Cancer remains the scourge of the American health care system, given that four out of every 10 of us will be diagnosed with one form or another during out lifetime. Some of us are genetically predisposed toward certain types of cancers, but there is much we can do to avoid exposure to carcinogens in our [...]
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), chlorine levels of four parts per million or below in drinking water—whether from a private well or municipal reservoir—are acceptable from a human health standpoint. Inexpensive home drinking water test kits (from $5 on up) that can detect levels of chlorine and other elements in water are [...]
by Liberty Forrest Ahh, cleaning the closet. Don’t you just love it? But it’s not one of those jobs that you can love if you’re planning on doing it. I mean, who ever gets up in the morning and is thrilled about saying, “Today I’m going to clean the closet! Yippee!”?? In my experience, it’s [...]
The following article is written based on the author’s own experiences, knowledge and opinions. This article does not attempt to identify a generic cure for PTSD; it simply reinforces that a sufferer of PTSD, or simply PTS symptoms, always has the right to choose their health and life outcomes. In early 2004 I was travelling [...]
Believe it or not, our pets may be exposed to more harsh chemicals through the course of their day than we are. Researchers at the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that pet dogs and cats were contaminated with 48 of 70 industrial chemicals tested, including 43 chemicals at levels higher than those typically found [...]
Even for those of us without allergies, poor indoor air quality is an often overlooked health issue. Recent research has shown that the air inside some buildings can be more polluted than the outdoor air in the most industrialized of cities. And since many of us spend some 90 percent of our time indoors, cleaning [...]
Ahhh…the sweet smell of petrochemicals! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that, while many popular perfumes, colognes and body sprays contain trace amounts of natural essences, they also typically contain a dozen or more potentially hazardous synthetic chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum. To protect trade secrets, makers are allowed to withhold fragrance [...]
Dear EarthTalk: What are the new nutrition standards for school lunches that have some students boycotting their cafeterias and discarding the food? – Melissa Makowsky, Trenton, NJ Indeed, some 31 million American kids participating in the federally supported National School Lunch Program have been getting more whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables in their diets—whether [...]
by Diane Lang Finances are a major cause of stress and worry, which can lead to an unbalanced and unhappy life. Here are 7 ways to get rid of financial stress to ensure that you are starting 2013 off right: 1. Money doesn’t equal happiness – if we keep the mindset that we will only [...]
Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third according to research from the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health. These berries contain high levels of powerful bioactive compounds called anthocyanins, which are a [...]
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