The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

sugar

As obesity rises as do the rates of diabetes and heart disease in children as well as adults, the spotlight has been shined on sugar. While some believe it’s ok in moderation (but moderation to one is deprivation to another), those in the medical field are finally pointing the finger at this toxic ingredient that [...]

Is Your Grill Making You Sick? The Importance of Healthy, Eco-Grilling

green-bbq1_400

This coming Independence Day, as many as 60 million people will light up the grill. During this one day alone, grills nationwide release 225,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.  So it’s safe to say that charcoal grilling can produce air pollutants that could be hazardous to your health. So much so that grilling can be [...]

That Toxic Brand New Smell

1204043380newcar130

Written by Jakob Barry Let’s face it. Chemicals are everywhere and most of the time we aren’t even aware of our exposure to them. For example, some household furnishings may be comprised of harmful odorless and colorless substances that produce fumes which eventually get released into the air and inhaled. However, other cases exist where [...]

Mirror, Mirror, Am I Putting Toxins on My Face?

toxic-beauty-products

Ah, beauty, so elusive, so fleeting. But in our quest to fight the aging process, look glamorous and keep that youthful glow, we may also be speeding up the signs of aging and even worse, making ourselves sick. It’s tough to navigate the deep waters of fabulous marketing, packaging and yes, vanity. So many of [...]

Sinister Soda

trash-soda-big

It’s summer time and nothing sounds better then an ice cold soda on a hot summer day, right? Bringing back memories of carefree childhood days, hours by the pool and fun with friends. But it’s that nostalgia that keeps people from seeing what that fizzy drink really is, toxic. Any way you slice it, there [...]