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Category Archives: Environment
Micronutrients and Their Role in Our Health.
It is becoming more and more apparent the big role micronutrients play in our continued health. In 2003 the New York Times named micronutrients, especially folic acid the “world’s most luscious food”. An article just recently published in the 2010 … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Nutrition
Tagged brain, cardiovascular, elderlly, fetus, Folate, folic acid, hearing, homcysteine, influennza, micronutrients, selenium, spinal cord, virus, viruses
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Chlorine, Ammonia and Vinegar, what’s the problem?
-by Robbie Wigley Most of us remember from our chemistry days in high school, that there are some rather nasty concoctions you can create by mixing certain common ingredients like bleach and ammonia. This is a sure fire way to … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Environment, Green, Non-toxic, Toxins, Uncategorized
Tagged ammonia, bleach, chloramine, chlorine, clean, disinfectants, drain cleaner, lemon juice, mildew removers, poisoning, scouring powder, toilet bowls, vinegar
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Endocrine Disrupting Compounds
- by Robbie Wigley Dioxins are one of the most toxic chemicals known to science according to a report by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1994. They are a member of a class of chemicals called EDC or Endocrine … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Environment, Green, Non-toxic, Toxins, Uncategorized
Tagged aftershave, birth defects, bisphenol A, cancer, cologne, deodorants, diabetes, dioxins, EDC, Endocrine disrupting compounds, endometriosis, EPA, fertility, hair gel, hand lotion, immune system, nail polish, perfumes, personal care, Phthalates, pregnancies, shampoos, sperm, testosterone
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Chemicals in our lives
- facts respectfully reported by Robbie Wigley There are approximately 200,000 chemicals in use commercially today with another 1000 being introduced each year. Only a few of these new emerging chemicals, about 70, are adequately tested to determine their effects … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Environment, Green, Non-toxic, Toxins
Tagged Bill Moyers, brain, chemicals, lung, PBS
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Do you use drain cleaners or openers? There are things you should know!
- by Robbie Wigley Drain cleaners are extremely corrosive. A common ingredient in these cleaners include lye and sulfuric acid. These particular chemicals work by eating away materials, including your skin if you come in contact with it. The vapors … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Environment, Green, Non-toxic, Toxins
Tagged anaerobic bacterial, bacteria, chronic, lungs, lye, mucus membranes, Septic System, septic tank, skin, Sulfuric Acid, vapor
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Are you looking to GO GREEN?
Green is not just a word in a brand name! – by Robbie Wigley Many people think of “Simple Green” a well known and popular product, used in many homes and schools, as a safe alternative. The common assumption is … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Environment, Green, Non-toxic, Toxins
Tagged acetaldhyde, asthma, bacteria, cancer, formaldehyde, label, Phenol, reproductive
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