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Chemical Phthalates in Food Packaging Linked With Lower IQ in KidsWe all want our children to be as happy and healthy as possible, and as parents we go to great lengths to ensure that’s the case. Avoiding potentially harmful…
Foodborne-illness risk during the holidays can be cut down with simple precautionsAs families across the world begin preparation for the family feasts they will be serving during the holidays, there’s one thing that is always a concern and…
Toxic Chemicals Found in Most Hair DyesBy now many of you know that some of products we use on a daily basis contain potentially harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be found in products such as hand…
5 Tips for a Christmas Free of E-wasteEvery year the holidays bring with them the newest and most popular electronic device of that year, so for many families it’s out with the old and in with the…
Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in a Majority of Seasonal Holiday Décor ProductsThe holidays are a time when families love to deck the halls with boughs of holly, but with some traditional holiday decorations containing potential harmful chemicals…
Top 5 Ways to Ensure Safe, Natural Toys for KidsWith the holidays rapidly approaching it’s important to remember that cosmetics, grooming products, and cleaning products aren’t the only daily use items…
10 Harmful Chemicals in CosmeticsMost of us know the best way to avoid toxic chemicals is to pay close attention to the ingredients in the cleaning products we use on a daily basis. And while this is…
12 Household Toxins You Should Banish From Your HomeOver the last few years antibacterial soap has become all the rage, but serious concerns are now being raised over the chemicals used in some of the most popular…
Conference Highlights Fluoride Health RisksFluoridated water is ingested by more than 150 million Americans every day, and millions more consume fluoride through products such as toothpaste, pesticides, and…
Is Your Pet a Toxic Dumping Ground?Keeping our families safe from harmful chemicals is important to us all, and for many, our pets are cherished members of those families. But did you know dogs are…
Periodontal Disease Linked to Life Threatening DiseasesThe common cold is the second most common infection, the first… periodontal disease aka Gum disease. In fact, “by the age of 35, most people have some…
The Human Experiment: Exploring the rise in reproductive problemsTherese Kerr believes the beauty products she used to coat her body in are to blame for the bout of endometriosis she suffered when she was 30. "Without a…
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