Seven common chemicals you should avoid while trying to make a baby
Plus, how to stay away from them.
7 years ago
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Chemical exposure in pregnancy shows up in baby teeth (and there is a scary link to autism too)
From pesticides on un-organically grown vegetables to phthalates in all the plastic we surround ourselves with, chemical exposure is pretty much unavoidable these days. Many of these different exposures are now in larger and larger degree being linked to a multitude of health problems – some of which happen even before we are born, as […]
8 years ago
WHO: Chemical Found In Babies’ Dummies ‘Probably Causes Cancer’
The World Health Organisation has concluded that MBT, a chemical used to manufacture rubber, ‘probably causes cancer’. MBT is used to make everything from condoms and hospital catheters to baby pacifiers, elastic bands, insoles for shoes and the surface for all-weather sports pitches. According to a report in The Daily Mail, a group of 24 […]
10 years ago
These Tampon And Sanitary Towel Brands May Contain ‘Toxic Residues’
Manufacturers have recalled 3,100 boxes of sanitary towels in France and Canada after a consumer magazine claimed they may contain ‘potentially toxic residues’. A team of researchers working for the 60 Millions de Consommateurs claim that some of the eleven brands they tested, including Always and Tampax, contain traces of harmful chemicals in them, such as cancer-causing dioxins and insecticides. […]
10 years ago
Detox smoothie: Flush out those toxins with this recipe
The weekend of full-on banter, little sleep and late-nights are truly behind me. It is halfway through the week, and I’m still feeling bloated, cranky and in need of repair. I need a quick fix for body and mind. Join me and flush out the nasties from your body with this fruity concoction. By the time the […]
11 years ago