There are as many as 17,000 secret chemicals that are potentially hazardous to our health, and to the environment, that we unwittingly use in our homes every day. Secret chemicals? Yes, according to a recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency, the names and physical properties of … [Read more...] about Secret Chemicals in Our Everday Products
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Food Labels Need a Makeover
Food manufacturers are clever. They try to make us think that processed food is just as healthy as unprocessed food, or that a product containing high fructose corn syrup is “All Natural.” A green checkmark label called “Smart Choices” recently appeared on hundreds of food packages, including … [Read more...] about Food Labels Need a Makeover
Nasty Chemical in Canned Food and Plastic Bottles
The toxic chemical BPA, or Bisphenol A is lurking in your hard plastic water bottles, baby sippy cups, dental sealants and in your canned food. BPA acts like estrogen and increases the risk of breast cancer and early puberty in women. It can cause reproductive damage and may lead to prostate and … [Read more...] about Nasty Chemical in Canned Food and Plastic Bottles
Lead in Your Dishes Can be Toxic
Lead in your dishware can be hazardous to your health. You may not be aware that most dishes sold in department stores and home decorating stores use lead glazes, without labeling them. Lead is a toxic substance that accumulates in your body, so even small amounts can pose a health hazard over … [Read more...] about Lead in Your Dishes Can be Toxic
Easy Ways to Make Your Kitchen Safe
Every single day you may be inhaling or ingesting toxic chemicals right in your very own kitchen. Things like your household cleaners, non-stick cookware, food containers and dishware can emit chemicals that are shown to cause health problems like learning disabilities, autism, asthma and … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Make Your Kitchen Safe
Is Your House Hazardous to Your Health?
Chemicals are invisible …you can’t see them on a piece of fruit or in carpet, nail polish or soap… but they can wreak havoc on our immune systems. Studies are coming out constantly about how chemicals from everyday products are resulting in health problems like learning disabilities, autism, … [Read more...] about Is Your House Hazardous to Your Health?
