Non-toxic : guide to living healthy in a chemical world

Cohen, Aly, 1973- author.

Book 2020

"Non-Toxic gives insightful, even-handed, evidence-based discussion about the environment in which we now find ourselves living, the environmental hazards and ways in which we may better protect ourselves and our families from increased risk of illness and disease due to harmful chemical and radiation exposure. Espousing the principles developed by famed physician and author, Dr. Andrew Weil, and making them accessible for the general reader, the...

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ISBN:

9780190082352

Description:

xii, 399 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

1. Overview of Environmental Exposures: How We Got Into This Pickle
2. How the Human Endocrine and Immune Systems Work With Chemical Exposure
3. Chemicals and Kids: What Parents and Parents-To-Be Need to Know
4. We Are What We Eat: Chemicals in Our Food
5. What Is REALLY in Your Drinking Water
6. Medications are Chemicals Too
7. The Air We Breathe: Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality
8. Is My Antiperspirant Harming Me? Personal Care Products and Chemicals
9. Squeaky Clean: How to Stay Clean Without Toxins
10. Bug Sprays, Herbicides, and Other Pesticides: Chemicals Designed to Kill
11. Home Furnishings: How to Avoid Flame Retardants and Other Toxic Chemicals
12. Radiation: Safer Use of Cell Phones, Tech Toys, and Gadgets
13. Detoxification Methods that Work
Appendix 1. Detox Recipes
Appendix 2. Travel Tips
Appendix 3. Gym Tips
Appendix 4. Reputable Labs
Appendix 5. List of Abbreviations
Appendix 6. Glossary of Terms
Appendix 7. Tear-Off Refrigerator Sheet
About the Authors
Index

LCCN:

2020013831

Control Number:

3312438

Other Authors:

Vom Saal, Frederick S., author

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