In this episode, we talk about the composition of different kinds of plastics used in the kitchen and what those numbers in triangles mean on the bottom of containers.  Petroleum based plastics are comprised of thousands of chemicals.  At what point do we as consumers demand that all products be safe--with no exposure to hazardous chemicals?  We can't assume that manufacturers and big dollar corporations are sincerely looking out for our health and welfare.  Follow the money.

PB&J peel back the science behind Alzheimer’s — what it is, how it quietly rewires the brain, and the early signs that shouldn’t be ignored. From everyday forgetfulness to groundbreaking discoveries in protein research, this episode connects the dots between aging, memory, and the hope emerging from new therapies.

Many of us use stainless steel products and implements in the kitchen, including pots, pans, flatware, baking pans, and serving utensils.  In this episode, we discuss the different grades of stainless steel and the other metals used with stainless steel that may pose adverse health effects to users.  But not to worry--there's likely no need to get rid of your stainless steel.

What’s really fueling your favorite “energy” and “fitness” drinks — and why that daily boost may pack more caffeine than three cups of coffee. In this episode, we reveal how caffeine sharpens performance but can also trick your body into stress mode.

In this episode, we discuss the many many products we use daily to improve the smell of our environment and ourselves.  Unfortunately, the ingredients of these products contain mysterious ingredients to generate their fragrance, some of which are harmful to our health and especially to those who are vulnerable like pregnant women and children.  Sometimes natural really is the best and safest.

In this episode, we break down sports drinks, protein powders, and so-called “healthy” bars—when they work, when they don’t, and how to choose smartly. Real talk backed by recent science to upgrade your nutrition game.

In this episode, J and PB discuss the research and shocking reality of the safety of spices we use in our food.  The amount of heavy metals found in popular spices and spice blends, based on studies by Consumer Reports and detailed by OrganicallyHuman.com should worry everyone.  FDA needs to step up and look at this situation ASAP.

Essential oils do more than smell nice—they activate your nose, brain, and even skin receptors. In this episode, Pam takes the lead to discuss the science behind essential oils, their calming effects, risks, and surprising links to memory and emotion.

Per CNN regarding a 2023 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Study, "most American adults and more than a third of children use dietary supplements".  In this episode, we discuss the regulatory requirements for dietary supplement labeling and marketing and also emphasize the lack of federal agency product testing for contaminants before supplements are available for purchase.

More than half of adults take supplements alongside prescriptions — but not all combos are safe. In this episode, we break down how vitamins and minerals interact with prescriptions and why timing matters.