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Articles related to "Toxic Chemicals"
Keep Toxic Chemicals Out Of Trash Dispose of your old medications and household chemicals carefully to prevent them from entering the environment or our own food systems. garbage • pharmaceuticals • environmental contamination • pollution • water contamination
Pest Control Without the Toxic Chemicals Summer brings with it a number of pests we don’t have to deal with in the winter. We want protection from these little critters, but have our reservations about using products with DEET and other chemicals. Here are some alternatives. pest control without the toxic chemicals • household tips • home and family • peggy hoehne • alternatives to deet
How to Spring-Clean the Green Way How to spring clean this year the safe, green way using non-toxic natural household products. Most cleaning products contain toxins that are harmful to your health. how to spring clean the green way • cleaning with non-toxic natural household products • clean with safe products that do not harm your hea • make your own air freshner • avoid toxic chemicals in your home
Allergy News Links Does echinacea cause allergic reactions? Do household cleaners contribute to learning disabilities and behavior problems? This month, I'll share some links to articles featuring the latest allergy news. echinacea • nasal spray • luekotriene modifiers • dust mites • asthma
Clean Your Home the Healthy Way! Recipes and Ideas! A few cleaning recipes to help you rid your house of dangerous toxins and chemical fumes. Also, a list of the ONLY cleaning basics you'll ever need -- get ready to clean house! natural cleaning • non-toxic • home • toxic • chemicals
Do Something About Cancer! Breast cancer studies that should make you sit up and take notice. household toxic chemicals • socioeconomic status and risk of breast cancer • alternative therapies • cancer treatment and your heart • clinical trials disclosure
Fragrance-Free Nation: What’s In My Perfume? Once upon a time, fragrances were pure. These were created from "essential oils"-flower essences and other natural sources. These days, fragrances can contain toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde. polar organic compounds • fragrances of consumer products • formaldehyde • toxic chemicals in perfume • chemicals in perfume
Rhubarb and Other Poisons Rhubarb, a once cheap dessert, has recently become fashionable and hence more expensive as a result of its being advocated by television chefs. rhubarb • oxalic acid • toxic chemicals in food • calcium metabolism • kidney stones
The Clean, Green Kitchen Tips for natural products that can be used to scrub counter-tops, polish cabinets, clear drains, and deodorize in the kitchen. kitchen cleaners • natural cleansers • green living • toxic chemicals • baking soda
Toxins in Breast Milk In response to reports of chemical pollutants found in human breast milk, some mothers have begun to question the safety of breastfeeding. toxins in breast milk • safety of breastfeeding • pollutants in breast milk • persistent organic pollutants • harmful chemicals
Detox Diets and Weight Loss Are detox diets safe? The harmful side effects of fad diets can outweigh the risks associated with toxic chemicals in the body. detox diets • weight loss • fad diets • toxins in the body • overweight people
Chemicals in Sunscreens Some of the products used to protect against skin cancer and photo-aging may not be protecting consumers at all and may be a threat to our health and the environment. chemicals in sunscreen • beauty products • natural sunscreens • chemicals in cosmetics lotion • spf sunscreens
The Quest for Clean Water Safe water sources are difficult to find (and expensive!) as the hazards of tap water, plastic water bottles, chlorine, fluoride, and estrogen-like chemicals mount. clean safe drinking water • bottled water source • clean water filters • chlorine fluoride tap water • dangerous toxic chemicals water bottles
An Alternate Route to a Healthy Liver A New? Old Drug For Liver Health. Studies for the last 40 years both in the US and Europe have shown some remarkable results from taking Milk Thistle. milk thistle • liver • liver disease • homeopathic healing • plants as medicine
Ready for Organic Quilting? Conventional quilting fabric, threads, and batting are made with heavy doses of toxic herbicides, pesticides, and dyes. But now there's an eco-friendlier way to quilt. organic fabric • organic cotton fabric • quilting fabric • quilt fabric • organic thread
Why Preserve Your Own Foods? pesticides found in common foods pesticides • y2k • food • food preservation • food safety
Alberta Tar Sands This article explores the less recognized costs of extracting oil in northern Alberta, from water pollution to increases in cancer and other diseases. alberta tar sands • alberta tar sands pollution • alberta oil reserves • alberta water pollution • alberta oil extraction
Natural Garden Pest Control Many gardeners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control. pest control • natural pesticides • gardening • homemade pesticides • natural garden pest prevention
Study: Killer Whales Swimming in Toxins A recent study found that killer whales in the Pacific Northwest are swimming in some of the most contaminated water in the U.S. Here's why. orcinus orca • water • pcbs • seattle • san juan
Amphibians as biological indicator Why is the decline of amphibians so important? amphibians • biological indicator • climate change • frogs • toads
<B>Let’s Foam It Up!</b> Make a foamy mixture and learn about acid-base reactions. acids • bases • reactions
Go Organic Chemical toxins in our foods upset the body's balance and may cause serious health problems. Learn why choosing organic foods may help prevent health issues in the future organic • pesticides • chemicals • toxins • hormones
In the Name of Science - Update Update on the HVP program. animal testing • herbs • botanical • animal welfare
The Importance of Water There are tons of studies that will show you that your average adult weighing in at under 200 lbs should be consuming at least 1 gallon a day of life giving, life sustaining water. Adding at least a cup for each additional 10 lbs. water • hepatitis • hepc • hepb • hcv
Androscoggin River Still Polluted Thirty-seven years after the passage of the CWA, many rivers remain severely polluted. A new bill brings Clean Water issues back into the public eye. clean water act • cwa • water pollution • maine's androscoggin river • algal blooms
Do You Have Household Toxic Waste? Follow these tips to reduce your exposure to the household toxins and toxic waste and find out how to get rid of toxic waste safely. household toxic waste • toxic cleaners • green cleaning • safe alternatives • toxic waste collection
External Tumors in Dogs and Cats Tumors have been burned away by black salves and cut out by knives for centuries. In pets, new and old solutions compete for success. external tumors in dogs and cats • treating cancer with neoplasene • skin cancer in cats • bone cancer in dogs • black salve
How to Alter Ceramic Tiles Sometimes, when visiting a home improvement center or a surplus store, there are remnant tiles available to purchase. Why not turn them into art? altered art • altered object • mixed media art • ceramic tile art • assemblage art
Hunters but not animals! Animals including humans hunt. There are living beings which are not animals but they do hunt. Who are they?.... animals • hunt • prey • devour • adventure
Natural Allergy Remedies Easy steps you can take at home to reduce allergic reactions include homeopathic remedies, essential oils, cleansing toxicity and boosting your immune system. natural allergy treatment • allergy treatment cure remedy • homeopathy rescue remedy • immune system allergies • peppermint essential oil
Ontario Bans Back Yard Pesticides There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law. ontario pesticide ban • back yard vegetable garden • pesticide ban • herbicide ban • organic gardening
Organic Wool Clothing Find out why the demand for certified organic wool and environmentally conscious garments are on the rise in the fashion industry. organic clothing • organic wool • organic wool yarn • organic wool fabric • certified organic wool
Personalized Father's Day Gifts These two artistic ideas are a fun way for toddlers or school age children to make for their fathers for Father's Day or other holiday gift. father's day presents • personalized father's day gifts • office decor • personalized bookends • recycled craft ideas
Protect Your Pets With Safer Formula Antifreeze This winter protect your car and your pet from accidents! antifreeze • ethylene glycol • propylene glycol • eg • pg
Protecting Your Bees from Pesticides Spring is the time when many dangerous pesticides and insecticides are being used. Find out the steps you can take to protect your bees from this danger. bees • beekeeping • apiary • honey • pesticides
Review: 'A Civil Action' by Jonathan Harr You may have seen the movie starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall, but the movie just doesn't live up to the excellent book which chronicles the lives of the lawyers who took on big business on behalf of sick children. law john travolta robert duvall movie film book sc • woburn massachusetts
Stay safe garden organically Do you use pesticides on your pot plants? Beware you may be increasing your risk of cancer. cancer • organic gardens • brain tumours • pesticides • silent spring
What Am I Feeding? Part Two: Ammonium Chloride Explanation of the food supplement ammonium chloride and its use for goats and sheep. food • diet • ammonium • chloride • supplement
Your Skin Absorbs Whatever You Put On It Use natural products to avoid absorbing any synthetic chemicals and harsh ingredients. chemical free skin care products • ingest chemicals through skin absorption • natural skin care products • natural skin care product • natural skin care
6 Steps of Digestion Having a basic perception of how digestion works can be helpful in understanding how the food you eat effects the body. nutrition • digestion • absorption • vitamins and minerals • intestines
Beekeeping: Sweet Pollination Due to a decrease in wild bees, beekeeping is now an important means to be sure that your crops will have sufficient pollinators for good production. In addition, you can expect to have all the honey your family will want, with some to sell. bee • beekeeping • organic • honey • pollinator
Birds and Pesticides DDT insecticide caused pesticide poisoning in birds forty years ago. Today it's still with us, along with other toxic pesticides and herbicides that kill birds. ddt • birds • pesticides • pesticide poisoning • insecticide poisoning
Book Review: Welcome to Shirley One Long Island town's rise and fall, told in a hybrid personal and environmental memoir. welcome to shirley: a memoir from an atomic town b • kelly mcmasters • environmental memoir • shirley new york • brookhaven national laboratory
Choosing and Caring for Koi Hardy and colourful Koi can beautify any outdoor fish pond. Many species are rare and expensive so choose carefully. fish pond koi care • pond fish selection • breeding koi • fish pond carp • exotic pond fish
Climate Change Misconceptions As climate change has become a hot topic recently, misconceptions about global warming causes like human activity have become truths. Learn the facts on global warming. global warming truths • misconceptions climate change • el nino weather extremes • rising global temperatures • natural climate change
Colony Collapse Disorder This is a worldwide problem, particularly bad in America, where honeybee colonies are dying off at an alarming rate. colony collapse disorder • vanishing bee syndrome • pesticides • agriculture • pollinators
Earth Day Lesson Plan Earth Day activities that interlink a variety of subjects. earth day activities • recycling • reuse • reduce • waste products
Eco-Friendly Paint for a Healthy Environment Environmentally friendly products are the green living choice. Natural paints help to keep the air pure and healthy for people with multiple chemical sensitivities. eco friendly paint • clean environment • pur air • multiple chemical sensitivities • green living |
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