Harmful Chemicals from Natural Gas Operations Contaminate Bodies of Local Residents
Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the...Travel Cribs
Question from Jan Hi Debra, Have been researching safe Bassinetts/cosleepers. The best I have found are Nuna Sena and Lotus. Do you have an opinion on these? Debra’s Answer Lotus website says they are “nontoxic” (and do extensive testing to ensure the bassinets...10 Ways Pesticides Harm Your Body
Here’s a great overview of 10 documented health effects of pesticides: RODALE WELLNESS: 10 Crazy Things Pesticides Are Doing to Your Body Of course the answer is to eat organic, but this post might make the connection between pesticide exposure in foods and a...My Personal Experience With “Second-Hand” Asbestos
Hi Debra, I saw that you haven’t posted much about asbestos and I wanted to share my experience with this dangerous mineral. Exposure to asbestos is a truly silent killer and something that everyone should be aware of. Many people think asbestos is a problem of the...Excessive Lead in Tap Water Across America, says NRDC
In an extensive analysis of official EPA violation and enforcement records, NRDC mapped lead-related issues in drinking water systems across the United States. Our research illustrates the extraordinary geographic scope of America’s lead crisis. In 2015, 18 million...Skin Care That Fights Pollution?
Just a few days ago, The New York Times reported that toxic pollutants in the air can affect the skin’s aging process. A study done on data from subjects in Germany and China found an association between air pollution and brown spots on the skin. In response, major...BPA in Canned Food = BPA in the Body—and Cream of Mushroom Soup Leaches more BPA Than Peaches
We’ve heard this before—BPA is leaching from the interior linings of cans into canned food—but a new study shows that different types of food leach different amounts of BPA. The study suggests that canned soups and pasta can expose consumers to higher concentrations...The Least Toxic Way to Waterproof Fabric
I happened to run across a how-to webpage that gave six methods for waterproofing fabric: 1. waterproof sprays 2. laundry detergent and alum 3. turpentine and soybean oil 4. iron-on vinyl 5. beeswax 6. linseed oil Most of these are pretty toxic, but beeswax is...A New Public Health Revolution
There was a great article in The New York Times back in February (I just found out about it) called “Are You a Toxic Waste Disposal Site?” It talks about toxics in our bodies and in particular exposures to lead, but most importantly, the author gives a historical...
