Endocrine Disruptors

The dangers of endocrine disruptors, also known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), found in thousands of everyday products such as plastic, fragrances, and some multi-level marketing products, are not something most people are aware of. But scientists have calculated exactly how expensive the health complications from endocrine disruptors are, and it’s shocking. A team at NYU Langone has calculated that figure and the numbers are frightening. They estimate that the health issues that EDCs cause cost families in the U.S. about $340 billion a year!

Did you know that something in your pantry has been used as a healing elixir since 400 B.C.? It’s true! Raw apple cider vinegar was used by the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, for a multitude of things. It’s been used throughout history and is still just as useful today. In fact, in even more ways than you think. Below, you’ll find 25 ways to it and one way to save money when you buy it. This list will leave you reaching for a bottle of ACV instead of a bottle full of toxins that could be harming your family and lowering their I.Q. Be sure to always choose organic apple cider vinegar to make sure it’s truly toxin free, as apples are the most contaminated fruit.

The water that comes from your tap should be a life-giving substance but all too often, it is treated with processes, exposed to chemicals, and may actually do more harm than good. Earlier this year, the residents of Charleston, West Virginia, discovered just how toxic water can be when a chemical spill from a nearby plant shut down the drinking water supply of 300,000 residents. While the water was deemed "safe" by officials shortly after, there was a hotbed of controversy surrounding the issue. Weeks later, many residents still chose not to use their tap water for drinking.

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Fragrances can be full of toxic or dangerous chemicals – or contain mystery ingredients you can’t discover. According to Style Bistro, perfume ingredients are protected under the U.S. Fair Packaging and Label Act because they are considered trade secrets, and thus, do not need to be disclosed.

As parents, we spend a great deal of time getting our kids to bed and we know that the value of a good night’s sleep can’t be underestimated. But what if your child’s bed was doing him more harm than good, by exposing him to dangerous toxins throughout the night?

A Columbia University study links higher prenatal exposure to "phthalates" to a more than six-point lower IQ score.

When a disorder shows exponential rate increases and becomes the fastest-growing developmental disability, according to the CDC, it’s something worth looking into. It’s happening with Autism. It’s now affecting as many as 1 in 68 children in America and in the 10 year span from 2000-2010 there was a 119.4% increase in autism in the U.S. Autism has become such a "mainstream" disorder that it’s now being portrayed on Sesame Street. The iconic children’s show, which has been on the air for 46 years, welcomes a new autistic character, Julia.

Chemicals found in everyday household items such as furniture, rugs and plastic are causing lower IQ, autism, ADHD and obesity, and costing billions of dollars in healthcare expenses, according to a report published last week. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are found in many common household produ...

Increasing evidence suggests that phthalates, widely used in plastic products, may damage the reproductive system in men. But there are simple measures people can take to reduce their exposure to the chemicals.

Current scientific research information on diabetes and environmental factors that may contribute to development of all types of diabetes or obesity.

More BPA Exposure in Womb Equals a Fatter Child

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New studies suggest that eating large amounts of soy’s estrogen-mimicking compounds might reduce fertility in women, trigger early puberty and disrupt development of fetuses and children

BPA in the Pantry

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which mutate hormones, are found in thousands of products including plastic bottles. A team at NYU Langone has calculated how much they cost us.