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05/22/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Living with toxic VOCs (and SCCPs) in your home
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of compounds that can easily form gases. These are hazardous chemicals found in the air that can affect your health with short-term sensitization (allergic reactions) and/or cancer through long-term exposure. The American Lung Association explains that VOCs can be found in the air indoors and outdoors. Some of […]
04/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
3 Foods that are OK to eat moldy and 7 that are NOT
If you see mold on food that’s been lingering in your fridge, cutting away the moldy parts does NOT resolve the problem. There’s a good chance that the mold has grown deeper into the food than you think. The “roots” of the mold often expand further into many foods than what you can see. Is moldy food […]
04/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Canadian study finds banned cancer-causing chemicals in 88% of household products
If short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are banned, how come they are still present in everyday products? A study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts reported that these banned chemicals and potential carcinogens have been discovered in a wide array of household products. The study showed that SCCPs, a group of chemicals used in metalworking […]
03/30/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Depleted uranium poses health risk to people, pollutes water and farmland
Depleted uranium had been used during major conflicts in the past decades, including the two Gulf Wars. Shockingly, about 1,000 to 2,000 tons were used in the Second Gulf War alone – a conflict that only lasted around three weeks. Depleted uranium poses risk to both soldiers and local civilian populations. When ammunition made from depleted uranium strikes a target, […]
03/23/2023
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By Olivia Cook
CHEMICALS LIST: Toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products
Heavy metals, like aluminum, arsenic, calcium, chromium, iron, lead, mercury and zinc have been found in a wide variety of personal care products, including eye drops, eyeliners, foundations, lipsticks, nail colors, sunscreens, whitening toothpaste and more, according to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Some of them are intentionally added as ingredients, while others are contaminants. Research […]
03/20/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Toxic chemical CHLORMEQUAT, which is linked to reproductive issues, detected in oat-based cereals sold in the USA
Chlormequat, a chemical which has been linked to reproductive issues, was detected in several oat-based food products sold in grocery stores. The chemical is mainly used to regulate the growth of plants. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) commissioned tests on 13 non-organic, oat-based food products sold in the U.S. – which included products from very […]
03/20/2023
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By Olivia Cook
What Americans eat is ‘almost certainly’ making them sick, experts say
Tehrene Firman, content director of Brightly, a discovery platform for eco-conscious consumers, said that while unnaturally dyed foods and hormone-packed meats are the norm in the United States and not something most people think twice about, many of the foods Americans eat on a daily basis are actually banned in countries across the globe. Here […]
03/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Popular processed oils linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues
Processed seed and vegetable oils – such as soy, canola, sunflower, corn, peanut, grapeseed and safflower – are ubiquitous in the American diet. These oils have also been linked to various health issues, with a growing body of research backing it up. Ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Knobbe expounded on the dangers of these oils in a […]
01/19/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Flame retardants in household items linked to chronic diseases
Flame retardants meant to stop household fires have been linked to cancer and other chronic health conditions. Worse, these chemicals linger in homes years after they have been banned from use. Abby Campbell of NaturalHealth365 expounded on the history of these flame retardants in an article published on Christmas Day 2022. These chemicals were developed […]
11/02/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Pollutants and contaminants affect food supply from farm to plate
Environmental pollutants and contaminants adulterate food and drinking water through various routes from farm to plate and pose serious threats to human health, according to a study published in the Journal of Toxicology. Some of these occur naturally in the environment (plant toxins), while others are artificially induced by humans (whether intentional or accidental). The […]
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