Sentences with phrase «synthetic chemical exposure»

Unfortunately, children are much more vulnerable to the potentially harmful effects of synthetic chemical exposure than adults are.

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Organic agriculture protects the health of people and the planet by reducing overall exposure to toxic chemicals from synthetic pesticides that can end up in the ground, air, water and food supply, and that are associated with health consequences, from asthma to cancer.

I had peace of mind that I was actively limiting my kids» exposure to synthetic chemical residues, while also reflecting on how much easier it is now to buy organic produce from a wide variety of market outlets.

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To ensure a healthy start for your baby, look for carpeting made from natural, VOC - free materials such a wool, cotton, sisal or jute, which will prevent your child from exposure to most if not all of the chemicals found in cheaper, synthetic carpeting.

Plant - based - Many naturally - occurring chemicals can be an irritant, but plant - based detergents lower the overall risk of exposure to synthetic chemicals and pollutants.

Ok, so we have billions of pounds of synthetic chemicals consumed every year as patented drugs, with an army of degreed, licensed and doctored foot soldiers prescribing them recklessly under the once great banner of «medicine,» in an ongoing war against the body's virtually infinite potential to generate symptoms, most of which are — ironically — a means to heal from acute or chronic exposure to synthetic chemicals.

Last summer, a panel of 38 researchers headed by vom Saal published a report in Reproductive Toxicology warning that BPA (much like the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol, or DES) is a potential chemical time bomb that may lead to multiple problems, including a higher risk of cancer, especially if exposure occurs in the womb or an infant's early life and on an unrelenting daily basis.

«While previous molecular studies have provided simple snapshots of the gene transcript variations that are associated with the exposure of insects to natural and synthetic chemicals, the genomics approaches used in this study offer a significantly more complex perspective on the biochemical and physiological processes occurring in plant - insect interactions,» Schuler said.

Women can try to reduce their exposure to some of these chemicals by using products that do not contain synthetic fragrance — which is listed as «fragrance» or «parfum» and which contains phthalates.

For those attempting to eliminate exposure to toxic synthetic astringents, Witch Hazel offers all the same benefits without any synthetic and hormone disrupting fragrances, chemicals and preservatives.

While it is impossible to avoid phthalates completely, we can drastically decrease our exposure by avoiding plastics to the best of our ability, especially in the kitchen (replace plastic storage containers with glass ones), avoiding synthetic fragrances (assume that any product that lists «fragrance,» «perfume» or «parfum» as an ingredient contains the chemical), purchase phthalate - free makeup, eat organic whenever possible (to avoid phthalates in pesticides), and finally, by avoiding the use of scented candles and air fresheners with synthetic scents (pure essential oils are a healthier alternative).

Detox treatments are usually recommended due to exposure to toxic chemicals in the diet or environment, like synthetic chemicals, pollutants, heavy metals and other dangerous elements.

I'd start by considering the following based on the patient's history and symptoms: toxic metal exposure — e.g.: lead, mercury, aluminum, etc.; synthetic chemicals of any sort; and microbial imbalances.

Red meats should be limited to under four small servings a week, and strictly be from grass - fed animals to avoid exposure to chemicals and synthetic hormone.

«My instinct is that it only makes sense to prevent children's exposure to chemicals known to affect the nervous system, and those include pesticides, solvents, many volatile organic compounds, metals, PCBs, and thousands of other poorly tested synthetic chemicals now in commerce.

In the best - selling Slow Death by Rubber Duck (2010), Lourie and Smith presented the shocking facts about our routine exposure to 80,000 synthetic chemicals; here they share their findings on how to avoid and rid ourselves of these toxins.