Environment

The Dangers of Dishwashing

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Since 2000, the American Medical Association (AMA) has been advising the Food and Drug Administration to closely monitor and possibly regulate the home use of antimicrobials. Not a bad idea, considering researchers discovered the use of antibacterial dish soaps and other products may be exposing consumers to significant quantities of chloroform.

This is because, when triclosan (a chemical known for its bacteria-fighting properties) is mixed with the chlorine in tap water, chloroform is born.

How does this affect consumer health? For starters, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified chloroform as a probable human carcinogen, or substance causing cancer. Moreover, as triclosan flows down drains, it makes its way into:

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What is Environmental Pollution?

Monday, March 17th, 2008

According to research, electrical frequencies are emitted from all electrical devices and while they all affect us, some sources and strengths pose a greater danger than others. Also, the cumulative effect of the many electrical waves that bombard us hour after hour, day after day, takes a toll on our body. While we don’t see them or smell them, they continue to destroy our tissues and as a result, studies are seeing connections between certain symptoms and EMF pollution.

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Who Is Affected By EMFs?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Though some people seem more sensitive than others, studies show all living things are affected by these electrical emissions.

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