all exposed to many man-made chemicals in our daily lives. The food we eat and water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we use can all contain these chemicals. Exposures to toxic chemicals begin from the moment of conception and continue throughout life. WE CAN HELP! In this podcast, we share practical, science-based strategies that can help reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals so you can live your ...
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Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée

Sophia Ruan Gushée, Author of A to Z of D-Toxing & Founder of Ruan Living

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Preeminent nontoxic lifestyle expert, author of critically acclaimed detox books, creator of the D-Tox Academy and 40-Day Home Detox, and founder of Ruan Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée—inspired as a wife and mother—talks to wellness warriors and pioneers to simplify nontoxic living for you.
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Not A Mama Yet

Not A Mama Yet

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Hi, I'm Natalie and I'm not a mama yet! I've always known I want to have kids one day and this podcast is here to help me learn all the things I'm curious about before becoming a parent. I'm not trying to find the answer to when is the right time to have kids, because I think I'll just know, right? I'm just exploring how we can all work on ourselves, build our communities, and refine our lifestyles in ways that will benefit us once we have kids. Whether or not you want to have kids, or aren' ...
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The small island of Jamaica has forged a new type of empire, an intangible realm of which there are no physical monuments. There is no official political or economic sphere of Jamaican influence but when it comes to popular culture its global reach is immense, far exceeding the reasonable expectation for a nation of just over 2.7 million people. For a nation that gained independence from the British only 50 years ago, Jamaicans have left their mark on music, sport, style and language around ...
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One of our primary missions at Million Marker is to help people improve their chances of fertility. We accomplish this goal by testing their urine for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals. Increasing studies show that these chemicals can impact sperm health, which can make trying to conceive challenging for couples. The…
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We are going to be joined today by Dr. Joe Zundell. Dr. Zundell is a Cancer Biologist and Post Doctoral Researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Joe is doing fascinating work in cancer therapeutics and had a really great post recently about how cancer cells influence gene expression through our enzymes, and how targeting these enzymes may …
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Many Million Marker Detect & Detox Test takers are hopeful, expecting, or new parents. As many new parents can attest, it is an exhausting job! Mainly because babies are pretty unpredictable, and it’s hard to get them on a good sleep schedule, that also works for the parents. That’s why we are so glad to be joined by a Certified Sleep Coach. We are…
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Today, we’re going to discuss a lesser known phenomenon in the yoga community, known as face yoga! We are going to be joined today by Melissa Chapman, a Face Yoga Health Coach & Nutritionist. We’re going to discuss ways to relieve stress and improve your skincare through face yoga. This topic is important because many products we use on our face ar…
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One of the most important things we try to stress those who take our Detect & Detox Test Kit is to read your labels. There is so much information on a label, including nutrition, ingredients, greenwashing red flags, certifications, and so much more. However, reading a label can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. That i…
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Meaningful relationships have been shown to improve the physical and mental health of humans. However, nothing is more important than the relationship that we have with ourselves. We spend a lot of time pleasing others and we sometimes lose who we are. That’s why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Vikroiya Magid, a Clinical Psychologist, P…
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Did you know that we have just as many microbial cells as we are human cells? Our microbiome is regulated by various types of microbes, with some of the most abundant being bacteria. When you hear the word bacteria, you may experience a negative association. However, not all bacteria are bad. In fact, some bacteria are essential for everything from…
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Many Detect & Detox Test users have high toxic chemical exposures due to packaged foods. Many of these users also get their exposures from over-the-counter remedies used to care for some of the physical side effects of these foods, such as antacids. It’s a common belief that heartburn or acid reflux is caused by a buildup of high stomach acid. Howe…
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One of the side effects of long-term toxic chemical exposures is trouble losing weight. Hormone-disrupting chemicals can impact our appetite hormones, how we metabolize fat, handle inflammation, and more. While detoxing from chemicals can help you meet your wellness goals, this alone won’t help you lose weight or manage it. That’s why we are so gla…
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An inevitable part of a woman’s life is menopause. After menopause, our bodies start to naturally produce less estrogen, which is an essential hormone for bone metabolism.As a result, many women are at an increased risk of low bone density. Low bone density is associated with osteoporosis, as well as fragile bones, and other physical health conditi…
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One of the highlights of our Detect & Detox Test Kit is providing personalized recommendations for product swaps and lifestyle changes. Truth be told, sometimes making these changes can be costly upfront. Sometimes you have to try a few products to see which one you like best. Other times, the products are more expensive than the ones you are using…
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Whether toxic chemicals are affecting our health, our fertility, or the health of our children, it’s common to feel a range of emotions. One of the most common emotions you may feel is anger. Anger is a common emotion in a person’s detox journey. We can become angry with the government for not stepping in, our loved ones for making it harder to mak…
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Understanding your menstrual cycle can be essential for optimizing your chances of conception. There are four phases of the menstrual cycle, with the follicular phase being the longest. The follicular phase is right before ovulation, so this is an important time window for couples who are trying to conceive. During this phase, intimacy can almost s…
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There is a strong connection between environmental toxicants and the development of type 2 diabetes. However, our environment is just one of many reasons why someone may develop diabetes. We must take a holistic approach and control as many other factors as possible to help prevent the development of diabetes, or perhaps improve some of the symptom…
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Thank you for joining us. We are so excited to chat today with a person who used our Million Marker Detect & Detox Test Kit. Today, we are going to go over their Chemical Exposure Report on this live. Our guest is Jennifer Cicci, an Integrative Health Practitioner and an advocate for Hugh & Grace products. I am an advisor to Hugh & Grace, and appre…
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Many of our followers are in the process of trying to conceive. In order for conception, a sperm must fertilize an egg. However, women have a finite number of eggs, which means that good egg quality is of the utmost importance. One of the best ways to support good egg quality is through proper nutrition and supplementation. That is why we are so ex…
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There is a famous saying by Judith Stern that we are big proponents of when it comes to preventative health. It goes, “Genetics loads the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger.” Environmental toxicants can disrupt our hormones, which can result in everything from cancer to type 2 diabetes to infertility. One of the most effective ways to contr…
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We’re always trying to instill good habits into our followers. One of the most efficient ways to create good habits is to do them at the same time everyday. There’s a reason for this. Humans are creatures of habit that are designed with an internal biological clock. This 24 hour cycle is known as our circadian rhythm. Our circadian rhythm plays a v…
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A report by the CDC and NHANES found PFAS in the blood of 97% of Americans. PFAS stands for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. They are a growing class of over 9,000 chemicals made of carbon-fluorine bonds, making these chemicals non-biodegradable, and earning PFAS the nickname “Forever chemicals.” PFAS are also a human health concern, …
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As many of you know, we work with people to help them limit their toxic chemical exposure, specifically by reducing their use of plastic chemicals.300 million tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Coming into contact with plastic is unavoidable, so we must do our part to limit how much is produced each year through recycling.Plastic isn’…
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We create a lot of content that looks at treating the body as a whole to maintain wellness and prevent illnesses. Perhaps nothing exemplifies how everything is connected, like fascia. Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs, and other structures, providing integrity and facilitating movement. It’s a complex system …
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Thank you for joining us. A couple of weeks back, we had nutritionist Amber Fischer on our IG Live to discuss adrenal health. If you would like to get a base understanding of how the adrenal glands work and their impact on our health, please check out our IG Live feed. That discussion just scratched the surface on balancing your adrenals naturally.…
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This episode features Alison Davin, founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO…
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A menstrual cycle can cause a whirlwind of emotions, fatigue, pains, and other symptoms at various times of the month. While having a period is a part of life, living in discomfort doesn’t always need to be. That’s why we’re going to discuss cycle syncing on today’s IG Live. Cycle syncing is when you change lifestyle habits like your diet or exerci…
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Today, we’re going to talk about Sjogren’s Syndrome. Sjogren's is when the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells that produce saliva and tears. The two most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth. Researchers believe that Sjogren's syndrome is caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Women are nine times more likely to dev…
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Many Detect & Detox Test takers have high toxic exposures from their beauty and skincare products. In fact, many of these products contain ingredients that can actually make skin problems worse for some people.As the name implies, hormone-disrupting chemicals disrupt hormones, which can alter how things work inside of our bodies. In turn, we can ex…
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Thank you for joining us. It is our passion to help others live healthier lives and improve their fertility through natural means. Detoxing from plastic chemicals with resources like our Detect & Detox Test Kit is an important way to help balance your hormones, but it is not the only solution. Our bodies need specific nutrients through diets and su…
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One of the most effective ways to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals is by eating as many wholesome foods as possible. Eating clean can come with some obstacles, such as knowing where to begin or figuring out what to look for. That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Braci Dutton. Braci is an Alternative & Holistic Health Coach and i…
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We will be joined by Dr. John Norian, a Reproductive Endocrinologist for HRC Fertility in Los Angeles. Dr. Norian and HRC Fertility’s embryology laboratory and reproductive genetics program offer o patients the state-of-the-art technologies that drive their world-renowned success rates. In fact, they also have a very high success rate for LGBTQIA+ …
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We’ve been creating a lot more content about food recently because many Detect & Detox Test users test high for hormone-disrupting chemicals due to toxins in their foods. We help people detox from BPA in their can liners, parabens used as preservatives, phthalates from their takeout containers, and more. However, there are other toxic chemicals in …
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52 percent of the global population are affected by a headache disorder every year, with 14 percent reporting migraines. Millions of people turn to over-the-counter remedies to deal with these headaches. However, these products are not intended for long-term use. Over-the-counter remedies may be masking underlying issues, can become ineffective wit…
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Thank you for joining us. Over the last few weeks, we’ve created a lot more content about food, including heavy metals in spices, pesticides, fertility nutrition, and more. That’s because food is so important to us. Not only does it provide us with nutrients, but food also brings families and cultures together. However, many foods that we love can …
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At Million Marker, we help men and women balance their hormones by helping them reduce their exposure to plastic chemicals. Many plastic chemicals mimic estrogen, which can disrupt the ways our hormones communicate. Women have fluctuating hormones as it is. Messing with these hormones can only make issues worse. Many women of childbearing age turn …
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Many members of the Million Marker community are dealing with or know somebody who is dealing with infertility. In fact, approximately 1 in 8 couples have trouble with trying to conceive, and that number continues to rise every year. Losing a child or having trouble conceiving is a very personal struggle for millions of people. In those moments, we…
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At Million Marker, we champion for people to use less plastic. Plastic chemicals not only mimic our hormones and impact our health, but they’re also not easily biodegradable, which makes them harmful to the environment. One of the most effective ways to reduce plastic use is to be more conscious about your shopping habits.As a company that tests pe…
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In Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia is a deeply personal and heartfelt podcast series that explores the impact of dementia on Glenroy Brown, a man of remarkable character, and his family. Through candid conversations, personal reflections, and expert insights, we share the journey of his life, from his early years in Jamaica to his current exp…
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Trying to conceive, carrying a child, giving birth, raising a child…all of this is hard work. We see the physical differences in mothers from their expanding bellies to carry their child, to the tired eyes of sleepless nights. However, many of us never witness the mental effects of fertility. One study of 122 women receiving fertility treatments fo…
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Today’s video is going to be a bit of a unique topic, as we’re going to touch upon intuition. Many of us get gut instincts, and more times than not, those feelings are correct. The reason why we’re such big fans of intuition is that many of us feel deep down that we need to change our habits. The products we use on a daily basis aren’t sustainable …
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When it comes to reducing your exposure to environmental toxins, we’re big proponents of every little bit counts. Many chemicals in common products, including personal care products, clothes, and cookware, can do harm to our bodies in small doses. The potential for health problems increases the more we burden our bodies with these types of chemical…
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According to the National Health Council, chronic diseases affect approximately 133 million Americans, representing more than 40% of the total population of this country. Many factors can contribute to the development of chronic diseases. Figuring out what these factors are and how to handle them can be confusing.That’s why we are so glad to be joi…
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Increasing research shows that the products that we use can influence the development of breast cancer cells. As we continue to use these products, the incidence of breast cancer in women has risen. In 2019, there were an estimated 3,771,794 women living with female breast cancer in the United States. Black women are at a 42% higher risk of develop…
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At Million Marker, we test people for toxic exposures so that they can live a healthier lifestyle. Changing your products creates a foundation to improve your physical health and mental health. However, complete wellness also includes tending to your emotions. Some might even say your spirit. That’s why we’re so happy to be joined by Lifestyle Desi…
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Many of our followers turn to us to help their families during the trying to conceive process. Lowering your toxic chemical burdens can be useful in helping your family while trying to conceive, especially when you’re going through the IVF process. IVF has become a viable and successful option for many families, with increasing interest happening o…
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We’re always looking for ways to support natural wellness, as many of these align with helping your body detox from harmful chemicals. One recommendation we’re always giving people is to go outdoors, as the sun has so many health benefits. Be sure to tap our Reels feed to watch past Lives about the sun’s role in our biological clock and circadian r…
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Thank you for joining us. Many of our health, digestive, even mental health issues can be tied to a leaky gut. Leaky gut is at the root of many disease processes today, including autoimmune diseases.What’s worse is that leaky gut can become a vicious cycle, as explained in a recent Instagram post from today’s guest, Dr. Taylor Krick. Dr. Taylor Kri…
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The liver is an important organ that is critical for detoxifying the body. Did you know that your gut microbes can play a role in how your liver functions? Whatever we consume in our diets can impact how our bodies detoxify. This includes how our bodies get rid of toxic chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and parabens. That’s why we’re so excited to ch…
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At Million Marker, we test levels of bisphenols, phthalates, parabens, and oxybenzone in your body to help you pinpoint which products are causing high exposures to these toxic chemicals so that you can balance your hormones naturally. Many of these chemicals mimic estrogen, which can disrupt your overall hormonal balance. One way that your hormone…
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At Million Marker, we are huge advocates for environmentally-friendly lifestyles. We test people for plastic chemicals not only in hopes of improving their health, but bettering the environment. Plastic isn’t going away anytime soon. So, we must do things in our everyday lives to help foster a healthier planet.That’s why we are so excited to be joi…
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You know that we love at-home body tests. At Million Marker, we have the Detect & Detox Test Kit. We measure the levels of BPA, BPS, BPF, parabens, phthalates, and oxybenzone in your urine. Many of these chemicals mimic estrogen, which can impact fertility. What we put in and on our bodies can greatly affect the health of our unborn children. That’…
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Many of our followers turn to us to help detox their bodies as they try to conceive. Limiting your EDC exposures is one significant way to improve your hormonal balance, but it won’t fix everything. We must also live a healthier lifestyle in general, which includes exercising. However, too much exercise can also start to have a negative effect on y…
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