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Third-hand Smoke -- Invisible Toxic Gases...Protect Yourself!

Cigarette Smoke 101:

• Second-hand smoke is the smoke from another's cigarette.
• Third-hand smoke is the invisible, toxic gases and particulates that cling to hair, skin, clothing, furnishings, automobile interiors, public places, aircraft -- AFTER smoking has ceased.  
• Toxic chemicals in smoke linger and become embedded in people and everthing within the environment where the smoke was airborne and...are still inhaled after any visible smoke is long gone.
• Third-hand smoke endangers ANYONE who comes into contact with smokers, their homes, cars, or their possessions -- airing out a room or car by opening windows or using fans may make you feel the air is clean...it is NOT...it is STILL contaminated with toxic gases and particulates...Click to continue reading...

Plastics and Their Xeno-Biotic Effects Part 2 of 2

De-plasticizing Your Food
Chemicals are most likely to migrate from plastic into food when exposed to prolonged use, high heat, harsh soaps, and fat. These precautionary measures can help you play it safe. Click to continue reading....

Medicine-cabinet Deceptions

 

Are Dangerous Chemicals Lurking in Your or Your Parents Home?

 

 

Antique Bottles found in a senior's medicine cabinet

In researching for information to include in my teaching, I ran across a report that mentioned finding some very outdated bottles of medications. It included Tincture of Merthiolate that specifically states on the label it contains “Thimerosal Tincture”….a now known toxic ingredient that was included in many children’s vaccinations. Click to continue reading...

De-Scents-itize Your Home...For Health's Sake, Naturally!

De-Scents-itize Your Home

Did you know…

   

   Current research shows 3 in 5 people respond negatively to synthetic fragrances? Click to continue reading...

Eleven Dangerous Chemicals in Your Home, Office and Vehicle

Household consumer products injure 33.1 million people in the United States every year. These incidents cost $800 billion in related expenses from death, injury or property damages. And many scientists are starting to believe that, in particular, the chemicals found in a wide variety of the goods you use every day may be more toxic than previously thought.

This brain scan shows a healthy brain to the left and one exposed to chemicals on the right...talk about losing one's marbles! Need more proof? I don't. Click to continue reading...

Wiked Candles: Are You Unknowingly Poisoning Your Health & Environment? Simple Test for Toxic Metals

Winter Solstice is arriving and it’s that time of year when more of us add candles to inspire a relaxing atmosphere to warm the soul and light the spirit as sunlight hours slowly diminish.

For us woman, nothing is more flattering to our faces than being viewed within the glow of candles – it softens the history of our experiences. Yes, candles are instant mood-modifiers but they can also be very toxic with emissions that are not worth the ambiance. Click to continue reading...

Clean Without Chemicals While Killing Germs….your home, office, car, even your face & body, naturally

 

Hint: It is NOT a chemical anti-bacterial

 

 

Specializing in environmental health and chemically-induced immune system disorders gives me the “edge” on new technology and products to share with my readers, students and clients. I’m always hesitant to recommend or endorse a product or service; I’m a tough professional to impress.  However, these new wonders are an exceptional invention too good to hoard – safe and healthy for us and our environment! Click here to continue reading...