Tag: toxins
The Plastic Poison That Lingers for Generations of Children
BPA (bisphenol A) is a hormone-disrupting synthetic estrogen chemical additive that is used in many forms of plastic and packaging products. Numerous studies have...
Cumulative Exposure to Dangerous Toxins a Very Real Threat for Children
While a great deal of buzz arose with the recently vilified Stanford University study about the questionable benefits of organic foods for children, new...
The Toxic Workplace: Know the Risks of Where You Work
In a study published in the online journal Environmental Health, researchers set out to outline the link between breast cancer risk and workplace exposure...
Soy: The “Health Food” That’s Killing You
It seems there are a lot of health advocates and vegetarians who espouse and depend on the wonderful health benefits inherent in the little...
4 Toxic Body Signals You Should Never Ignore
Have you ever wondered if the pains we feel on a regular basis are really “normal”? Is it normal to get frequent headaches? To...
I Didn’t Know That Was Made with BPA
BPA (bisphenol A) – an organic compound that is used to make plastics, is considered an estrogen mimicker and has been identified as a significant risk...
Is Plastic Causing Your Belly Fat?
In a study published in the journal Environmental Health, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that the chemical Bisphenol A –...
Exposure to Toxins Can Turn Genes On and Off
Q: I thought I was born with my genes (some from Mom, some from Dad), and they made me who I am. Now I...
Repel These 5 Household Pests Naturally
In a recent report, a man died in Florida after a bug-eating contest in which he consumed cockroaches and worms to win a pet...
Colorful Detergent Pods Create Major Risk for Children
For 63 years, American kids have been playing Candyland, with its Gum Drop Mountain and Queen Frostine. So it's no surprise infants are attracted...
