Health, Microbes, and More
Scary study results showing what may scientists have long feared - that carbon nanotubes are being released into the environment and getting into our bodies with unknown health effects. The researchers point out that fine particulate matter (PMs) from air pollution penetrate lower airways and are associated with adverse health effects even with low concentrations and ...continue reading "Nanotubes Found in Lungs of Children"
Chronic inflammation can have a variety of negative health effects. From Time: 13 Ways Inflammation Can Affect Your Health You can't live without inflammation, but it can also be hazardous to your health. You’ve heard of anti-inflammatory medications and anti-inflammatory diets, but do you really know what inflamation is? In short, it’s the body’s response to ...continue reading "Chronic Inflammation and Health Effects"
This is so sad, but it's the new reality in the USA. Less discussed, but also problematic is the increase in early puberty in boys.The research as to causes is ongoing, but increasingly our exposure to chemicals, especially endocrine disruptors is suspected to be a cause. What to do? Once again: try to reduce exposure ...continue reading "Early Puberty In Girls Is a Growing Problem"
Two studies finding various forms of air pollution having effects on the developing fetus - the first one (fine particulate air pollution) to autism, and the second (outgassing of new flooring) to later breathing problems. From Medical Xpress: Fine particulate air pollution linked with increased autism risk Women exposed to high levels of fine particulate matter specifically ...continue reading "Environmental Exposures in Pregnancy and Effects on Babies"
Think of incense burning as indoor air pollution, with some of the same chemicals and particulates as cigarettes. From Environmental Health Perspectives: Ritual Risk: Incense Use and Cardiovascular Mortality Numerous studies have examined exposures to indoor combustion products such as secondhand smoke and emissions from burning of solid fuels. However, only a few have examined ...continue reading "Incense Use and Possible Health Effects"