Isn’t it common sense that we should NOT eat lead, even in minuscule amounts? We’ve gotten it out of paint and gasoline because of its links to birth defects and mental retardation. Says Health Canada, “Exposure to lead may have subtle effects on the intellectual development of infants and children. Infants and toddlers are particularly […]
Is there a direct link between cancer, autism and all the toxins in our environment? Deanna Duke, author of the new must-buy book, The Non-Toxic Avenger: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, believes there is. And with good reason: In 2007, Deanna’s husband Hank, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable, extremely life-shortening form […]
The Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition is working hard to get Congress to pass the Safe Chemicals Act. The legislation would require chemicals to be proven safe before they can be used in toys, clothes, furniture and other products that kids are likely to encounter. Actress Jessica Alba, left, is probably one of the highest-profile […]
Moms, consumer groups, nurses, and other health professionals have succeeded in getting Johnson & Johnson to begin to remove toxic chemicals from its baby shampoo. Two years ago, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reported that J&J’s baby shampoo contained quarternium-15, which releases formaldhyde, as well as the chemical product 1,4-dioxane. Both formaldehye and dioxane are […]
It is time to ban Bisphenyl-A. In fact, banning Bisphenyl-A is long overdue. This toxic chemical, also known as BPA, can make kids sick. Previous studies have indicated that BPA can cause baby boys to be born with short penises that could ultimately make reproduction difficult when the boys become men. A study released yesterday […]
Do you hate mosquitos? Who doesn’t? But just hating them won’t make them go away. One way to keep them at bay is to use a good but non-toxic to humans repellent; I list some options below. But it also helps to trap them, which is why I want you to know about a […]
If you’re anything like me, when you buy lipstick or eye make-up, it’s because you want to look better, not feel worse. But many cosmetics contain questionnable ingredients that have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and asthma and respiratory disease. I’ve switched to more eco-friendly, non-toxic personal care products, but shouldn’t EVERY cosmetic be […]
2.5kviews Skin cancer is scary and ugly. I should know. I’ve had it seven times. And every time, I’ve had to have it cut out or burned off in order to control it. Why do I get skin cancer so often? In part, I’m genetically pre-disposed. My ancestors were northern Europeans from Scotland and Poland, […]
