Dr Mark Sanders, ND - Trinity Wellness Center

12/31/2025

Great News: NY Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Bill S.1548, the Ban on PFAS & Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products Act. New York joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, and Rhode Island in restricting toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals in menstrual products. But S.1548 goes even further, also banning formaldehyde, heavy metals lead and mercury, parabens, phthalates, and more. This is good news for New York women and is another pressure point for corporations to make personal hygiene products safer for ALL Americans.

You may recall... we promoted a new study in November about propylparaben, a widely used preservative found in baked goods, shampoos, lotions, and pharmaceuticals. The study found propylparaben may harm ovarian function and reduce fertility across generations. And corporations put this stuff into menstrual products??!! It begs the question: why are manufacturers putting poisons into menstrual products in the first place? And why is the FDA allowing it??

Read the bill:👇

12/25/2025

From Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all of us—may your holidays be merry, bright, and filled with joy.
Wishing you health, peace, and joy this season and in the New Year.
May your celebrations—whether Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Bodhi Day, Las Posadas, or any other tradition—be filled with warmth and happiness.
Dr. Mark and Fiona

12/22/2025

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Ryan Walsh, Peggy Ann Creagh Morey, Paulo L Costa

12/22/2025

Mindful Eating for the Holidays and everyday.

1. Take a slow breath before your first bite. 🫁
2. Notice the color, texture and scent of your food. 👀👃
3. Eat without multitasking and savor each bite. 😋
4. Practice gratitude for the meal and those you share it with. 🙏🍽️
5. Tune into what your body is telling you. 👂

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Healthy eating starts in the kitchen, but better habits at mealtime and in your environment can boost the benefits. Try these expert tips to get started.

12/22/2025

As of September 2019, more than 50% of currently available FDA-approved drugs are either directly or indirectly derived from natural products. One of the best-selling pharmaceuticals of the past two decades, atorvastatin (Lipitor)—a cholesterol-lowering medication—originates from a compound produced by the fungus Penicillium citrinum. Between 1992 and 2017, U.S. sales of atorvastatin totaled approximately US$94.67 billion.

This underscores the importance of remembering the original sources of many modern medicines: traditional plant-based remedies. While such knowledge cannot be patented or marketed for profit and does not carry FDA approval, it represents a rich cultural and historical legacy that has been developed and refined over centuries.

With the dual threats of antibiotic resistance and emerging pandemics, finding new drugs becomes even more urgent. A trove of medicines may be lying under our nose.

12/21/2025

The Benefits of Walking a Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is more than just a physical activity—it’s a mindful journey that offers profound benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has a single, winding path leading to the center and back out again, creating a sense of calm and clarity. Here are some key benefits:
1. Stress Reduction
The rhythmic, meditative nature of walking a labyrinth helps slow your breathing and quiet your mind. This can reduce stress and promote relaxation.
2. Mental Clarity
As you follow the path, distractions fade away. Many people use labyrinth walks to reflect on challenges, make decisions, or simply clear mental clutter.
3. Emotional Healing
The journey inward and outward can symbolize letting go of burdens and returning renewed. It’s often used in grief work or during times of transition.
4. Spiritual Connection
Labyrinths have been used for centuries as tools for prayer and contemplation. Walking can deepen your sense of connection—whether to yourself, nature, or something greater.
5. Physical Wellness
Gentle walking improves circulation and supports overall well-being, making it accessible for most fitness levels.
Walking a labyrinth is a simple yet powerful practice. Whether outdoors in a garden or indoors on a canvas, it invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.

12/20/2025

Influenza Spread in 2025 🦠 : What You Need to Know
This year’s flu season is showing higher transmission rates compared to previous years, driven by increased travel and reduced adherence to preventive measures. Key factors include:
✅ Early onset in several regions
✅ Multiple circulating strains
✅ Impact on vulnerable populations
How to protect yourself and others:
• Support your immunity by getting 7-8 hours of sleep each nightly
• Practice good hand hygiene
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Wear masks in crowded spaces
Let’s work together to reduce the spread and protect our communities!

Flu rates are rapidly rising across the United States, with hospitalizations hitting their third-highest level in 15 years according to CDC data. Here's what experts recommend you do to stay safe this holiday season.

12/19/2025

When seeking to replicate the festive aroma of Christmas with an artificial tree, many individuals resort to plug-ins and candles, which can pose potential health risks. Ensuring optimal indoor air quality is crucial, both indoors and outdoors. Learn how to choose naturally occurring scents. 👇
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Love cozy holiday scents? A Columbia expert explains the health risks of scented candles—and safer ways to enjoy festive aromas at home.

12/19/2025

This week, a significant increase in media attention has focused on the role of Whole Foods in children's health, driven largely by the new Lancet series on Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs).

The series has brought this critical conversation to the forefront, and for good reason. Recent analyses reveal that UPFs now comprise up to 70% of children's daily caloric intake, a stark shift with profound implications for lifelong health. (https://lnkd.in/ecM2nz2H)

A comprehensive review highlights the extensive impacts of UPFs, including early obesity, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disruption, cognitive challenges, and mental health concerns. Notably, these issues begin very early in life, with toddlers and preschoolers already consuming high proportions of UPFs. However, there is positive news: this trajectory can be altered, as diet quality is not fixed, and UPF intake is one of the most modifiable risk factors in child health.

Practical steps can be taken to make a meaningful difference, including incorporating nutrition education into medical training, improving access to cost-saving whole foods, enhancing children's access to healthy school meals and ensuring college campuses offer healthy options, and making nutrition counseling available and covered by insurance.

As we advocate for integrative, nutrition-centered care globally, one key message remains: whole foods are crucial for protecting children's health, both today and in the long term.

12/18/2025

Conversation for parents and children .

12/17/2025

I grew up reading the Hardy Boys and I read them to my boys.

One author has been credited with creating the virtuous teenagers’ thrilling adventures for almost a century. But there’s a story behind that, too