toxins »

[6 Jun 2011 | 1 Comments]

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is everywhere; it must be really essential and something we can’t live without. It doesn’t appear safe at any level, and it may be especially harmful to babies and young children, yet we keep defending it. Why do we do that?... [More]

toxins »

[31 May 2011 | 6 Comments]

Triclosan is a prevalent endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) that was first introduced in the 1960s for use in personal care products as an antimicrobial and preservative. Since then, triclosan has been added to countless consumer products and there are concerns that center on a number of different issues... [More]

genetics, hormones, toxins »

[2 May 2011 | 2 Comments]

I have been waiting for politicians to do something about endocrine disruptors like phthalates and Bisphenol-A (BPA). And while I don’t want anything bad to happen to anyone, I know that things are going to happen due to exposure to these and other environmental chemicals. [More]