New Flame Retardants are Not So Harmless

Flame retardants are chemicals that inhibit the spread of fire. They are added to products such as furniture, certain fabrics (curtains, children’s pajamas, carpeting, etc.), electronics, upholstery, and insulation, to name a few. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were...

Flame Retardants and Lower-Birth-Weight Babies

  During pregnancy, mothers-to-be generally try to eat better and take better care of themselves in the hopes of improving the health of their infants. Pregnant moms may also try avoiding certain chemical exposures like cigarette smoke and even harsh cleaning...

Flame Retardants in Fido

  Dogs are not called “man’s best friend” for no reason. Dogs are wonderful companions, I know. I have four dogs, myself. That’s why I developed a line of supplements for dogs with Dr. Joel Murphy. I know that dogs deal with many of the same issues we do as humans....

Toxic Flame Retardants in Most Baby Products

Renew You Challenge Let’s start this week off right! Weekly challenge (I mean, opportunity!) to help set you off on the right foot and in the right direction for bringing health to your week. You could even add it to your calendar.  Join us!  Flame retardants are just...