The Water Power
It’s summer in America, Europe, and anywhere else above the equator. One of the most dangerous consequences of a hot summer is dehydration. Dehydration is more than just the loss of water; your body also loses electrolytes, especially sodium, leading it to a state of decreased blood volume. Mild symptoms are fatigue, inability to concentrate, […]
How Toxic Are Your Household Cleaning Supplies?
Personal Health When consumers buy commercial cleaning prod- ucts, we expect them to do one thing: clean! We use a wide array of scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents, softeners, scourers, polishes, and specialized cleaners for bathrooms, glass, drains, and ovens to keep our homes sparkling and sweet-smelling. While the chemicals in cleaners foam, bleach, and […]
Enveloped in a Veil of Pesticides
Guess How Many Pounds of Pesticides It’s Game Show time and they selected you from the audience to answer the first question of the day: As estimated by the EPA, how many pounds of pesticides are used each year in the USA? 1 million pounds 10 million pounds 100 million pounds 1 billion pounds I can […]