Processed Meats Now Directly Linked to Cancer
The World Cancer Research Fund has found that eating processed meats is directly linked to cancer. The study says, “”Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption. Consumers should stop buying and eating all processed meat products for the rest...Optimal Water Source
Question from HEG Hi Debra and readers, I am trying to identify the best source of drinking water for my family. We live in a highrise so a personal full home filtration system is not feasible. We currently drink spring water out of glass bottles from different brands...Scientists Join Together to Warn of Fire Retardant Dangers
Last week, 145 scientists in 22 countries published the first-ever consensus statement documenting health hazards from flame retardant chemicals. Published in the open academic journal Environmental Health Perspectives the consensus of the article is that brominated...Which brand of appliances offgas the least?
Question from jiwaskow Has anyone recently bought kitchen appliances (especially dishwasher and fridge) and has learned which offgas the least yet are still good? For example – is Kenmore more or less smelly than GE? Or vice versa? Also seeking least off-gassing...Nontoxic Basin For Soaking Feet In Epsom Salts
Question from Judith Fleet Wisdom I could swear I saw this information on one of your online resources, but had to interupt before I read it carefully. I cannot bathe in my bathtub if it’s epsom salts I need to use, which I do. I could sit or even stand in a...Ikea Sofa
Question from Donna L I’m in the market for a new sofa and want one without PBDE’s. The most affordable one I can find is at Ikea, but the frame of the sofa is made with particleboard, fiberboard, plywood and polypropylene. Ikea’s website states that...Safest Termite Treatment
Question from Aspenlane What is the safest home termite treatment? We have had our home treated with natural borax foam with mediocre results. We need something that will wipe out subterranean termites without wiping out the health of our family. Any ideas would be...New Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Home Improvement Products
HealthyStuff.org tested over 3,300 home improvement products. Here’s a summary of what they found: Heavy metals and other additives are commonly found in residential flooring and wallpaper. These chemicals include lead, cadmium, flame retardants, tin compounds...Internet Cable Under My Bed
Question from HEG Hi Debra and readers, I don’t use wifi, but I do have an internet cable that runs under my bed to my computer on the other side of the room from the cable/internet connection. Therefore, it is probably about 2-3 feet from my head when I sleep....
