Posts Tagged ‘toxins’
Study: The 10 Best Indoor Plants for Eliminating Toxic Air Pollution
After spending most of our evolution in natural environments, we have an innate desire to interact with the natural world. Nature plays a vital role in human health and relationships, by easing stress and enhancing physical and mental relaxation. Most of us spend about 90% of our time indoors, and this means we are not…
Read MoreWhat’s Really In A Big Mac?
The answer is… a sesame seed bun, American cheese, special sauce, 100% beef patty, sliced pickles, shredded lettuce and onions… or so we’re told. On closer inspection when perusing the US McDonald’s website there are over 72 ingredients that go into this world famous burger. Many of which I wouldn’t be happy putting in my…
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 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 MoreLaundry Detergent Chemicals Absorbed Through Skin and Inhaled
Most laundry detergents are loaded with extremely toxic chemicals that you could be absorbing through your clothes. Residues of these chemicals are left on your clothes and are absorbed by your skin and evaporated into the air where they are breathed in. Most would be surprised to find that even ‘Green’ labeled detergents contain toxic…
Read MoreStudy: Sweating Detoxifies Dangerous Metals and Petrochemicals
New research is revealing something remarkable about why the body sweats. Beyond its obvious role in regulating body temperature, sweating has been found to facilitate the elimination of accumulated heavy metals and petrochemicals, indicating that if we want to be healthy we should put regular effort into doing more sweating. Sweating has long been known…
Read MoreStudy: Polyester Underwear Lowers Sperm Counts, Atrophies Testicles, and Decreases Sexual Desire
According to a study in 2003, average sperm counts have dropped 50 percent worldwide since World War II, and the World Health Organization reports up to 12 percent of couples with women of childbearing age are infertile. Studies show environmental chemicals are one contributor to the epidemic of infertility, and now we have strong evidence…
Read More7 Ways to Cancer-Proof Your Home
When it comes to cancer, you probably want to do what you can to avoid it. But how do you do that when it seems like everything around you poses a cancer risk? Here are seven important steps to removing the most obvious cancer risks from your home. They include checking for and removing: radon,…
Read MoreDr. Yu's Detoxification Protocol: How to Remove Toxic Chemicals from your Body
We are all being exposed to numerous toxic chemicals everyday, and if we want to survive in this toxic world it is essential that we learn how to remove the chemicals that have taken years to ingest and accumulate. Dr. George Yu has developed an advanced detoxification protocol for those serious about removing large quantities…
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