Health Hazards To Know About

Understanding the relationship between alcohol and the liver reveals two things to us.   First, it shows us how important the liver is to our health.  At the same time, it reveals how vulnerable the liver can be to toxins.  While the liver’s function is...

The term body burden refers to the accumulated total of chemical toxins in the human body.   The term can be used to collectively describe the total number of toxic agents present in our systems at any given point in time.  Just as often, however,...

BPA stands for Bisphenol-A.  This chemical compound is prevalent throughout our society because it is used as a key ingredient in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.    Polycarbonate plastic has come to be one of the most prevalent forms of plastic used...

AIR FRESHENERS Most air fresheners interfere with your ability to smell by coating your nasal passages with an oil film, or by releasing a nerve deadening agent. Known toxic chemicals found in an air freshener: Formaldehyde: Highly toxic, known carcinogen. Phenol: When phenol touches your skin it...

Lead is the number one environmental health threat to our children - U.S. department of Health And Human Services Next to chlorine, lead is the most common contaminant found in tap water. Lead in drinking water usually originates between the water main in the street and the household...

In short, microwaves distort the molecular structure of the foods. They destroy much of the nutrients and cause many other problems with the immune system over a period of time. If you love your family read this and take the extra couple of minutes to heat the food up...

"We are quite convinced, based on this study, that there is an association between cancer and chlorinated water." - Medical College Of Wisconsin research team The addition of chlorine to our drinking water began in the late 1800s and by 1904 was the standard in water treatment, and...

CHICAGO, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was released by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, and Professor emeritus, Environmental Medicine, University of Illinois School of Public Health, Chicago: The Environmental Working Group, Coming Clean, and Health Care Without Harm groups are to be...

Charles Williamson, M.D., co-director of the Toxic Studies Institute in Boca Raton, Florida and colleague, Jordan Davis, M.D., sat down with Life Extension magazine for an in-depth interview on the problem of mercury toxicity caused by dental fillings. Unlike past treatments of this subject, the two physicians spoke...

This article is a warning, and covers the controversy over the common amalgam dental filling, also known as silver, silver mercury or mercury filling, amalgam being your dentists filling of choice, used by most dental practitioners, and which unfortunately the vast majority of people have in their teeth....

by PAM DEFIGLIO Daily Herald Staff Writer Posted December 08, 2003 The 8-year-old polishes off lunch (leftovers microwaved in a plastic bowl), refills her water bottle from the tap and grabs a stack of compact discs before heading to a friend's house. It's the kind of thing...

A gruesome list of illnesses and health problems contracted by people who have had tattoos or piercings which went wrong was released by the European commission yesterday in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of body art. Up to half of all body piercings lead...

From Care2.com www.care2.com Most people have no idea how much their clutter affects them. You may actually fondly believe yours to be an asset, or at least a potential asset, after it has been sorted through and organized. It is only when you start clearing it...

CHICAGO, IL, March 23, -/E-Wire/-- Bill Moyers is to be warmly commended for his March 26 program "Trade Secrets". This PBS Special will document the chemical industry's conspiracy in denying information on the grave cancer risks to hundreds of thousands of workers manufacturing the potent carcinogen vinyl chloride...

Scientists have called for urgent research into the impact of soya on unborn children. It follows tests on rats which suggest a chemical in soya can damage the male reproductive organs. There is no evidence to suggest it has a similar effect on humans - there have been no...

The purpose of a wick is to draw wax to fuel the flame of a candle. Various types of wick are used for different purposes in candle making. They can be divided into two main categories: cored and non-cored wicks. Non-cored wicks are generally made of a braided...

Health Sciences Institute e-Alert July 15, 2002 Dear Reader, It was right there in front of me and I still couldn't believe it. Watching TV last weekend I saw an advertisement for a new product from Dannon: bottled water for kids called "Fluoride to Go." ...

The USPS announced it is spending about $40 million to buy eight electronic pasteurization systems that generate non-radioactive electronic beams to kill harmful bacteria. But some have questioned whether the electron beam irradiation systems the United States Postal Service bought late last week to help prevent...

Sick building syndrome (SBS) refers to a number of ailments that occur as a result of exposure to harmful chemical toxins at a home or work building. The main conditions for experiencing Sick Building Syndrome are spending long periods of time in well-sealed,...

I want to illustrate to you the amount of toxins that bombard us daily. For this example, we'll say that your body can effectively process and expel 1 million toxins in 24 hours. Any more than that and your body's overloaded. The problem is we take in far...

The Good & Bad of Home Electronics There is no doubt that home electronics have made our lives more convenient and faster paced. Devices like microwaves and blenders have made food preparation quick and simple. Other home electronics, like televisions and DVD players, have greatly...

What is Geopathic Stress? Geopathic stress relates to the effect of geography on our moods and the pressures upon our bodies. In certain areas of the earth, there are irregularities in the Earth's magnetic fields which cause negative health effects in individuals living in those...

We are bombarded by low levels of radiation from all directions. There are so many sources until reducing them would mean major changes in most of the things that we do daily, most without a second thought. For example, did you know that the following...

Sick building syndrome (SBS) refers to a number of ailments that occur as a result of exposure to harmful chemical toxins at a home or work building. The main conditions for experiencing Sick Building Syndrome are spending long periods of time in well-sealed,...

What are VOC's? Volatile organic compounds, more commonly known as VOC's, can include a variety of different types of chemicals. VOC's are emitted as gases from particular liquids or solids, and can have both short and long-term adverse health effects on people. Volatile organic...

Caffeine is a chemical found in sodas, tee, coffee and other places. Many people grow dependent on caffeine. They feel that they need caffeine after drinking it for some time. You see, caffeine is highly addictive. People like the energetic feeling they experience from drinking caffeinated liquids. This probably...

The Benefits of Owning Pets Pets can add an incredible amount of joy and companionship to the lives of the humans they live with. Studies show that more than 70% of all American homes own a pet. Not only do they make great friends, but...

When we think about poor air quality, many of us imagine a bulging city belt-way or a polluted factory. Similarly, when we think about a toxic environment full of poisonous chemicals, many of us may imagine a waste-dump or a processing plant. What most of...

The Use of Cell Phones in America Millions of Americans use cell phones every day. In fact, it is virtually impossible to walk for a block without seeing someone using a mobile phone. Now it is even common to see people seemingly talking to themselves, when in fact...

Gallstones affect an estimated 20 million people per year in the United States alone.¹ While many people can have gallstones and not know it, severe cases can lead to the eventual rupturing of the gallbladder and possibly even death. Understanding your gallbladder (and how to help...

Each year, millions of people in the United States suffer from gallstone-related pain. However, it may surprise many of these individuals to discover they are, in fact, suffering from the presence of liver stones. Liver stones are the less publicized cousins of the gallstone, as the...

Are Microwave Ovens Safe? Microwave ovens are now present in over 90% of American homes. They offer a fast way to prepare and reheat food, which is perfect for today's fast paced world. In fact, microwaves have become commonplace in American homes and have even...

Bulk-forming laxatives are designed with highly absorbent dead fiber in most cases, (instead of healthy, live fibers from live vegetables and fruit). Their method of operation is to increase the mass stool overall. This increased size is supposed to force the bowels to work harder to push out the...

Stimulant laxatives often times use toxic and harsh herbs and chemicals in their formulae. Stimulant laxatives work by causing intestinal muscles to spasm and contract. People are drawn to these because they usually take effect in hours as opposed to days. With these laxatives you run into the...

There are many different kinds of laxatives available on the market today. They use varying methods to achieve the same end—the elimination of compacted waste. They are generally not so effective or safe as oxygen cleanses. Osmotic laxatives stimulate the intestines to absorb excessive amounts of water from...

Harmful organisms are abundant in the environment and your colon provides the ideal environment to host these dangerous organisms. The fact is there are so many varieties of bacteria and worms and viruses, until it's really impossible to avoid all of them. Still, there are things that you can...

Here is a way to attack bad breath at the root of the problem. Most breath mints simply cover up bad breath without dealing with the cause. Usually, bad breath comes from bacteria in the mouth or digestive system. When these bacteria feed on the food...