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10/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Choose your cleaning products with care: Cleaning chemicals are associated with poor health conditions, from asthma to lung function decline
Certain cleaning chemicals have been linked to health problems, according to a study published in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In the paper, the authors cited asthma and even lung decline as primary illnesses that can be gotten from using these products. Compared to women who do not clean, those who […]
09/18/2018
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By S.D. Wells
Do you use Kleenex tissues? Top seller now guilty of adding skin-corrosive detergent Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
In America, there is always some toxic medicine for every ailment that can “help” things get worse. The flu shot can assist you in getting a worse case of the flu the following year. Children’s cough syrup often contains toxic food coloring and aspartame – one of the world’s most dangerous food additives ever. Chemotherapy […]
06/19/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
The sickening truth about disinfecting wipes: They are made from toxic ingredients that can cause cancer
If you use disinfecting wipes, it’s likely because you want to rid your home of germs. They might do a good job of accomplishing that task, but you could be introducing something that is potentially even more harmful when you use them. In fact, the EPA regulates disinfecting wipes as pesticides, which actually makes sense […]
05/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Despite evidence showing that poor air quality is linked to cardiac events, many people still remain unaware of the dangers of air pollution
Did you know that poor air quality can endanger both your respiratory and cardiovascular health? According to a study, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), or tiny pollution particles, are linked to a significant increase in emergency department visits due to heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke. However, despite this alarming figure, a nationwide U.S. […]
05/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Here’s why you should also look at the quality of air indoors
Around the globe, measures are being taken to reduce air pollution. But are we forgetting that our homes can also harbor pollutants? In this information age, society and business are dependent on technology, which means that most of us spend a good chunk of our time indoors. The air quality of the environment where we live […]
05/09/2018
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By Zoey Sky
5 toxin-clearing plants you should have in your home
When it comes to decor, go-to choices often include tasteful art pieces or some lovely houseplants that can add life to any room in your house. However, aside from beautifying your home, studies have shown that certain houseplants can help clear toxins in the air. Polluted indoor air and pollutants Polluted air can be found both […]
03/30/2018
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By Ethan Huff
Glyphosate linked to autism; how to detox this “sleeper toxin” from your body
As many as one out of every two children is expected to be diagnosed with autism by the year 2025, and research scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D., has concluded that one of the most prolific causes in the world today is the deadly crop chemical known as glyphosate. The primary active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup […]
03/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Asthma epidemic at Pittsburgh elementary school linked to pollution from nearby coke plant
According to a report, the Clairton Coke Works Plant in Pennsylvania has been linked to an alarming “asthma epidemic” at an elementary school in Pittsburgh. Researchers revealed that constant toxic pollution, coming from a neighboring coke plant, is the major cause of the almost doubled asthma rates of children at an elementary school. Clairton Elementary School in […]
03/14/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Study shows long-term use of chemical cleaners is similar to a smoking habit, in terms of lung damage
Cleaning is not the most exciting household task, but for most people, the worst part about it is the time lost on all that scrubbing and mopping to get the house looking perfect. However, a new study shows that cleaning might do more harm than simply taking up a few hours of your week – […]
02/13/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Air pollution inside the home: Popular air fresheners and fabric cleaners are full of chemicals, could be causing your asthma, allergies
Who doesn’t want to live in a home that looks and smells wonderful? That’s why we tend to spruce up our living spaces with air fresheners and fabric cleaners. But these products could actually be doing us more harm than good. So much so that the amount of common air pollutants within homes are five […]
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