Heidi Fritz

2 months ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer |Heidi Fritz

We turn our attention to the environmental toll of healthcare. Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive buildings in the U.S., generating significant waste and greenhouse gas emissions. We’ll examine efforts to improve sustainability practices, from energy efficiency to waste reduction, and discuss what more needs to be done to address this growing challenge.

Mar 10, 2024 | alive.com | Heidi Fritz

What are xenobiotics? The term xenobiotics includes a number of substances that are foreign to animal biological systems, such as drugs, pesticides, cosmetics, flavourings, food additives, industrial chemicals, and environmental pollutants. It’s been estimated that humans are exposed to between 1 and 3 million xenobiotics over a lifetime.

Mar 6, 2024 | deliciousliving.com | Heidi Fritz

Daily living exposes us and our environment to an increasing number of foreign chemicals and byproducts, often called xenobiotics. But our body is equipped with a complex system of detoxification processes that work to expel these foreign substances. Supporting this amazing system is key to good health. What are xenobiotics?

Oct 25, 2023 | alive.com | Heidi Fritz

When we don’t get enoughSleep disorders including insomnia can develop for a variety of reasons, such as anxiety or depression, substance abuse, hormonal imbalances such as thyroid disorders or menopause, overweight or obesity, and sleep apnea. A sleep disorder may be a wake-up call to address a more serious issue. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked with increased risk of heart disease, obesity, immune dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and even cancer.