Posts Tagged ‘Health hazards’

10 Biggest Health Myths Promoted By The Media And Conventional Medicine. Sunscreens are dangerous to health, promote cancer by blocking sunlight, thus creation of vitamin D. They also contain untested toxic carcinogens. The sunscreen industry makes money by selling lotion products that actually contain cancer-causing chemicals. It then donates a portion of that money to the cancer industry through non-profit groups like the American and Canadian Cancer Societies which, in turn, run heart-breaking public service ads urging people to use sunscreen to “prevent cancer.” The scientific evidence, however, shows quite clearly that sunscreen actually promotes cancer by blocking the body’s absorption of ultraviolet radiation, which produces vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D, as recent studies have shown, prevents up to 77 of ALL cancers in women (breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, brain tumors, multiple myeloma, etc). Meanwhile, the toxic chemical ingredients used in most sunscreen products ar

January 6, 2010 in Health, Health hazards
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Everyday toxics: soft-plastic toys: A new law banned six types of phthalates, linked to breast cancer, decreased sperm counts and birth defects, in soft plastic toys in 2008. Many phthalate-containing toys are still in kids’ toy boxes…Canned food, including baby formula: Resin linings in most food and drink cans contain bisphenol A, an estrogen- mimicking chemical linked to hormone disruption, reproduction and fertility problems, birth defects and prostate cancer. Upholstered furniture: Brominated flame retardants used in foam cushions are associated with an array of negative effects, including permanent learning and memory impairment. A pilot study showed a link between PBDEs and hyperthyroidism in house cats.

January 2, 2010 in Health hazards
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Nena Baker: The Body Toxic. Hazardous chemistry of everyday things. Phthalates in plastic; bisphenol A in food and beverage containers; flame retardants in furniture and perfluorinated chemicals in food wrappers. Should we be concerned about the effects of these exposures on our health? Powerful argument for urgent reforms to our nation?s notoriously toothless toxics laws, and a clarion for greener, cleaner chemicals in consumer products

January 2, 2010 in Health hazards
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BPA Tied to Impotence in Men. Exposure to high levels of the controversial plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) significantly raised the risk of sexual dysfunction, including impotence and low sex drive, among Chinese factory workers. he researchers stressed that the workers were exposed to BPA levels about 50 times higher than what most Chinese or Americans would be exposed to in everyday life. Even so, they said the study adds to a growing body of research that shows that the ubiquitous chemical may be harmful to humans. BPA, used to make polycarbonate plastic (hard, clear plastic) and epoxy resin, is found in electronic and medical equipment, cars, sports safety equipment, and food and drink containers, including plastic bottles and the lining of cans.Most human exposure to BPA occurs when the chemical leaches into food and drink from packaging. Earlier this month, Consumer Reports announced that tests showed BPA in nearly all of 19 brand-name canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna and green beans. In

November 19, 2009 in News
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