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10/10/2018 / By S.D. Wells

Not a smoker? Doesn’t matter, because the SAME DEADLY CHEMICALS in cigarettes are also found in conventional food, medicine, and personal care products

Non-smokers tend to look down on smokers, thinking “they’re doing it to themselves” by poisoning their bodies unnecessarily, knowing good and well that the boatload of chemicals in commercial cigarettes are burning up the tissue in their lungs, robbing their system of nutrients, and inviting cancer cells to develop. Well, guess what? Attention all non-smokers… […]

10/10/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Swimming with sunscreen damages the environment AND wildlife: Study

Most people slather on sunscreen before they go swimming without giving it a second thought. They believe they’re doing something good for their body by protecting it from the sun; perhaps they haven’t gotten the message that the sun isn’t quite as bad for them as it’s made out to be. Whether you believe you […]

09/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Mercury poisoning signs and symptoms

Mercury may be a naturally occurring metal but it is a deadly neurotoxin that can lead to numerous health issues and even cause death. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the heavy metal to be one of the most dangerous group of chemicals and is, according to the group, a “major public health concern.” Mercury […]

09/20/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Do YOU brush with hand sanitizer? Recently banned in hand-washing products, the chemical is still found in toothpaste

Oral health is essential to wellness: Cavity-free teeth and healthy gums are less prone to infection and disease. Bacteria can’t easily multiply and weaken the immune system of someone who makes it a point to practice oral hygiene. A person who brushes his teeth regularly can smile and laugh more freely, and he has more […]

07/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Many cleaning products, especially those billed as “antibacterial,” contain toxic chemicals that cause physical damage

Although may appear harmless, cleaning products, especially those labeled as “antibacterial,” contain various toxic chemicals, allergens, and irritants that are deadly when used long-term, according to an article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com. Some of the commonly used toxic ingredients in these many cleaning products are the following: Parabens – Used as preservatives in soaps, parabens are hormone […]

06/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

BPA alternative, bisphenol S, just as dangerous – even tiny concentrations of BPS can impair brain development

By now, most people are well aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A, or BPA, and it has become commonplace to see plastic goods boasting of being BPA-free on the label. As long as you stick to items that you’re sure don’t contain BPA, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about, right? Unfortunately, it looks […]

06/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Follow these simple tips to minimize your exposure to “obesogens” – everyday chemicals that make you fat

In the U.S., obesity is easily one of the nation’s biggest health problems. Approximately 40 percent of American adults are clinically obese, as are another 20 percent of children and teens – and that’s not including the number of people who are simply “overweight.” In late 2017, it was reported that obesity rates in America […]

05/23/2018 / By Jayson Veley

Vapor emissions from personal care products comparable to rush hour pollution, shocking study concludes

According to a new CIRES and NOAA study, emissions of siloxane, which is a common ingredient often found in shampoos, lotions and deodorants, are comparable in magnitude to certain components of car exhaust, such as benzene, emitted into the atmosphere during rush-hour traffic in Boulder, Colorado. The study, which was published in the journal Environmental […]

05/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Singaporean authorities find 18 cosmetic products contain high levels of mercury and other dangerous ingredients

The national health product regulator of Singapore has identified 18 cosmetics that failed to declare the dangerous ingredients they contained. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned that these beauty products contain unsafe levels of mercury and other toxic ingredients, an article in The Straight Times stated. In a recent statement, the HSA revealed that some of the products have […]

05/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Sunscreens destroy coral reefs by releasing harmful chemicals that disrupt microorganisms found in water

Summer is a time for sun, sea, and surf. Now, it’s also becoming a time to harm corals and the marine life they protect. That’s because the sunscreen which tourists apply generously on their skin before getting into the beach has chemicals that harm the corals living thousands of feet below the sea. Diana Slijkerman, an […]

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