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Category Archives: green home
Toxic Leather Sofas made in China Cause Severe Burns and Other Health Problems
The cause was discovered to be a highly sensitizing fungicidal chemical called dimethyl fumarate (DMF). Inserted as solid sachets to inhibit mold growth, the chemical off-gassed in people’s homes, causing severe burns and illness. Reports came from the UK and … Continue reading
Posted in green, green home, healthy home, mold, non-toxic home, Non-Toxic Living, sick building syndrome
Tagged chemical burns, china, chinese, couch, healthy, leather, making people sick, material, natural, non-toxic, safe, toxic sofas, which companies
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FAIL! Neurotoxins, Our Brains and the Limitations of Scientific Testing
Below are 3 detailed reports on neurotoxic chemicals and their effects on our bodies. I’d argue that in light of the fact that we are polluted, the system as it is has failed us. I mean, the contributing products are … Continue reading
Posted in green home, healthy home, mcs, non-toxic home, Non-Toxic Living, sick building syndrome, What is in This Stuff?
Tagged affects, bodies, brains, chemicals, environment, harmful, health, illnesses, law, neurotoxins, scientific testing, toxic
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Lead and Cadmium in Jewelry and Handbags, Enough is Enough! Here is a Kick in the Pants if You Still Need One
Two more reports have come out recently showing high levels of toxic heavy metals in children’s jewelry and handbags. What are you doing about it? Manufacturers have been barred from using lead in some children’s products. So what did they … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Started, green, green home, healthy home, non-toxic home, Non-Toxic Living, non-toxic podcast, podcast, What is in This Stuff?
Tagged alternatives, cadmium, green, healthy, house, how make home non-toxic, jewelry, lead, phthalates, reports, studies, tips, toxic handbags, toxins
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Disinfectant Overkill, Our Health and Alternatives
Women’s Voices for the Earth (a great organization with lots of resources on their website) has published a report “Disinfectant Overkill” about what disinfectants are linked to health problems. In it, they explain why hospital cleanliness standards for the average … Continue reading
Posted in green, green cleaning, green home, healthy home, non-toxic bathroom, Non-Toxic Kitchen, What is in This Stuff?
Tagged ammonia, bleach, borax, disinfectant overkill, health effects of chemicals, how disinfect without chlorine, how to clean bathroom, how to clean kitchen, hydrogen peroxide, nano silver, non-toxic cleaning, quats, triclosan, women's voices for the earth
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Ten Tips to a Healthier, Chemical Hangover-Free Holiday
The season of merriment approaches. Here are some things to think about so you and your guests don’t wake up with the typical holiday hangover. And I don’t mean just from drinking alcohol. In addition, I’ve listed some ideas about … Continue reading
Posted in Green Christmas, green home, Healthy Holidays, healthy home, Non-Toxic Living
Tagged air, allergic, asthma, chemicals, christmas, diabetes, food, headache, healthy, holiday, holidays, how to, non-toxic, peanut, sensitivities
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