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Many spot removers on the market contain phthalates and other strong solvents. These chemicals can remain on your clothes after washing and be absorbed into the body through the skin. Try a natural alternative instead -- you may find they are as effective as the chemical laden stuff. Better yet, try using some of the things you already have around the house. For example, dabbing a natural dish soap on spots and then pouring boiling water on them right before putting them in the wash is a surprisingly great way to remove even the toughest stains (just don't let the dish soap sit on the clothes for more than 3-5 minutes). This even works on baby and kids clothes!
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Read more... [Stay Away From Harsh Spot Removers]
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Most people buy bottled water because of its convenience and because they think it has less chemicals in it than tap water. The truth of the matter is, while it may be convienent it isn't necessarily safer. In fact, in some instances the plastic the water is contained in may actually contain chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates that leach into the water from the plastic and are bad for your health.
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Read more... [Bring Water With You]
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Recent news suggesting that many commercially produced food products may contain high fructose corn syrup that has been contaminated with mercury suggests once again, that food produced using organic methods may be the safer alternative. To be considered organic, foods must not have been produced using antibiotics, synthetic hormones, genetic engineering, or irradiation (sterilized using x-ray technology). High fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners are is rarely used in packaged organic foods.
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Read more... [Have Organic Food Delivered]
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Most canned food is lined with a plastic coating that contains bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is an endocrine disruptor and as such, even at low doses it may be able to mimic the body’s own hormones.
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Read more... [Avoid Canned Food: One Way to Lesson BPA Exposure]
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