We pay a price for all of our modern conveniences: Our homes are now filled with man-made substances that include all sorts of synthetic chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens linked to breast cancer.
Products such as furniture polish, cleaning products, paint and plastic dishes can introduce harmful chemicals into our environment and our bodies.
Chlorine is used in many swimming pools. It is also used as a disinfectant in municipal water systems, chlorine is toxic, even at low concentrations.
Studies link chlorine exposure through ingestion and showering with an increased risk of heart disease, allergic reactions and miscarriages, as well as increased rates of bladder, colon and rectal cancers. It also irritates t...
Ever think about how you can live a less toxic life? How about removing just a few key ingredients such as:
Propylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol is the main active ingredient in antifreeze. It is used in makeup, toothpaste, and deodorant. Use of stick deodorants are a big no no. Stick deodorants have a higher concentration of PG than is allowed...
As we return from our vacation I reflect on how clean the air & water was in northern Wisconsin. The lake had plenty of fish for our family fishing trip, the water was crystal clear and perfect for my sister and I to kayak on with ease. We ate local corn, local cherries, local cheese curds and enjoyed the outdoors as a family. We enjoyed...
Today is Father's Day and as we celebrate our fathers may we celebrate in a fun way and stay eco friendly as well. So forget the tie and think about some Organic Wine or Beer- hey he may even share it with you! A real practical idea for your dad the gardener may be a composter which will help any garden thrive.
I was recently at a facility where someone had decided to refinish wood floors and have them sealed with a very toxic sealant. Needless to say they did not consider that the building would be used by others later that evening or the next day. They did not have the room properly ventilated and the air in the entire building was very difficult to breath without feeling...
Every time you wash your dishes you leave a little bit of residue behind on your spoon, fork, cup, bowl or plate. This residue accumulates every time you wash your dishes. When you put hot food on your plate or in your cup it picks up part of the residue and you ingest it.
According to the EPA Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. They may include a variety of chemicals, some of which have short- and long-term adverse health effects on humans. Indoor concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher than outdoors, maybe even as much as ten times higher. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products inside your hom...
Indoor Air Quality is very important! Use of common cleaning products release fumes that can trigger asthma attacks. Household cleaners, furniture polish and air fresheners' may increase the risk of asthma in children and adults who have sensitivity. Those exposed to fumes from common household cleaning products were up to four times more likely to develop asthma symptoms th...
I am a environmentally conscious consumer with asthma who struggles with the over use of cleaning chemicals in our society. They are everywhere...in the grocery store, in the elevator of the building, at the airport, and recently while I was having lunch with a friend the waitress was spraying the table next to me with bleach. Years of research links...
We pay a price for all of our modern conveniences: Our homes are now filled with man-made substances that include all sorts of synthetic chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens linked to...
