Cotton crops make up around 50% of the world’s textile needs. You wear it without even thinking about it. Socks, shirts, caps, bed linen, baby clothes, trousers, shorts, gloves, tea cloths… the list goes on. You probably wear or use cotton every day. But at what cost? Discover the shocking reasons to avoid dirty cotton, and learn …
Scrubbing pots and pans is an annoying chore. If you’re like many people, you’ve been using non-stick cookware to make your life a little easier. Did you know you could be exposing yourself to dangerous toxins? Non-stick pans use a chemical called Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, to keep food from sticking. Teflon releases …
Are you pregnant? Toxins in your environment can be especially harmful to a developing fetus. Here’s what you can do to avoid them and ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy. 1. Reduce your exposure to plastic Plastic contains the known endocrine disruptor, BPA, as well as other toxins such as phthalates. BPA can kill placental …
Fish is one of the healthiest types of food you can eat. It’s a good source of protein, is low in saturated fat and contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for cardiovascular health. Eating canned tuna is probably the most convenient way to enjoy the health benefits of fish. You don’t have to fillet …
A clean lifestyle isn’t just about the food you eat. You may be eating healthy foods that are full of antioxidants and free from artificial flavors, colors and preservatives, and you may be drinking lots of water. However, you could still be exposed to toxins in your environment. Your home might be full of dangerous …
Have you been trying to get pregnant, without success? You’re probably being very careful about the foods you eat. If you were smoking or drinking alchohol before, you’ve probably stopped. But you’re still not pregnant. What’s wrong? Toxins could be making you or your partner infertile. The environment is full of toxins that affect female …
If you lived 100 years ago, you would probably have been doing some form of manual labor. You would have gotten all the exercise you needed standing, walking, bending, lifting and reaching as part of your daily work. Today, however, you probably spend most of your time at a desk, and compared to your great-great-grandparents …
Plastic is everywhere: in bottles, microwaving packaging, yogurt containers, drinking straws and many other places – even your toothbrush! Unfortunately, plastic is full of harmful toxins, and not just Bisphenol A (BPA) which can disrupt your endocrine system. In fact, even BPA-free plastic leaches chemicals that also act as hormone disruptors. Toxins in plastic other than BPA include …