Archive: Posts Tagged ‘Chemicals’

Toxic Chemicals – What Are We Doing To Our Kids?

No comments December 5th, 2009

I was born in the late fifties. In those days it was safe to leave your doors unlocked, leave your bike unattended, play out in the street and talk and accept lifts from strangers. It was also a time of RESPECT especially towards parents and anyone older. If we were told to come in at a certain time, we did so. If we were playing ball and it accidentally went into someone’s garden, we went to the door, apologised and politely requested its return. If the owner refused we may have Read more

Toxic Chemicals Contribute to Catching Colds and Flu

No comments December 5th, 2009

You probably are aware that giving your immune system a helping hand can ward off colds and the flu. But did you know that common exposures to toxic chemicals in your everyday life can actually increase your chances of becoming sick.   Catching a cold or flu requires exposure to bacteria and viruses and a body with a weak immune system. When bacteria and viruses encounter a strong immune system, the immune system recognizes the bacteria or virus as a foreign invader and fights them off. Read more