Do you eat canned foods? A recent survey found that over half of American families eat canned fruit, vegetables, beans, soups, or meat/fish. About 40% of Americans use canned milk. If you are one of the millions of Americans who eat canned foods there’s a good chance that you are still being exposed to the toxic…
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6 Things in Your Home that Could Cause Cancer
A person is more likely to die from heart disease than cancer, but cancer is closing in quickly and could take the lead. According to a recent New York Times article, the most encouraging gains in the war against cancer come from taking steps to prevent this disease. We all know that not all cancers are preventable,…
Known Cancer Causing Chemical Found in Always Pads
It’s enough. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting tired of hearing that there are cancer causing chemicals in products that go in and/or on our bodies. This time we’re talking menstrual pads. Not a comfortable subject for some, but this is something we need to talk about. It’s time to put an end…
5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Wear Sunscreen
Getting my kids to wear sunscreen every day can become a tedious and frustrating task during the summer. I get it. It’s really not all that pleasant to rub a greasy lotion all over your body. But using sunscreen is a necessity. Every day. Here’s why sunscreen is needed daily: “Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined survey…
Hey Walgreens, We Still Want Safer Products
Yesterday was a big day. Thousands of people across the nation asked Walgreens to get serious about toxic chemicals. I was one of the thousands. I went to my local Walgreens to ask them to Mind the Store. And this wasn’t my first visit to Walgreens asking that very same question. What is the Mind the Store Campaign?…
Unacceptable Levels: A Film About the Chemicals in Our Bodies and How They Got There
And know that of all the people out there, you finally found someone that can truly make a difference. That person is – and always has been – you.” ~ Ed Brown, Debut filmmaker “Unacceptable Levels” Ever wonder about chemicals in your day-to-day life? What’s in the air I breathe? The water I drink? The food…
10 Reasons to Love Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that most people either love or hate. For many of us they’re no longer the food that our mother’s forced us to eat. Brussels sprouts have graduated onto my superfood list and with good reason. They’re not only full of flavor, but they also have a ton of…
