If you suffer with asthma, emphysema or other breathing problems, then spare a thought for the men and women who were exposed to the dense cloud of smoke, concrete dust and fumes when the World Trade Center collapsed on 9/11. In particular the first responders were exposed to clouds of toxic and…
Does Your Grocery List Include 1,4-Dioxane?
A recently released study commissioned by the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) analyzed leading brands of 100 natural and organic shampoos, body washes, lotions and other personal bodycare products for the presence of 1,4-dioxane, a toxic chemical byproduct known to be a carcinogenic contaminant. It discovered some shocking results. Almost half the products had discernable amounts of this harmful substance. Surprisingly, one of the highest concentrations of 1,4-dioxane was found in 365 Everyday Value Shower Gel (right photo), which is the…
July 23rd, 2010 by Holly Anderson
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