Overweight has become synonomous with living in the 21st Century - but what if there was more to addressing weight than just lifestyle and diet? More than 50% of Australians are overweight or obese (ABS, 2008) which is similar to stats in other western countries....
You probably already know that some plastics are a health hazard in particularly PVC (3), polystyrene (6) and polycarbonate (7) because they contain hormone disrupting chemicals which are thought to be contributing to early puberty, diabetes, obesity, heart disease as well as cancer of the...
A recent investigation by Greenpeace and the International POPs Elimination Network (IPEN) found up to one third of children's products sold in China contained heavy metals in their paints including lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, antimony or chromium. These metals cause learning and behaviourhal problems in...
Around 10 years ago I had my hair analysed for heavy metals and minerals. The reading that came up highest was arsenic which was well above the normal limit. I always suspected that it came from years of drinking apple juice which I pretty much...
Despite the fact that the Japanese phased out BPA as an epoxy resin in food tins since the late 1990s, western countries continue to use it in most food tins and other forms of packaging. Its ubiquitous use has meant that it is found in...
We all know how important sunscreens are to prevent skin cancer...
Fresh fruit and vegies are an essential part of a healthy diet, however a recent audit revealed how contaminated some of these foods maybe. Apples were the worst followed by celery (57 pesticides were found on them!) and strawberries (EWG, 2011). Here is a list...
Recurrent Miscarriages - Nicole Bijlsma's Story Published in Living Now Magazine (April, 2008) I stared at the pregnancy test result and felt deflated. I was pregnant again – not the sort of response you would expect from a woman who has tried to have children...
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, especially when it comes to climate emergencies and global pollution. Despite the fact chemical pollution has recently crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity and is threatening the integrity of the global ecosystem, exposure to...
Safe T Bottle - the only drinking water bottles certified LEACHSAFE! Did you know?In August 2008, SIGG was forced to stop lining their drinking water bottles with a resin containing BPA because of consumer pressure. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A DRINKING WATER BOTTLE...