Environment

Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: Toxic Cleaners

Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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Volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) are ubiquitous – they are all around us, and in us. In addition to allergies, rhinitis, asthma, alterations in our immune systems, and neuro-toxicity, these toxins have been linked to cancer, diabetes, and birth defects. We have recently reviewed how to reduce them in our water and our food. Here are some small steps that will make a BIG difference in your life.

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Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: Our Food

Posted on19. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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Despite being banned in this country in 1972, the pesticide DDT can still be found in many foods in this country. Even “safe” pesticides that are allowed and widely used, are proven carcinogens and have other horrifying effects on our children. This post brings you the GOOD NEWS – some of our food seems to be relatively free of these poisons. Here is how to eliminate 90% of the pesticides from your food!

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Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: Food & Water

Posted on12. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

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Bottled Water
It’s Embarrassing
Americans spend more money on bottled water than iPods or movie tickets!
Not that those are expenditures to be proud of.
It’s a WASTE
Americans churn through 2.5 Million plastic bottles EVERY HOUR of every day. It is estimated that the amount of oil used to produce those bottles could fuel 1 Million cars for a [...]