Things Worth Noting
A class action lawsuit in California claims Ziploc bags, made from polyethylene and polypropylene, release harmful microplastics and nanoplastics when microwaved or frozen, despite being marketed as safe. These tiny plastic fragments can leach into food, leading to ingestion and health risks like dementia, heart disease, cancer, and reproductive issues. Microplastics may cross the blood-brain […]
Pesticides like glyphosate, organophosphates, and neonicotinoids, used widely in agriculture, disrupt gut health by harming the gut microbiome, the diverse bacteria in our intestines vital for digestion, immunity, and overall health. Chronic exposure through food or the environment causes dysbiosis, reducing beneficial bacteria like Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes, lowering microbial diversity, and weakening the gut barrier. […]
Sunscreen protects against UV rays and skin cancer, but some ingredients raise health concerns. Chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone, octinoxate, and homosalate may absorb into the bloodstream, potentially disrupting hormones or causing allergies. Retinyl palmitate might increase cancer risk, while parabens and phthalates are linked to toxicity. Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are […]
Toxic makeup contains harmful ingredients like parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, lead, and PFAS, which can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, endocrine disruption, and even cancer. The FDA’s lax regulations allow these chemicals in cosmetics, unlike stricter EU standards. Consumers face risks from bioaccumulation and environmental damage from microplastics and siloxanes. Clean beauty offers safer, non-toxic alternatives, […]
Toxins like BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals disrupt testosterone by acting as endocrine disruptors, causing low T, fatigue, and poor health. Detoxifying your body can restore hormone balance. Eat cruciferous vegetables, antioxidants, and fiber to support liver detox and gut health. Stay hydrated, avoid processed foods, and use supplements like NAC, milk thistle, and zinc. […]
Pharmaceuticals pollute oceans, harming marine life and ecosystems. Drug residues, like antibiotics and hormones, enter through wastewater, sewage, and runoff, contaminating water and accumulating in fish and shellfish. These chemicals disrupt hormones, alter fish behavior, and damage coral reefs. Microplastics worsen the issue by carrying drugs, increasing bioaccumulation. To reduce harm, we need better wastewater […]
Storing food oils and fats in plastic containers is common, but is it safe? Food-grade plastics like PET, HDPE, and PP are designed to minimize chemical leaching, meeting strict FDA and EU standards. However, concerns about BPA, phthalates, and other compounds migrating into oils persist, especially with heat or long storage. Oils can extract chemicals […]
Glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup, is a widely used herbicide in farming, especially with glyphosate-resistant GMO crops. It kills weeds effectively but raises health concerns like cancer (e.g., non-Hodgkin lymphoma), endocrine disruption, and neurological issues. The IARC calls it “probably carcinogenic,” sparking lawsuits, while the EPA deems it safe within limits. Studies show mixed […]
Everyday life exposes men to stress, processed foods, plastics, and grooming products that disrupt hormones. These endocrine disruptors—like BPA, phthalates, and parabens—mimic estrogen, throwing off the testosterone-estrogen balance. Stress boosts cortisol, which can lower testosterone, while processed foods with pesticides and emulsifiers add estrogenic compounds. Plastics leach xenoestrogens like microplastics and phthalates, and grooming products […]
Receipt paper is an everyday item most of us encounter without a second thought—crumpled in wallets, tossed in recycling bins, or handed over by cashiers. Yet, beneath its unassuming surface lies a complex web of chemicals that has sparked scientific scrutiny, regulatory debates, and growing public health concerns. At the heart of this issue are […]