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Home hazard: Air Fresheners

Millions of homes have air fresheners -- mine included, until I started looking into the issue further. Sure, they make your home smell pretty, but ... Read More »

Why many mainstream laundry detergents are toxic wastelands

I'll bet big bucks that if many consumers knew about the exact components used in most mainstream laundry detergents, they'd never use them again -- ... Read More »

Chemical levels in kids' bodies shocks officials

Have you ever measure the level of industrial chemicals circulating or at rest in your system? If you live nearby a chemical plant or are in a ... Read More »

Study says pollution responsible for up to 40% of deaths worldwide

It's not a secret that pollution isn't good for the planet or the many creatures that inhabit it, but still I find the results of the study reported ... Read More »

True or False: Organic produce is not fertilized

If you believe organic produce is grown without fertilizer, then you are wrong. But don't get too upset, as you envision chemicals dripping all over ... Read More »

Freaky foods that are fit for Halloween ... or are they?

In honour of halloween I'm going to make a list of ingredients fit for a scary witch's stew with help from this article from eDiets. Be forewarned; ... Read More »

Diet foods can make kids fat, say researchers

Keep your kids away from diet foods and beverages unless you want them to gain weight and become possibly overweight. Sounds like an oxymoron, but ... Read More »

Less stress = less fat

Do you gain weight when you're stressed out? You're not alone. The majority of people seem to pack on pounds when they're extra busy or when ... Read More »

Non-stick chemicals linked to low birth weight

As mother knows, your entire perspective changes once you become pregnant. There are literally countless things that may have been part of your daily ... Read More »

What does hypoallergenic mean?

For someone with sensitive skin, hypoallergenic products can mean the difference between clean skin and a horrible rash. But just what makes a product ... Read More »