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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 […]

12/14/2017 / By Russel Davis

Go organic, inside and out while pregnant: Chemicals in personal care products can affect the development of your baby

A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has revealed that a mixture of endocrine disrupting chemicals found in various industrial and food sources may affect fetal development among pregnant women. The researchers screened for up to 27 chemicals — including seven drugs, 14 industrial chemicals, and six sociocultural chemicals like alcohol or caffeine — as part of the […]

05/04/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Feeling sick? The average American home collects 40 pounds of toxic dust per year

A recent report by Today.com showed that the average American home collects as much as 40 pounds of dust annually. According to the report, dust is home to microscopic organisms called dust mites, which reproduce fast and pose a threat to the general public’s health. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) cautioned that dust mites may […]

04/24/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Skin care expert reveals the 20 most toxic chemical ingredients in beauty products… are you poisoning yourself?

Renowned skin care expert Dr. Trevor Cates lists 20 of the most toxic chemicals found in personal care products. “What we put on our skin should be as clean as what we eat. But for most people, it’s not. Even in tiny amounts, many of the chemicals commonly found in our cosmetics can have a […]

03/28/2017 / By Russel Davis

Toxic hairsprays found to cause penile birth defects in boys

Chemical-laden hairsprays prove detrimental to the reproductive health of male infants, according to a new study. Researchers at the Amiens University Hospital in France found that exposure to hair chemicals during early pregnancy may elevate the risk of a genital defect called hypospadias in male infants by up to 80%. In contract, no correlation was seen with […]

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