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submitted by: admin on 10/13/2014
According to an article published in the April 2014 issue of Chemical Research in Toxicology, triclosan and octylphenol promote breast cancer growth in mice. Triclosan is found in the urine of 75% of Americans! MIce exposed to both chemicals had larger and more dense breast cancer tumors than mice not exposed to them.
In second article published...
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
A NY study published in Environmental Research found that among overweight kids that the higher the phthalate concentrations in their body, the higher their weight up to about 10%. Phthalates are plasticizers that make plastics like PVC flexible. They likely also disrupt the endocrine system and may well cause reduced sperm counts, testicular atrophy and an increased...
submitted by: admin on 09/19/2013
What you put on your skin goes directly into your lymphatics and circulation without passing the liver first, as happens when we eat something. And, some chemicals are more permeable across the skin than across the gut. You should not put anything on your skin that you would not eat! Autopsy studies show that mineral oil widely permeates our internal...
submitted by: admin on 09/03/2019
A study from the US Geological Survey published in February of 2014 in the journal, Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry documented that the herbicide, Roundup (glyphosate) was present in 75% of the air and rain samples tested in Mississippi in 2007. In fact, 37 compounds were found in either air or rain samples and 20 were detected in both!
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submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
An article published in the May of 2012 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that people with variation in certain obesity genes tend to eat more meals and snacks, consume more calories, and often choose high fat, sugary foods. It may be possible to minimize this genetic risk by changing one's eating patterns through conscious eating.
submitted by: admin on 08/04/2014
There are about 17,000 chemicals in common household products and few are tested for safety or tested before they are put on the store shelves. The terms on the labels (organic, natural) are unregulated.
Commercial cleaners are polluting our homes and contributing to the rise in chronic diseases including asthma and allergies because they weaken our...
submitted by: admin on 12/22/2024
Indoor pollution is worse, according to the EPA, than outside. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, come from paints and glues and should be avoided. They are endocrine disruptors that are not safe. Even candles and air fresheners are another source of air pollution in the home. Beeswax is best for candles. Fragrances have up to 100 chemicals that can add to...
submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013
Toxins are ubiquitous. In a study of 9 people, 167 chemicals were found that caused cancer, were endocrine disruptors, reproductive toxins, neurotoxins, and caused birth defects. Details of the study are discussed.
submitted by: admin on 10/17/2013
There are many causes for being overweight and the solutions offered that relate to diets, pills, and diet programs that don't work. Yet there are many areas that can work that are offered. The evaluation of someone who is overweight or obese is discussed.