You might not be aware… But all of those nasty chemicals, solvents, toxins and other dangerous compounds in our environment get into your body... and stay there... ...unless you do something about it. And your main detox organs - your liver, kidneys, skin and lungs - were NOT designed to handle this level of contami … Read More
Black mold syndrome? If you’re experiencing unexplained health symptoms it’s important to look to your environment for potential causes, including the presence of toxic black mold. To be clear, black mold (or Stachybotrys chartarum) isn’t inherently toxic, but it can produce mycotoxins (and other biologically active metab … Read More
Any time you apply a chemical substance to your body, be it hand lotion, shaving cream or underarm antiperspirant, you run the risk of exposure to potentially harmful toxins. In the case of antiperspirant, one of the main “chemicals” of concern is aluminum (which is actually a heavy metal, not a chemical). Aluminum is the … Read More
Do you ever walk into your house and breathe a big sigh of relief that you’re home? It’s second nature, as our homes are (ideally) our place of respite from the outside world. Unfortunately, your house is also home to chemicals and other toxins – a lot of them. With each breath of your home’s air, one study found you coul … Read More
I don’t want to alarm you... But there’s a very good chance you and your family are consuming foods and products loaded with antifreeze. You see, the base for traditional antifreeze is the deadly ethylene glycol. It’s relative, propylene glycol, is used to manufacture so-called ‘safer’ anti-freezes for people who don’ … Read More
Guys, when you carry your cell phone, the worst place to put it is in your front pant pocket, especially if you’d like to father children. This puts it in close proximity to your nether regions, where new research shows the radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation it emits may harm your fertility. The study, an analysis o … Read More
Did you know that the average American has 212 chemicals in their body right now?[i] You’re exposed daily, virtually 24/7, in the air you breathe, the water you drink and even the food you eat. Items in your home that you depend on and love — like your couch cushions, your non-stick pans, and your favorite scented candles — … Read More
Fluoride isn’t the only chemical in drinking water to get national attention lately. The EPA has been under fire because of widespread contamination of atrazine–one of the most commonly used weed-killers in the United States. How widespread? Chances are if you live in the U.S. it's in your water now. The chemical h … Read More
Can you get radiation poisoning from your tuna fish sandwich? Maybe not enough to experience noticeable symptoms after enjoying your hot tuna melt, but scientists were astonished last year to find 15 out of 15 - that's 100% - of tuna fish caught off the U.S. Pacific coast and checked for radiation tested positive f … Read More
Your body is a temple, but sadly it’s likely a heavily polluted one. No matter how healthy you eat and how "clean” you try to live, toxins are difficult -- if not impossible -- to escape. They’re found in food and water; they exist in your home’s carpeting, dust and couch cushions; they’re in your personal care products … Read More