We all have been sunburnt at some time and then I think it started in the 90’s when you were told over and over about putting on sunscreen from everyone. Well, I read something interesting in 2020 about how someone quit eating PUFA/Vegetable Oil and something weird happened. They stopped …
Read More »What are Microplastics and Where Do They Come From?
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about microplastics in our environment and the potential risks they pose to human health. These tiny plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters in size, have polluted various environments across the world. They seem to be everywhere now, from the ocean floor …
Read More »Bottled Water and Plastic Particles
An article titled “Massive Number of Plastic Particles Found in Bottled Water,” published by Robby Berman on January 10th, 2024, brought awareness of microplastics in bottled water. Here is the Article – https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/are-plastic-particles-in-bottled-water-harmful-to-health Microplastics Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5millimeters in length. Researchers have found microplastics in oceans, soil, …
Read More »Microplastics Found in the Lungs – Medical News Today
I found an article that is alarming. A study by Lori Uildriks PharmD, BCPS, BCGP on April 12, 2022, called “Microplastics in humans: After blood, scientists find traces in the lungs”. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/microplastics-in-humans-after-blood-scientists-find-traces-in-the-lungs Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm in size and have been recognized as a global environmental concern …
Read More »The Dangers of Plastics
It seems plastic is everywhere, just look around your house. Plastics contain a group of chemicals called Phthalates, they make plastic more flexible and durable. From cosmetics to plastics, phthalates serve various purposes, but they raise concerns about potential health risks. Understanding Phthalates Phthalates are esters of phthalic acid, commonly …
Read More »Atrazine and Health
Atrazine lucked out media wise over the years, but I found you. Glyphosate (Round Up) got all the bad press. Atrazine is a widely used herbicide to control weeds and has poor health outcomes on humans just like Glyphosate. What is Atrazine? Atrazine, a chlorotriazine herbicide, has been in use …
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