How to protect yourself and your loved ones from PFAS/Forever Chemicals with Harvard’s Dr. Carmen Messerlian
This is one of those topics we want to know more about…but also kinda don’t. Because once you learn about forever chemicals, you can’t unlearn it.
PFAS, microplastics, forever chemicals) are now found everywhere—our bodies, our brains, our bones, and even the most remote parts of the Arctic. You can't avoid them. And they’re hiding in places you’d never expect: your frying pans, mattresses, favorite yoga pants, shampoo, tampons, sunscreen...and water. Yup.
But knowledge is power, and understanding where these chemicals lurk is the first step in limiting exposure. That’s why we’re thrilled (and maybe a little intimidated) to welcome Dr. Carmen Messerlian, assistant professor at Harvard’s Chan School of Public Health and founder of Vie Fertility. She’s here to break down what we can do to reduce our risk—without totally spiraling.
Key Takeaways:
Ditch plastic—use ceramic, metal, or glass (don’t cook, prep, or cut on plastic).
The small changes that limit your exposure
How to best use sunscreen
The sites you can rely on for information
Key Links:
ShopSorette (get 15% off!)
Woolly clothing (get $15 off when you spend $100)
Because forever chemicals may stick around—but so can we, armed with the right knowledge.
Find Dr. Messerlian online:
👉 Instagram: @drmesserlian
👉 Website: Vie Fertility
