Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with estrogen, testosterone, insulin, thyroid, and other hormones. Estrogen not only affects reproductive health but also the heart, brain, and bones. Unfortunately, endocrine disruptors can end up in what we consume because they are often used in food processing equipment and packaging. Watch out for BPA, Perchlorate, and Phthalates. […]
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Why Healthy Change is Hard
Happy Food / October 18, 2017
Why is healthy change so difficult? Too often we are motivated by a sense of guilt, fear, or regret. Surveys/research shows that this is the least effective strategy. Experts in behavioral change all agree that long lasting change is more likely to stick if it’s self-motivated and based on positive thinking. In my office, this
