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HEALTH NEWS

This page provides a summary of health news items taken from a variety of sources. Please click on the individual link for more information about that story. INFORMATION Natural, Organic & Certified Organic - What Is The Difference? Toxic Directory List: In-depth Information on the Different Types of Chemicals in Skincare Products The Food Guide - List of 43 Fruits & Veg & Their Pesticide Rating What's Your Poison - A Guide To Pesticide Hazards In The Garden and Safer Alternatives List Of Safer Alternatives To Pesticides In The Garden Solving The Solvent Problem - A Guide To Safer Alternatives In Workshops and Hobby Rooms List Of Safer Alternatives For The Home SPECIAL REPORTS Dirty Dozen - List of Avoidable Risks for Breast Cancer     Identifying Toxic Risks Before and During Pregnancy: A Decision Tree and Action Plan Environmental Contaminants & Breast Cancer: The Growing Concerns About Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Across Generations: The Industrial Chemical Pollution Mothers and Daughters Share and Inherit 'New laboratory tests of mothers and their daughters show that these same two facets of nature and nurture - genetics and environment - combine to create another, unwanted aspect of the ties that bind: a common body burden of industrial chemicals'. Compromising Our Children: Chemical Impacts On Childrens Behaviour & Intelligence    Association Of Pesticide Exposure With Neurologic Dysfunction And Disease This report explores the possibility that contaminants contribute to the increasing prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, and associated neurodevelopmental and behavioural problems in developed countries.    Not Too Pretty  Independent laboratory tests found phthalates in more than 70% of health and beauty products tested - including popular brands of shampoo, deodorant, hair mouse, face lotion and every single fragrance tested. back to top ^ HEALTH INDUSTRY NEWS Feb 2007.   New Product Tests Find Contaminant Above Government Recommended Limits Feb 2007.   Organic Food Sector Under Threat From New GM Rules Nov 2006.  Britain Sabotages EU Law To Control Toxic Chemicals Nov 2006.  Millions of Children Damaged by Toxic Chemicals Oct 2006. Hundreds of Personal Care Products Contain Poorly Studied Nano-materials: FDA Concerned About Hazards Oct 2006.  Report Raises Question of Nanotechnology Health Fears Sept 2006. Victory! Cosmetic Companies Bow To Pressure & Remove Toxic Chemical From Nail Polish Aug 2006.  FDA Approves A Spray-on Virus To Keep Processed Meats "Safe" - But At What Price? Jul 2006. Taming The Drug Monster (Corruption In The Pharmaceutical Industry) Avian Flu - The Pandemic That Will Never Be Jun 2006.  Is Alternative Medicine Any Less Scientific? Mar 2006.  Don't Be Fooled By The Omega 3 Scam Mar 2006.  Another Reason Sodas Causes Cancer Feb 2006.  PFOA (used to make non-stick and stain resistant materials) To Be Eliminated back to top ^ GENERAL HEALTH The Damage This Polluted World Does To Your Body Living On Earth On Sunscreens: Interview On The Dangers Of Sun Tanning Lotions The Toxic Waste Of Antibacterial Soaps Melanoma Testimonial: Alternative Therapy Treatment Can Washing Dishes Really Harm Your Health? Don't Drink Your Milk: Why Milk Is No Longer Healthy   back to top ^ WOMEN'S HEALTH All Women Need To Read This Chapter Chemicals in Many Cosmetics Detrimental to Your Unborn Son Cancer Risk Is Hidden In A Bottle Of Dye The Ugly Side Of Beauty Products How Dangerous Are Your Cosmetics? Make-Up Holds Hidden Danger of Cancer Endometriosis & PCB Exposure Reproductive & Developmental Hazards: Mercury   back to top^ MEN'S HEALTH Eight Ways To Keep Your Prostate Healthy   back to top ^ CHILDREN'S HEALTH Harvard Study: Strong Link Between Fluoridated Water and Bone Cancer in Boys OP Pesticides in Children's Bodies: The Effects of a Conventional versus Organic Diet  Children and Additives: Adding Up To No Good?  Optimum Nutrition For Your Child's Mind Babies In Womb Exposed To Gender Bending Chemicals Hundreds Of Chemicals Measured In Newborn Babies Cleaning Products Can Harm Your Children Poisoning Our Children: The Dangers Of Exposure To Untested & Toxic Chemicals back to top ^ PET  HEALTH What You Need To Know About Your Pet's Food The Truth About Pet Vaccinations All About Raw Food Quick Guide To Natural Pet Food back to top^ FITNESS Habits of Effective Exercisers Women and Training: Training Jane A Holistic Approach To Training Food and Exercise: The Drugs of Choice Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercise Benefits You Should Squat back to top ^ NUTRITION In-Liven Your Health: Probiotics Chemicals & Food: Chain Of Contamination - The Food Link  When Should You Buy Organic? Today's Fruit and Veg Lack Yesterday's Nutrition Seasonal Food Shopping Calendar Simple Nutrition For Health & Weight Management Practical Nutrition For Cancer Patients You Are What You Eat - Grains You Are What You Eat - Animals You Are What You Eat - Processed Foods back to top ^ MENTAL HEALTH ADHD/hyperactivity Autism Bipolar Disorder Dementia/Alzheimer's Depression Dyslexia/Dyspraxia Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Can Be Cured The Science Cure For Depression Chromium Relieves Depression back to top ^ HEALTH & THE HOME Cell Phones: How Risky Are They Really?  Hidden Hazards Of Microwave Cooking Are You Being Electrified?  back to top ^ ORGANIC GARDENING Silent Spring - The Effects of Synthetic Chemical Pesticides On The Environment Organic Farms Best For Wildlife Pesticides - Glyphosate Fact Sheet (trade names: Roundup®, Glyphomax, Roundup Ultra®, Accord & Shackle) Pesticides - Imazapyr Fact Sheet (trade names: Chopper, Arsenal & Assault) Pesticides - Mancozeb Fact Sheet (trade names: Dithane, Manzeb, Nemispot & Manzane) Atoms in Agriculture - Use of Pesticides More Concerns For Farmers: Neurological Effects Of Chronic Pesticide Exposure back to top ^ If you are an alternative health professional and would like to feature an article in this section, please email details to:  healthnews@organicessences.co.uk Disclaimer and Terms. 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FEATURE SECTION TOXIC CHEMICALS IN SKINCARE PRODUCTS       View The Toxic Directory List To See What You Are Really Putting On Your Skin!      To find out more click here DOORS OF PERCEPTION Why Americans Will Believe Almost Anything Discover the science behind how marketers and politicians influence public opinion By Dr Tim O'Shea Stop Cancer Before It Starts: How to Win the War on Cancer America's guide to the political battlefront on cancer Read The Report TOXIC INGREDIENTS IN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Residues of more than 400 toxic chemicals - some found in household products and foods - have been identified in human blood and fat tissue. See a list of hazardous ingredients in household products    A benchmark investigation of industrial chemicals, pollutants, and pesticides in human umbilical cord blood DEATH BY MEDICINE Discusses How Medicine Frequently Causes More Harm Than Good click here to find out more      Contamination of the Child       Click here to view the Greenpeace report       TRACING THE ORIGINS OF AUTISM      Read the report