toxins

the danger of synthetic estrogen can effect us all. So what can you do to avoid this toxin and provide a safe home for your family.?

Did you know that there are 80,000 synthetic chemicals registered for use in the United States? As a green parent, the mama bear in me comes out and I feel the need to protect my children from the effects of such chemicals.

Study finds (again) "Natural" means nothing

A surprising number of the most harmful toxins ever created are found right in our own backyard — indeed, right inside your mop closet. Here are ways you can detoxify your home, make it safe again, and keep it that way.

US residents can now check out what they’re being poisoned with by checking out this new tool provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency and Google Earth. Check for levels of carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, VOCs, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide; and identify big emitters. A handy tool for deciding where to live if you're moving.

A must read article for anybody considering buying a new car - especially if you have asthma or small children.

Five scientists pushing the boundaries on environmental topics have been awarded the prestigious $500,000 prize, as part of the 24 total from many disciplines. Includes an expert working on global bee decline, an innovative spider silk biologist (stronger than steel!) and water quality engineer.

In a new scientific technique that could prove a boon to legal cases, samples of DNA from a healthy person can be compared against a claimant’s DNA.

So I decided to try several different BPA free sippy cups and see which ones made the grade. I reviewed the Klean Kanteen, Sigg, Born Free, Foogo, and Avent Naturally sippy cups/bottles. You will hear what I think and what my kids think. So let the battle begin….may the best sippy cup win.

A Texas school already cited for mold has added insult to injury, as 7 janitors are sickened after cleaning with bleach. It goes to show how important it is to use non-toxic cleaning products, as well as check for mold.

Detoxifying foot patches are already popular in health-conscious Asia where millions of patches are sold each and every month. Now you too can enjoy the support and comfort of a leading foot therapy that also captures and keeps out the toxins your body releases during its natural detoxification process; now available in the United States. No pills, no mess, no hassles.

More homeowners are turning to natural yards, as the industry matures, learns and expands. Studies have found that people exposed to pesticides had a 70 percent higher incidence of Parkinson ’s disease, while golf course superintendents have high cancer rates. Now, there are many more options for homeowners to go organic gradually.

Jewelery, Curious George, Thomas, SpongeBob and more on latest made-In-China Black List. What's next, apple pie and Martha Stewart? Oh, wait.

Environmental groups launched a public campaign to urge state officials to stop applying toxic herbicides for vegetation control along state roadways. Members of the Massachusetts Coalition for Pesticide Reduction maintain that herbicides, which the state resumed using in 2003, are harmful to people and the environment.