Written by Brenda GoldsteinEdited by Nicki Steinberger, Ph.D. EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Lead may feel like a problem of the past, but it continues to leach into kitchens through dishware old and new. Despite FDA limits and California’s Proposition 65 warnings, enforcement...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Sunlight fuels life on Earth, delivering infrared light—long revered for its health benefits across cultures. While technology often sparks both innovation and skepticism, research leaves no doubt: absorbing infrared light can improve circulation,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Chances are if you step into an Airbnb rental, a hotel that is kitchen-equipped, a friend’s house, or perhaps your own home, you’ll find pots and pans with black interior coatings; sometimes scratches in the material are visible. Research shows it’s...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: Once you’ve been through the chaos and uncertainty of a festering, unrelenting wildfire in your neighborhood or nearby area, you’re likely to gain a heightened sense of what’s meaningful to you. It’ll make you think of survival in a way you may never...
There's a very fundamental basic value system that I think America was built upon, and that's mutual respect, honor, integrity and concern for our environment and the right to clean water. And we have moved away from it.” ~ Erin Brockovich, American paralegal,...
EDITOR’S SUMMARY: It’s not that incandescent light bulbs are impossible to find, but if you want to stick with the “healthier than LED” bulb, you’ll need to take a step beyond going down to your local hardware store. There are other ways you can conserve energy, e.g.,...
“Burning an aromatherapy candle made of paraffin is similar to preparing a healthy drink of fresh-squeezed juice and adding a shot of gasoline.” ~ Eric Johnson, wholesaler of nontoxic aromatherapy candles By Sarah Campise Hallier Candle use is steeped in tradition,...
“Loads of chemicals and hazardous wastes have been introduced into the atmosphere that didn't even exist in 1948. The environmental condition of the planet is far worse than it was 42 years ago.” ~Gaylord Nelson (1916–2005), American politician, environmentalist, and...
“Solid wastes are the discarded leftovers of our advanced consumer society. This growing mountain of garbage and trash represents not only an attitude of indifference toward valuable natural resources, but also a serious economic and public health problem.” ~...
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Smart meters have been normalized as the new-ish energy readers in neighborhoods near and far. Regardless, that doesn’t mean exercising caution should be overlooked when it comes to their electromagnetic frequency (EMF) toxicity and your health. Out...
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: You may know mold when you see and smell it—black and green splattered colorings of who knows what—and its musty scent that permeates from hidden corners straight into your nostrils. If it’s in your home, panicking is an understandable initial...
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: Where do you draw the line for the acceptance or rejection of man-made chemicals on your skin, or inside closed spaces mingling with the air you breathe? Society implores you to listen to your doctor’s advice, watch the mainstream news, and follow...
EDITOR'S SUMMARY: There is a great deal to consider today for healthy living—what you eat and drink, the types of cosmetics and body care items you use, household cleaning products, and the list goes on. It can feel overwhelming and unending; enough to throw in the...
SUMMARY: “Chemicals are everywhere, so why bother paying attention?” is echoed across mainstream America and beyond. The reason for this attitude is obvious; it’s called “overwhelm.” When something seems too big to go up against, there can be a tendency to throw your...