Category: environmental toxins

The Pandemic Cause No One Wants to Talk About

Public health officials made SARS-CoV-2 the primary target for pandemic measures. Are there other toxic stressors you need to look out for? Find out here. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Toxic stressor exposures, which can be chemical, physical, biological or psychological in nature, hinder your immune system’s ability to fight off viruses, and they deserve greater recognition in…


Phthalates Factsheet, What You Need to Know

Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more durable. They are often called plasticizers. Some phthalates are used to help dissolve other materials. Phthalates are in hundreds of products, such as vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and personal-care products (soaps, shampoos, hair sprays). Some phthalates are in polyvinyl chloride plastics, which are used…