Dr. Joseph Mercola spots another concern about our environment, products we are exposed to and our health. Dr. Anne Steinemann is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Public Affairs at the University of Washington. She is also currently a visiting researcher at the University of California in San Diego. This interview covers the […]
Why are so many mold problems found in newer homes? Some theorize the housing boom a decade ago resulted in too many homes going up too quickly. The Columbus Dispatch featured an article on this very issue a couple of years ago. The article, titled “Newer, poorly constructed homes more likely to harbor fungus,” quotes […]
The rampant use of pesticides is one of the great social tragedies of our day, in my opinion. Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)’s Environmental Health Policy Institute, an online forum of physicians, health professionals, and environmental health experts, published the following article in response to the question, “How does our food production system drive our […]
Diane Sawyer, of ABC News aired a Consumer Watchdog piece, Untested Chemicals in Beauty Products? Diane said, “It was startling to learn a number today. A hundred and twenty is the answer. 120 chemicals in care products, creams, shampoos, used everyday by women – most of them untested an a lot by men as well. […]
There are healthy, natural alternatives for just about anything! Including this fun option for dying Easter eggs: According to The Herb Companion, Dip the hard-boiled eggs into white vinegar before beginning, and set aside. Then bring each dye ingredient (listed below) to a boil with 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar; […]
Journal of Applied Toxicology published a study on January 12, 2012 finding 99 percent of breast tissue samples from post-mastectomy contained parabens. Tissue was collected in England from 40 patients with primary breast cancer between 2005 and 2008. Read full study here! Read excerpt from study here! ARTICLE RESOURCES: Parabens Seen in Almost All Breast […]
“Fabric softener ads often portray an image of comfort, freshness and sweetness. Yet most fabric softeners contain a grim list of known toxins which can enter your body through the skin and by inhalation, causing a wide range of health problems, particularly for young children” (NaturalNews). Read full story here! ARTICLE RESOURCES: Fabric softeners contain […]
Press Release Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign Helps Disney Make Change for People with Environmental Illness Parker, CO – October 10, 2011. Taking a trip or vacation can often be challenging with all of the planning and packing that goes into it. However, traveling with a disability can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. In addition to […]
I used to avoid reading about dangerous substances. I didn’t like hearing about things that might do me harm. Now I gravitate to these articles. I love reading about toxicity. Our mold exposure turned me around. Truth is not easy to hear. But it’s freeing. Avoiding chemicals is impossible. Making wise choices is not. Last […]
Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents. The same University of Washington researcher who used chemical sleuthing to deduce what’s in fragranced consumer products now has turned her attention to the scented air wafting from household laundry vents. “This is an interesting source of pollution because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated and unmonitored,” […]
An article published by the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia, The Hazards of Deet, contends DEET is not a safe choice: “DEET is a registered pesticide. DEET is short for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (also known as N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide). It is a member of the toluene chemical family. Toluene is an organic solvent used in rubber and plastic […]
Don’t miss this very informative and enlightening audio interview about chemicals in every day personal care products and cleaners. Anne C. Steinemann, Ph.D is a highly respected professor and researcher who has made some very cutting edge discoveries. This is a must listen to interview for all living with environmental illness, their loved ones and the general public! […]
In 2010, the University of Washington completed a study that revealed the emissions of unlisted chemicals in common fragranced products such as air fresheners, laundry products, soaps, lotions, deodorants, shampoos and cleaning products. “Of the 133 different chemicals detected, nearly a quarter are classified as toxic or hazardous under at least one federal law.” …. […]
In 2009 a study was released to reveal the percentages of people reporting they experience adverse effects from scented products such as air fresheners and laundry products vented outside. . Researches, Stanley M. Caress and Anne C. Steinemann discovered that, “…30.5% of the general population reported scented products on others irritating, 19% reported adverse health […]
Researchers, Stanley M. Caress and Anne C. Steinemann released a study in 2009 to examine cases of asthma and sensitivity to chemicals in fragranced products. The study found that “Among asthmatics, 38% report irritation from scented products, 37.2% report health problems from air fresheners, and 13.6% report their asthma was caused by toxic exposure.” Toxicology […]
More than 80 percent of the chemical ingredients in these products have never been tested to see if they are poisonous to humans. Some have been tested only minimally (The Lung Association: New Brunswick).
Some people living with Environmental Illness discover their problems began with an exposure to molds. This documentary tells the story of two otherwise healthy people who became ill then found the cause to be mold in their apartment. From the Director, Michael Roland Williams: Black Mold Exposure follows Michael Roland Williams, filmmaker, and Karen Noseff, […]
Economist from Barcelona, Spain, Eve Caballé has been living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for several years. She is the author of Desaparecida: Una vida rota por la Sensibilidad Química Múltiple (Missing: A life broken by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) and her personal blog, No Fun for those with various environmental condition. Below is a news story […]