Oct
10
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while I support the underlying motivation to “find a cure” most of the funding raised by “pink ribbon” events is directed towards treatment, and not prevention. As a Naturopathic Doctor we try to find the root of all illness, and in the case of most hormone related cancers […]
Mar
8
Many of us have heard about the concerns over BPA (bisphenol A), a chemical used to manufacture certain types of plastic. Health Canada recently declared it a toxic chemical, and this should limit its use in the marketplace. But, a recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives raises concerns about all plastics used, stating that […]
Jan
18
Welcome news about this harmful chemical http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2011/01/18/health-phthalates-restrictions-children-toys.html The federal government said Tuesday it is going to place restrictions on the use of six phthalates in children’s toys and some child-care products. Phthalates commonly used in products include: DBP (dibutyl phthalate). DINP (diisononyl phthalate). DEP (diethyl phthalate). DEHP (di 2-ethylhexl phthalate). DMP (dimethyl phthalate). BBP (benzyl […]
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