Given what we are now exposed to through our food, air, and water, detoxification has become a modern-day necessity. Without the daily activation of ancient, effective physiological pathways designed to remove naturally occurring environmental and toxins or manmade chemical toxicants, we are bound to get sick

So, what are some simple, effective ways we rid our body of its daily toxic burden?

Poor air quality from industrial activities and the recent wildfires is a looming health risk for us all. Here are evidence-based strategies for removing toxic compounds from your body and mitigating the health risks of air pollution. 

Originally published on www.childrenshealthdefense.org by Brenda Baletti, Ph.D.

A federal judge rejected the EPA's argument that the exact level at which fluoride is hazardous is too unclear to determine if the chemical presents an unreasonable risk, and ruled the agency must take regulatory action.

A surprising new study on the long-term health effects of cleaning products found that inhaling sprays and other chemical cleaners at home or work may be as damaging to lungs as a 20-year, pack-a-day smoking habit

She just wanted to style her hair, but what she got instead was recurrent acute kidney failure and a brush with death. The culprit? A common chemical lurking in many hair straightening products that millions of women use every day, oblivious to the potential dangers.

One of the most toxic places in America is Florida. One of Florida's biggest industries and best kept secrets is phosphate mining. The state accounts for around 70 percent of all phosphate mining done in the country.

Could your pineal gland--the "seat of the soul"--be under siege by fluoride toxicity? Startling new animal research suggests that eliminating fluoride from your diet may be the key to rejuvenating this vital but often calcified organ.

Popular food blogger Vani Hari - aka "Food Babe" - launched a nationwide petition on October 1st asking Kellogg's to remove artificial colors and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) from all of their cereals

Despite known negative effects of BPA and BPS in plastic, these toxic chemicals are still prevalent in many home products and food items. BPA and BPS exposure is linked with reproductive disorders, lowered cognitive function, behavioral problems in children and increased oxidative stress, among other health disorders. Reducing your exposure to these harmful chemicals is vital to lowering your risk of serious diseases and improving the health of your family

If you drink diet soda, you're probably being exposed to this common artificial sweetener linked to chronic disease and autism. Researchers found even one diet soda a day during pregnancy tripled the risk of autism in male offspring.

Originally published on www.childrenshealthdefense.org by Megan Redshaw

Originally published on www.nvic.org

The majority of additives in U.S. foods have undergone either inadequate or zero regulatory oversight. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just issued a policy statement about the risks to children's health of the more than 10,000 chemicals directly or indirectly added to food and "food contact materials" in the U.S. with three primary aims: (1) to review and highlight the significant health concerns associated with the chemicals in foods; (2) to formulate recommendations that pediatricians can share with families; and (3) to propose "urgently needed reforms" pertaining to regulation of food additives by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

That soft, absorbent facial tissue you reach for when you have a cold or need to wipe away tears might be harboring a toxic secret. A recent study has uncovered the presence of PFAS "forever chemicals" in nearly half of popular facial tissue brands tested, raising alarming questions about the safety of these everyday products. As you dab your nose or wipe your child's face, could you unknowingly be exposing yourself and your loved ones to potentially harmful chemicals?

Statins rank among the most prescribed drugs globally, taken by 1 in 4 adults over 45 in the U.S. alone^[1]. For decades, patients have relied on these cholesterol-lowering medications to prevent heart disease. But emerging research indicates statins may inadvertently accelerate coronary artery calcification and impair heart muscle function^[2],[3].

Statins: The Cholesterol Myth and A Billion Dollar Industry

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But Cult Leaders Excoriate NHF for Having Challenged its False Religion