Tag Archives: environmental toxins

Then There Are Those Other Chemicals That Get in Our Bodies…

Posted on March 21, 2012 by
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Durian’s Anti-Cavity Potential, & Other News of Note

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

A Durian a Day Keeps Caries Away, Research from Asia Suggests (Dental Tribune International) A sugary gel found on the thorn-covered husks of the Durian fruit is currently under observation by researchers for its potential to work as a mouth … Continue reading →

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Toxic Town

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Our health depends on the health of our planet, and overall, neither are faring too well these days. Sometimes the toxic assault is concentrated and dramatic, as in the case of cancer clusters like the one in Crossett, Arkansas, where … Continue reading →

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Biosis 34: Chemicals & the Biological Terrain, Natural Rejuvenation & More

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

The August 2011 issue of Biosis, our quarterly newsletter, is now online. In this issue: JoAnne’s Motivational Minute: Natural Rejuvenation When you’re out on the water with fishing pole in hand, the boat gently rocking, you have time to take … Continue reading →

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“Just the Act of Living Now Involves Exposures to 100s of Chemicals Every Day”

Posted on August 31, 2011 by
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Dentally Identifying Diabetes, & Other News of Note

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Dentists Can Help Identify Diabetes (Dental Tribune International) Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine found that dental visits represent a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware … Continue reading →

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Roundup Linked to Birth Defects, & Other News of Note

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

It’s Official: Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide Causes Birth Defects (Red, Green & Blue) A new report by some top scientists has nailed it down, and Monsanto isn’t going to be happy. The Agri-giant has built its entire business model, including genetically … Continue reading →

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How Pool Water Can Hurt Your Teeth, & Other News of Note

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Pool Water May Strip Tooth Enamel (Futurity.org) Taking a dip in the backyard pool may cause permanent damage to teeth if chlorine and pH levels are not properly maintained. “Improperly maintained pool chlorination in swimming pools can cause rapid and … Continue reading →

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How Oral Bacteria Get to the Rest of the Body, & Other News of Note

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Mouth as the Gateway to Your Body (MedicalXpress) After cleaning your mouth, plaque begins forming before your brush even hits the cup. A key to plaque formation, said Yiping W. Han, a professor of periodontics at Case Western Reserve University … Continue reading →

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Tamiflu Effectiveness Overstated, & Other News of Note

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Tamiflu Effectiveness Overstated (CBC News) A University of British Columbia professor who specializes in researching publicly approved medicines is casting doubt on the effectiveness of the anti-pandemic drug Tamiflu. Dr. Barbara Mintzes says she’s looked at the manufacturer’s own clinical … Continue reading →

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