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We are surrounded
by environmental toxins. Substances that may cause
distress or disease to our bodies can be found in
everything that we eat, in everything that we drink
and even in the air we breathe. Some of these compounds
are a by-product of an industrialized world. Heavy
metals like lead and cadmium are released from factories
or are produced as waste substances in the industry.
We are also exposed to many naturally-occurring
toxic substances... |
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We are exposed
to environmental toxins every day. Many times, the
limited level of exposure is not harmful, but over
time this exposure can damage our bodies. Below
is a list of common environmental toxins, where
they are found and their harmful effects... |
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Ultraviolet
(UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a
wavelength shorter than that of visible light.
It is produced by the sun and can be created artificially
using florescent lamps.
The UV rays from the sun include UVA and UVB,
both of which are present in our atmosphere. The
Ozone Layer, which covers the earth, helps regulate
the levels of ultraviolet radiation, but unfortunately,
increasing amounts of environmental toxins in
our atmosphere have caused a steady depletion
in this protective layer. As a result, increasing
amounts of cancer causing UV radiation is reaching
the Earth’s surface. |
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Most people
enjoy strolling through gardens during the warm
summer months and displaying freshly cut flowers
inside their homes, but did you know that many
plants actually contain potentially deadly toxins? |
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To some, organic
foods may just seem to be too expensive and unnecessary,
but these foods can provide an increased level of
important minerals, reduce the consumption of harmful
toxins, and provide an overall healthier lifestyle. |
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It's not often
that we think about toxins in beauty products. For
the most part, consumers believe that such products
are harmless to the body. Unfortunately, this is
not always the case. The EPA released a guide designed
to help protect workers at nail salons from being
over-exposed to toxins that exist in nail salon
products. We've outlined several of the common toxins
that are used at nail salons and the harmful effects
they can have on your body... |
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Spring is in
the air, which means that spring cleaning is just
around the corner. Before you reach into your utility
closet, make sure that you understand all of the
different types of chemicals that you might encounter
during your cleaning process. We've included a list
below of common toxins that are used in everyday
cleaning products... |
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Did you know
that lead is one of the most common environmental
toxins? Even more importantly, did you know that
exposure to high levels of lead can cause serious
health effects... |
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Nowadays air
purifiers have become common in offices and homes.
The marketplace is overflowing with products claiming
to use various technologies, including activated
carbon, HEPA filters, ion generators, UV light,
and ozone generators. But did you know that air
purifiers can actually cause damage to our bodies?
It’s true. Toxins emitted from air purifiers
are known to cause a number of health related ailments,
primarily affecting our respiratory system... |
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The presence
of toxins in our drinking water is a primary health
issue affecting many communities in the United States
and around the world. Many times, such toxins pollute
the lakes, rivers and reservoirs that supply our
drinking water as a result of human activity, primarily
from the dumping of industrial waste into our water
systems... |
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| Soft drinks can be one
of the greatest carries of environmental toxins.
Most require additives and preservatives, which
consist of chemical substances. Unfortunately, these
substances can actually be harmful to our bodies... |
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Many people
are unaware of the amount of heavy metals and toxins
digested and accumulated in the body. These metals,
which can lead to a variety of medical conditions,
include mercury, chlorine, iron, aluminum, arsenic,
copper, lead, cadmium and nickel... |
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A growing
concern is the presence of residual pesticides
in our food. With rapid technological developments
in farming, most farmers use chemical pesticides
to yield greater crop output and prevent insect
damage, fungal attacks and the growth of weeds,
all of which can be lethal to the crop. Unfortunately,
these pesticides pose a greater risk to our health.
Many contain harmful toxins, which seep into farm
products and ultimately into the food we eat... |
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Through
industrialization, we have experienced booming
economies, advancements in society and the advent
of new technologies and products we use everyday.
However, with this also comes pollution and environmental
toxins, which pose serious health concerns for
humans... |
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Through
industrialization, we have experienced booming
economies, advancements in society and the advent
of new technologies and products we use everyday.
However, with this also comes pollution and environmental
toxins, which pose serious health concerns for
humans... |
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We all use
computers, printers, cell phones, DVD players
and TVs, but did you know that these electronics
could be harmful to our health? Mercury, lead,
barium, chromium and cadmium are just a few of
the hazardous and toxic elements found in our
electronics... |
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