Tag Archives: "carcinogens"
International Agency Recommends No More Processed Meat-Ever
You already know they’re not good for you. But did you know that the World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF) recommends you stop eating all of them for the rest of your life? I’m talking about processed meats. Yep, those salty, tasty things like bacon, sandwich meat, pepperoni, hot dogs, etc. If you could take […]
Toxic Talk: How to Choose Safe Plastics
Seems we’re surrounded by plastics everywhere, doesn’t it? From plastic cups to baby utensils to containers for personal care products, most of us would be hard pressed to get plastic completely out of our lives. Fortunately, we don’t have to. The truth is that according to scientific research, some plastics are safer than others. After […]
3 New Carcinogens Added to Government List: How to Avoid Them
Last summer, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) added eight more substances to their list of carcinogens, which now numbers 240 chemicals and biological agents. Their report on June 10, 2011, identified those agents, substances, mixtures, and exposure circumstances known or reasonably anticipated to cause cancer in humans. If a substance makes it onto this […]
Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Emit Carcinogenic Toxins When Switched On
A lot of us have made efforts in our personal lives to save energy. One of the easiest adjustments has been to buy energy-saving light bulbs-those twisty shaped alternatives that use less electricity and last longer, all in the name of saving our planet’s valuable resources.
