I spoke with Dr. Sarah Anzola on how to treat menopause naturally. You can actually start implementing preventative practices in your 30's!

She also shared some links with us: Easy tip: Choosing soaps and other personal care products marked as “fragrance-free” often makes them a safer choice.

Cleaning with nontoxic options, such as vinegar and baking soda, for everyday use. You can also search for products that have been certified as safer choices by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products

You can learn more with the EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides/guide-healthy-cleaning

Choose glass, stainless steel, or ceramic containers when you can. Plastics can release toxic chemicals such as vinyl chloride and phthalates. This happens more easily when they’re heated. Try not to microwave food in plastic or use plastic cups or containers for hot food or drinks. Consider replacing nonstick cookware with ceramic, cast iron, or stainless steel. The chemicals that give your pans and skillets a slick surface have been linked to health problems.

This list includes top tips and links to dozens of sites with more information https://prhe.ucsf.edu/sites/g/files/tkssra341/f/wysiwyg/TM_en2018.pdf

 These cover food, tap water, and many products https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides

 Learn about the health effects of specific toxic substances https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/features/toxicsubstances/index.html

 These are frequently asked questions answered by ob-gyns https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/toxic-chemicals-steps-to-stay-safer-before-and-during-pregnancy

Simple advice on protecting yourself and your family, from a group of scientists and healthcare professionals https://projecttendr.com/what-you-can-do/

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