Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Staying Protected From Five Pervasive Toxic Substances

Continuing research is increasingly pointing to five chemicals, most commonly encountered in day-to-day life, which might be responsible for a large number of medical problems including cancer, sexual problems and behavioral aberrations. These substances pervade our mortal existence by way of their significant presence in articles of daily use like plastic bottles, food wrap, cookware, shower curtains, furniture and television sets, amongst others. It's almost impossible to envisage any household in America, or, for that matter, any place in the world, which does not make use of one or more of these items. It, therefore, seems only proper that one should be correctly informed on these toxic chemicals and how to limit exposure to them. These five chemicals are bisphenol A, or BPA; phthalates; PFOA; formaldehyde; and polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PDBEs. Tests show most of us now carry these chemicals in our bodies. However, the important question is if they are putting people's, as well as their children's, lives on the line. Time to find out...

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