A few weeks ago, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) added the artificial sweetener aspartame to a list of possible carcinogens, and the media freaked out. Soon, my social media feed was filled with “Diet Coke gives you cancer!,” “aspartame IS a carcinogen! soda is killing us!”and a million other headlines fromContinue reading “In Defense of Diet Coke: Aspartame is a Carcinogen?”
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Wellness Cults- Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste Netflix Review
I just finished watching “Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste” on Netflix, and uh… I have a lot of thoughts. Here, I run down the start-up darling’s rise from niche group event to elaborate (and expensive!) wellness gathering, and a bit about their downfall, sexual harassment claims, and the general “yikes” that ensued. Then IContinue reading “Wellness Cults- Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste Netflix Review”
Can You Reset the Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief?
My TikTok algorithm has figured out that I feel a fair amount of stress and anxiety, and gives me all kinds of suggestions to resolve it. Most recently, it’s started showing me techniques to reset the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve, running from your brain to your intestines, and itContinue reading “Can You Reset the Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief?”
Sugar Free Wine Doesn’t Exist. Neither Does Sulfite Free Wine.
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that my life is basically studying for law school, drinking wine, and reading about science. I’m genuinely interested in the science, history, and geography of wine as well as the taste, and I love learning about it. Like many of the topics on here, this one comesContinue reading “Sugar Free Wine Doesn’t Exist. Neither Does Sulfite Free Wine.”
BPA in Athletic Clothes: Should You Be Concerned?
Tons of people have sent me news articles this week about athletic clothes containing BPA. This comes after the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) sending legal notices to 15 athletic clothes brands after testing showed that many clothing items contained high levels of BPA (Bisphenol A). Naturally, people are concerned, because BPA exposure is associatedContinue reading “BPA in Athletic Clothes: Should You Be Concerned?”
Finding The Best Mood Support Supplements for Women- 5 “Natural” Mood Boosters
Mental health is an important issue to me — my mom is a counselor, and I live with a variety of mental health conditions. Either because of the difficulty of finding a provider, or the stigma associated with seeking treatment, many people turn to the internet for help, and this is totally understandable. Unfortunately, thisContinue reading “Finding The Best Mood Support Supplements for Women- 5 “Natural” Mood Boosters”
Biohacking for Beginners- Biohacks that Work and Biohacks to Avoid
Explaining biohacking for beginners- what is it, what works, what doesn’t, and the science behind
Wellness Trends We Need to Leave Behind
With the end of the year coming in about 5 hours, I wanted to look back to see which wellness trends caught my eye this year, and give predictions for wellness trends in 2022. I like having a yearly wrap-up, and I thought this would be a fun way to touch on all the thingsContinue reading “Wellness Trends We Need to Leave Behind”
15 Sustainable Gifts for People Who Have Everything
We’ve all been there — someone means the world to you, but you don’t know what possibly to give them to convey your love. You stress about it for weeks and ultimately settle on something you’re not totally excited about. I know that feeling, and I’m trying to avoid it with some thoughtful and sustainableContinue reading “15 Sustainable Gifts for People Who Have Everything”
Caroline Girvan EPIC vs. EPIC Heat- Which is Better?
Some of the links in this article are affiliate links, meaning if you buy through them, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. For more information on affiliate links, click here. Thank you for supporting my writing! If you’re not familiar with Caroline Girvan and the EPIC program, here’s your cueContinue reading “Caroline Girvan EPIC vs. EPIC Heat- Which is Better?”