Phthalates May Harm Mental Development and Soften Bones
Yep – phthalates are in the headlines again. This time with even more damning evidence in two recently released studies. Bone Plasticizers? Environmental Health News (EHN) discussed a study published...
View ArticleCanada Officially Declares BPA Toxic
Canada just became the first country to declare bisphenol A (BPA) to be a toxic chemical that poses risks to health and the environment. The official notice states: Therefore, it was concluded that...
View ArticleStudy Finds Eating Naked Lowers BPA Levels by 60 Percent
Our suspicions about the health of eating naked have been undoubtedly confirmed by our friends at the Breast Cancer Fund. They conducted a landmark study in humans with the help of the Silent Spring...
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Fast Company on BPA: Seeds of Doubt Falsely Planted with Big Tobacco Tactics
It was amazing to read Dave Case’s well-written article The Real Story Behind Bisphenol-a. The opening tag line alone casts a spotlight of dismay across what I’ve called the Bisphenol-a Debate: How a...
View ArticleFDA Says BPA is Safe, but Offers Tips for Decreasing Exposure
Today we watched as a most intriguing line was clearly drawn on the BPA front. Sides were chosen without reserve and it all began with the FDA’s bolstered defense of the toxic chemical, which was...
View ArticleDid the Plastics Industry Prepare the FDA Draft on BPA’s Safety?
The Milwaukee Sentinel-Journal released a special report today saying that the FDA’s draft supporting BPA’s safety was prepared primarily by major stakeholders in keeping BPA on the market. Stephen...
View ArticleThe Home Depot Will Phase Out Toxic Phthalates in Vinyl Flooring
We're big believers in avoiding chemicals in PVC products, so you can imagine how excited we were to hear that Home Depot will phase out toxic phthalates in vinyl flooring by the end of 2015! The post...
View ArticleNon-toxic Nursery Decorating 101
Decorating the nursery is a special and important part of welcoming a new addition to your family. However, so many household products are filled with toxins that it’s difficult to find a way to make...
View ArticleCan BPA and BPS Cause Thyroid Disruption?
New research done by UCLA demonstrates that BPA and BPS not only mimic estrogen but also disrupt thyroid hormones too (and at very low levels)! The post Can BPA and BPS Cause Thyroid Disruption?...
View ArticleFirst 5 Steps You Should Take to Lighten Your Toxic Load
It's daunting to navigate the 85,000 chemicals produced in the US but you'd be surprised how much you can lighten your toxic load by changing 5 simple things! The post First 5 Steps You Should Take to...
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