Common Household Chemical Exposure of Mother Inhibits Child Growth
Razi Berry For the first time, researchers have shown that a combination of perfluorinated substances in the mother significantly inhibits child growth. They make many everyday things easier, such as keeping children’s feet dry in waterproofed boots, stopping the meat balls sticking to the frying pan and making it easier to clean the carpet. Perfluorinated […]
Microplastic Affecting Ocean Also Found in Groundwater
Razi Berry Infestation of Microplastic contamination Microplastics contaminate the world’s surface waters, yet scientists have only just begun to explore their presence in groundwater systems. A new study is the first to report microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers – a groundwater source that accounts for 25 percent of the global drinking water supply. Microplastic fibers identified in […]
Could Chemicals in Cosmetics be Causing Early Puberty?
Razi Berry A recent study supports the theory that phthalates, parabens and phenols commonly used in personal care products could be contributing to earlier onset of puberty in girls. These environmental toxins, are considered “endocrine disruptors” and are thought to mimic female sex hormones. The study, Association of phthalates, parabens and phenols found in personal […]
MDMA Found to Increase Cooperation With Others
Razi Berry A new study from England suggests that MDMA may increase people’s willingness to cooperate with each other.1 A lot of interest has been given to MDMA, a commonly used street drug called ecstasy or molly. Pure MDMA is currently being heavily researched for its potential in treating mental health conditions such as PTSD and […]
Common Household Cleaners Could be Altering Children’s Microbiome
Razi Berry The chemicals we use to clean our home may be detrimental to our children’s microbiome. Because of the known links to weight gain, as well as metabolic changes and the gut microbiome, it is possible that these chemicals are contributing to the obesity epidemic seen in children. A recent study published in the […]
Monsanto Loses Big Court Case on Roundup Causing Cancer
Razi Berry Monsanto “acted with malice, oppression or fraud and should be punished for its conduct,” Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos announced during recent court battle. “The verdict heard around the world”: Agricultural giant, Monsanto, recently lost a historical court battle Agricultural giant, Monsanto, has recently lost a historical court battle against individual, Dewayne Johnson. The […]
Hormone Disrupting Chemicals May Be Adding to Obesity Risk
Node Smith, ND At this year’s annual meeting of the European Society of Endocrinology, researchers presented on chemicals in everyday products that may be adding to the obesity epidemic by interfering with hormones that regulate fat production and metabolism.1 Endocrine disrupting chemicals in pesticides, personal care products, and other household items like plastic coatings, paints, […]
Psst…The Dirty Little Secret That May Kill You! Is There Hope for a “Cleaner” Future?
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND The Unclean Truth That is Finally Spreading and Why We Should Know About It (Part 1) Did you hear about that dirty little secret that’s been going around lately? I’ll give you a hint, it’s scary, toxic, and it’s spreading… in many ways! Curious? Here it is: You could be […]
Janet Nudelman of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Shares How to Limit Exposure to Toxins in Personal Care Products
Carcinogens in Cosmetics, Body Care and Baby Care Products There is a mindset in the consumer market that all products that make it to store shelves are safe. From the companies that develop them to the government agencies that oversee consumer protection, someone has to catch potential dangers lurking in the products we use everyday… […]
Flame Retardant Residue Found in Human Hair and Nails
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of Indiana University, certain chemicals used as flame retardants that are potentially harmful to humans are found in hair, toenails and fingernails. It sounds disgusting, but apart from that, the problem is that exposure to flame retardants in various forms has been linked to obesity, learning disabilities, neuro and reproductive […]