Your endocrine system is your main hormone regulator and endocrine disruptors are chemicals that throw it out of whack. Chemicals like BPA and phthalates are infiltrating our lives at an ever increasing rate. [1] [2] Considering that hormones control everything from metabolism to sleep, protecting it from disruption should be a top priority. (more…)
In yesterday’s post about water pollution, I talked about 7 things you might not know about the disastrous state of our water supply. Water, along with food and air, is a basic necessity. Without clean sources our health and environment suffers. Unfortunately, pollution is everywhere — even in the air we breathe and poor air quality causes a number of health concerns. Air Pollution: 8 Things You Should Know Air pollution has many sources – cigarette smoke, automobiles, and industrial chemicals are only a few things that pollute the air […]
Water is our most basic necessity and most precious resource. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most abused. Pollution of all sorts, at all levels, has long been a concern and there are a lot of sneaky things about water pollution you might've never realized. It's only when we realize the truth about water pollution that we can curb it. These 7 truly insane realities about water pollution will shock you. 7 Truths About Water Pollution 1. Industrial Pollution is Turning Water into Jelly Remember that classic Saturday Night Live […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication abilities, and repetitive and restrictive behaviors. Studies indicate that one out of 68 children have some form of ASD, and males are four times as likely to have this type of disorder as females. [1] Today, autism affects more than three million Americans and tens of millions of people worldwide. As rates of autism continue to climb, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there are a number of modern factors that may be […]
Imagine right now if your bank simply cut off access to your accounts, without explanation, and told you to take a hike. Where would that leave you? (more…)
