Articles related to "Toxic Chemicals"

Dangerous chemicals and toxins lurk inside popular children's products. Research reveals these chemicals can cause cancer and other serious diseases.

Cadmium, a metal known for its harmful effects, is found not only in the environment, but also in food and many materials that make up ordinary consumer products.

Butterflies are eaten by many kinds of predators. The black swallowtail has defenses against several at different life stages, but these defenses are not perfect.

Rearing its carcinogenic head all across the world, dioxins are a cunning class of toxic chemicals that steadily work their way up the food chain.

Coal is mined from the earth and contains many minerals besides carbon. Mercury, lead, and arsenic are found in and around coal in concentrations depending on geography.

Dispose of your old medications and household chemicals carefully to prevent them from entering the environment or our own food systems.

Think that toxic chemicals are spewing into the air from every factory chimney? What is visible is not usually the most harmful.

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.

ASPCA Poison Control Center announces the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2008. What foods, household items, medicines and chemicals are toxic to dogs, cats, other pets?

Consumers trying to green their homes and avoid toxins in laundry detergents, household cleaners, dish soap, and more will get help from the cleaning products industry.

Daily, we're exposed to thousands of toxins. As studies in 911 response workers show, sweating is one of the most efficient ways of reducing the body's toxic burden.

It can be hard to find a deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum oxide, synthetic fragrance, or other toxic chemicals. One solution: Mix your own with essential oils!

Although school is supposed to be a safe place for our children, new information shows that the air our children breathe around their schools may be toxic.

Studies show that exposure to the airborne toxins generated by the WTC attacks triggered the development of sarcoidosis and sarcoidosis-like respiratory diseases.

CitraSuds Natural Laundry Detergent with fragrances created from real essential oils like Valencia Orange is a delicious-smelling soap to fight the grime of laundry.

Rhubarb, a once cheap dessert, has recently become fashionable and hence more expensive as a result of its being advocated by television chefs.

Tips for natural products that can be used to scrub counter-tops, polish cabinets, clear drains, and deodorize in the kitchen.

For the sake of skin's health and appearance, holistic experts suggest avoiding common chemicals like DEA, propyl alcohol, SLS, propylene glycol, talc, and toluene

In response to reports of chemical pollutants found in human breast milk, some mothers have begun to question the safety of breastfeeding.

Are detox diets safe? The harmful side effects of fad diets can outweigh the risks associated with toxic chemicals in the body.

Chemical based cleaning products can be hazardous to the environment and to human health. What better reason is there to switch to organic cleaning alternatives?

A look at the devastating impact of meth labs where children live

Mining activities benefit communities by supplying jobs and creating resources. However, many of these communities also have to deal with the resulting toxic pollution.

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.

The best house cleaning products and methods for keeping a home green, inside and out.

You should avoid contact with thiomersal, a known allergen and mercury compound. Thiomersal is found in many personal and household products. Choose natural products.

Store-bought cleaners and detergents are packed with dangerous toxins. These recipes make safer alternatives, get clothes clean and fresh, and help protect your health

"Everything is poisonous, nothing is poisonous, it is all a matter of dose." (Claude Bernard)

Bathroom cleaners contain toxins and pollutants, posing potential health risks to humans. These versions from common pantry items work as well and are less or non-toxic.

Second hand cigarette smoke can be harmful to anyone who is exposed to its toxins. Children are at a particular risk of the negative affects of second hand smoke.

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.

Organic products can be a better option. Here are some reasons why.

Nutritional healing offers a natural, holistic approach to detoxifying your body. It also teaches you how to prevent future diseases and maintain your health long-term.

School's back in and before long head lice will make its return. Chemical lice treatment options can seriously harm a child's health, but there is a natural way.

Leaky Gut Syndrome is a term which refers to a compromised small intestinal wall which can cause an array of health problems.

Canada sets new regulations on toxic substances commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products including shampoo, deodorant, makeup, food additives and more.

Organic cotton clothing is a wonderful option for baby and toddler clothes. It is safe for the children, and for the environment.

The social acceptance of smokers has witnessed a major downfall in the recent times. Decades ago, smoking was seen as something classy and fashionable.

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.

The ingredients in most commercial flea treatments for dogs contain pesticides that are poisonous and harmful to your family pet.

Few people argue that cigarette smoking is a harmless activity, however the thrown away butts are now creating a growing problem.

This article explores the less recognized costs of extracting oil in northern Alberta, from water pollution to increases in cancer and other diseases.

Many gardeners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control.

Nonpoint source pollution from marinas and boating can negatively effect the environment if adequate management steps are not taken to control it.

Think brushing your teeth is good for health? Active ingredients like fluoride, SLS, and silica in your toothpaste may be poisonous, carcingenic and damage tooth enamel.

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

There are hidden toxins in most of the cosmetic products used today. Some are even carcinogenic. Beauty is skin deep. Health goes deeper. There are safe cosmetic choices.

Paint and other construction materials give off fumes and chemicals that are bad smelling and toxic to health. Read on for easy, natural ways to get rid of paint fumes.

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.

According to numerous studies, asthma rates continue to grow among the population. This especially is true for children.