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Will Nanosponges Soak Up the Toxins in Our Bodies?

By Eartheasy.com, Posted May 16th, 2013

By mimicking targeted cells rather than attacking toxins, nanosponges represent a single approach to combat a broad range of dangerous toxins in the bloodstream.

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‘Certified Organic’ – What Does It Mean?

By Sheila Harrington, Posted April 11th, 2013

How do we know if these labels, and their higher prices, mean anything?

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Using Essential Oils in Everyday Life

By Andrea Butje, www.aromahead.com, Posted December 17th, 2012

Aromatherapy is an easy and relaxing way to sooth the senses and treat ailments from the comfort of your home…

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5 Tips for a Tick-Free Summer

By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted June 29th, 2012

Don’t let the fear of tick bites keep you from enjoying the great outdoors…

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4 Tips for Safe, Effective Sunscreen Use

By Eartheasy.com, Posted May 18th, 2012

All suncreens are not created equal. And higher SPF numbers are not necessarily better…

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“Non-toxic” Nail Polishes Found to Contain Toxins

By Lindsay Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted April 16th, 2012

California study finds 10 of 12 nail products tested to be mislabelled…

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Swallowing our Pride

By Eartheasy.com, Posted February 22nd, 2012

Why do we celebrate the “champions” of modern day excess with eating competitions?

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Microscopic Plastic Particles May be Entering Food Chain

By Eartheasy.com, Posted February 6th, 2012

A new study reveals that tiny plastic fibers from synthetic clothing which pollute the marine environment, may be entering the food chain.

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Are you Feeding your Kids Twinkies for breakfast?

By Eartheasy.com, Posted December 12th, 2011

Popular children’s cereals are overloaded with sugar, according to a new study.

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BPA Levels Spike with Canned Soup

By Eartheasy.com, Posted November 28th, 2011

BPA levels rise over 1200% after eating a can of soup each day for five days…

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Why TV for Children Under Two is a Bad Idea

By Eartheasy.com, Posted October 25th, 2011

Unstructured playtime is more valuable for the developing brain than any electronic media exposure…

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7 Ways Organic Farms Outperform Conventional Farms

By Greg Seaman, Posted October 24th, 2011

Sustainable, organic farming practices are the best way to feed the future…

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The Healing Power of a Walk in the Woods

By Greg Seaman, Eartheasy.com, Posted July 5th, 2011

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”- John Muir

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7 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Formaldehyde

By Eartheasy.com, Posted June 20th, 2011

Formaldehyde, found in consumer and building products, is now classified as a carcinogen…

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Why We Should Avoid Backyard Trash Burning

By Eartheasy.com, Posted June 9th, 2011

The nature of household trash has changed over the past fifty years…

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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Lower IQs in Children

By Eartheasy.com, Posted April 27th, 2011

Three new studies find evidence linking organophosphate pesticides with adverse effects on cognitive development in children…

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Cadmium in kids’ jewelry may pose poison risk

By Eartheasy.com, Posted March 22nd, 2011

Cadmium is being used as a lead substitute, and its use in the marketplace is not yet regulated for children’s toys and jewelry.

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Cancer-causing chemical found in drinking water of 31 U.S. cities

By Eartheasy, Posted December 21st, 2010

“I was expecting to find hexavalent chromium in some of the cities we checked, but I didn’t expect it to be so widespread,” said Rebecca Sutton, lead author of the study.

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