Toxins
Monsanto’s Roundup Found in 75% of Air and Rain Samples
In recent years, Roundup was found to be even more toxic than it was when first approved for agricultural use, though that discovery has not led to any changes in regulation of the pesticide. A new U.S. Geological Survey has concluded that pesticides can be found in, well, just about anything. Roundup herbicide, Monsanto’s flagship weed killer, was…
Read MoreStudy: Sleep Removes Toxic Chemicals from the Brain
Although we don’t know exactly why, there is no question that sleep is crucial for the brain and overall health. Without proper sleep, the chance of disease and stress increases notably. Now, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Center for Translational Neuromedicine have found that sleeping actually helps detoxify the brain, potentially…
Read MoreStudy: Chemicals in Car Interiors More Dangerous Than in Homes
“Our research shows that autos are chemical reactors, releasing toxins before we even turn on the ignition.” – Jeff Gearhart, the Ecology Center’s Clean Car Campaign Director After testing air quality in 200 of the most popular cars in 2011, researchers found high concentrations of more than 275 chemicals associated with birth defects, learning impairment,…
Read More8000 Carcinogenic Chemicals Found in Bed Sheets and Pillowcases
If you are sleeping on bed sheets that are not organic, then every night your body is being exposed to an assortment of carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde, bleach, ammonia, and heavy metals. This burden of chemicals, absorbed through the skin and lungs, will accumulate in your body until one day it is no longer able…
Read MoreIndoor Air Pollution 2 to 5 Times Worse Than Outdoor, Declares World Health Organization
In a 2013 press release, the World Health Organization declared that outdoor air pollution is a leading cause of cancer deaths, and yet the Environmental Protection Agency has found that indoor levels of pollutants are “2 to 5 times higher – and occasionally more than 100 times higher – than outdoor pollutant levels.” The point…
Read MoreStudy: Toxic Metals and Carcinogens Found in Popular Lipsticks
In chemical testing of 32 commonly used lipsticks and lip glosses, a study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives and conduced at the University of Berkeley in California, researchers found high concentrations of cancer-causing metals. Carcinogenic chemicals found in the lipsticks & lip glosses include: Cadmium (known carcinogen) Chromium (known carcinogen) Titanium (recently classified…
Read MoreConsumer Alert! Tampons and Pads Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Tampon producing companies will probably never warn you about the chemicals contained in their products – so here’s your warning. The average woman will have her period once a month, for about 5 days, for around 40 years of her life. Products to keep women clean and fresh during this period are a necessity. Because…
Read MoreTeflon: It’s Deadly to Birds… Who’s next?!
Here’s a sign that Teflon coating could cause serious health problems: It gives off fumes that kill birds! Veterinarians call it “Teflon Toxicosis” and it happens because birds develop powerful respiratory reactions to Teflon fumes. In this article you’re going to learn the potential health consequences of using teflon coated pans and other cooking products.…
Read MoreYoga Mats Off-Gas 108 Different Toxic Chemicals
Lurking in your yoga mat is highly toxic chemicals which offgas and can be absorbed through inhalation. With increased interest in yoga also comes an increase in the numbers of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) yoga mats sold across the country. Completely at odds with the yoga philosophy of a healthy planet, PVC yoga mats off-gas some…
Read MoreStudy: Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Nearly 100 Common Soaps and Shampoos
Does your shampoo contain carcinogenic chemicals? And do you love yourself enough to change to a cleaner product? If you use store-bought, conventionally-formulated shampoos, conditioners, body washes and other similar personal care products on a regular basis, you could be exposing yourself to high doses of a cancer-causing chemical that few people are even aware…
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