Toxins in Our Homes - References
- Toxins in our Homes Slide Show
- The Story of Stuff (Video) Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
- Healthy Child, Healthy World by Meryl Streep Amazon.ca Creating Healthy Environments for Children
- Indoor Air Pollution a Toxic Time Bomb Audio
- Indoor Air Pollution is greater than Outdoor Air Pollution Mercola
- An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality Environmental Protection Agency
- Toxins in the home Carrie Carter MD
- My Healthy Home My Healthy Home
- The dirty dozen in Personal Care products CBC
- The 10 worst chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products Natural News
- Hazardous chemicals found in your personal care products Natural News
- Your own house could be making you sick 50 Plus.com
- Indoor air cleanup has huge impact on asthma Toronto Star
- Vacuuming up the root causes of alergies Toronto Star CHILD Study
- Indoor Air Pollution: Causes and Solutions Natural News
- Ottawa to test for toxic dust in daycares Toronto Star
- How a family reduced its toxic foot print Toronto Star
- Toxic Cleaner Fumes Contaminate California Classrooms Environmental Working Group
- 5 everyday chemicals linked to ailments including cancer, sexual problems, behavioral issues CNN
- Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products by Mark Schapiro Amazon.ca
- Toxic Chemicals what poisons are in you - David Ewing Duncan MSNBC.com
- Are household chemicals poisoning us? Toronto Star
- Scented Laundry Products Emit Hazardous Chemicals Through Dryer Vents Newswise Ask Dr. Manny
- Clean your home naturally Natural News
- Five Tips for Creating a Healthy Home Environment for KIDS Canadian Partnership for Children's Health & Environment
- Toxic Chemicals in your home NRDC
- Take out Toxics, Buying Guide NRDC
- Hidden Household Dangers: How Healthy is Your Home? You Tube Amazon.ca
- Toxic Chemicals Found in Common Scented Laundry Products, Air Fresheners Newswise
- Cancer and hormonal risks of Avon Products Organic Consumers Association
- How toxic are your household cleaning supplies Organic Consumers Association
- The Ultimate Guide to Safe and Clean Cosmetics Amazon.ca
- Sweet-smelling toxins 50 Plus.com
- The Nugent Report Disease Education.com
- Trade Secrets and our Chemical Body Burden by Bill Moyers PBS
- How to Survive on a Toxic Planet by Dr. Steve Nugent Amazon.com
- Safe Trip to Eden by David Steinman Amazon.ca
- Excerpts from How to Survive on a Toxic Planet Dr. Steve Nugent
- Audio Clips: Spray Cleaning products cause Asthma, Lipstick contains lead 680 News
- Cleaning Activities May Be Harmful to Women with Asthma Newswise
- Toxins Table LEAS (Toxic Free Canada)
- Take Charge on Toxics Sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society
- Reducing Environmental Risk (.pdf file) President's Cancer Panel
- How to keep your home clean naturally Food Matters
- The sweet smell of natural ingredients Toronto Star
- Cleaning products can harm your children Mercola
- Hazards of Commercial Household Cleaners LEAS (Toxic Free Canada)
- Many Cleaners, Air Fresheners my pose health risks Science Daily
- Toxic Household Chemicals - Part 1 Natural News
- Toxic Chemicals Found In Common Scented Laundry Products, Air Fresheners Science Daily
- Even Occasional Use Of Spray Cleaners May Cause Asthma In Adults Science Daily
- Use Of Cleaning Products During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Asthma In Young Children Science Daily
- Healthy Child Healthy World by Christopher Gavigan Amazon.ca Web Site
- Cleaning Detergents and Environmental Health SDA Science
- Toxic Chemicals are destroying our health by Debra Lynn Dadd Natural News.com
- Call for ban on chemicals in cosmetics, cleaners Toronto Star
- Makeup, perfume and moisturizer may contain harmful chemicals San Francisco Chronical
- Research Report Archives on toxins in your home RM Barry
- Toxic Chemicals found in Children's Bath Products Breast Cancer Fund
- Probable Carcinogens Found in Baby Toiletries Washington Post
- Boy, 12, collapsed and died after using too much Lynx deodorant Daily Mail
- Home cleaners hold untested chemicals Toronto Star
- Canada adds bisphenol A to toxic list Toronto Star
- Ottawa prepares to label bisphenol A a dangerous substance to public Toronto Star
- Bisphenol A coats 40% of store receipts Toronto Star
- Bisphenol A exposure is widespread Toronto Star
- Clear your body of sex offenders (bisphenol A) Dr. Al Sears
- Plastic ReCycling Labels Defined Mercola
- Information about Bisphenol A (BPA) Nutrition Action
- Harvard study confirms health risk from BPA leaching NutraIngredients.ca Environmental Health Perspectives
- US reverses stand and links Bisphenol A to health risk Toronto Star
- BPA officially added to toxic substances list in Canada Toronto Star
- Tough Questions about a hard plastic (BPA) Berkeley Wellness Letter
- High BPA levels linked to male sexual problems Washington Post
- Retailers scramble to offer options to bisphenol in bottles Toronto Star
- Chemicals in Plastic Shown to Cause Reproductive and Neurological Disorders NaturalNews.com
- Eliminating Packaged Foods Can Lower BPA Exposure Fox News
- Safe Trip to Eden by David Steinman Amazon.ca
- Clean House Clean Planet by Karen Logan Amazon.ca
- Harmonious Environment by Norma Lehmeier-Hartie Amazon.ca
- Invisible killers by Rik J. Deitsch and Stewart Lonky, MD Amazon.com
- Ecoholic: Your Guide to the Most Environmentally Friendly Products by Adria Vasil Amazon.ca
- Cleaning products can make you sick Toronto Star
- Research Shows Disinfectant Wipes Spread Superbugs in Hospitals Natural News.com
- Aerosols Linked with Baby Illness BBC News
- Chemical Cuisine (article 7 pages May/08 .pdf file) Nutrition Action Letter
- Canada embarks on major study of toxins in our blood Global TV
- More Kids Getting Brain Cancer - Why? Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
- Where cancer causing agents lurk Toronto Star
- Spring Clean Go Green Alive Magazine
- A Green Home is Good Enough to Eat Toronto Star
- Ottawa must act on Cancer causing pollutants Toronto Star
- Common Hazardous Ingredients in Personal Care Products Less Toxic Guide
- Natural Consumer Products Found Contaminated with Dioxane Natural News.com
- The best and worst, laundry detergents with 1,4-dioxane contamination Natural News.com
- Carcinogenic 1,4-Dioxane found in leading 'Organic' Personal Care Products Product Alert.com
- Carcinogenic 1,4-Dioxane and Formaldehyde for in baby shampoo Washington Post Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
- Procter and Gamble to reduce 1,4-dioxane levels in Herbal Essences shampoos Natural News
- Formaldehyde levels a hazard in Brazilian hair treatment Toronto Star
- Parents, Doctors, Nurses urge Johnson & Johnson to make safer baby products Campaign for Safe Cosmetics No More Toxic Tub
- Watchdog warns of chemicals in water Toronto Star
- Drop Dead Gorgeous - The Hidden Dangers of Cosmetics Kim Erickson
- Cosmetics, a Chemical 'risk' to future fertility BBC News
- Chemical Cocktail in cosmetics a risk to make fertility BBC News
- Cosmetics with a side of infertility Toronto Star
- Exposure to PFCs in personal care products may reduce women’s fertility European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology
- Chemicals: Cosmetics Identified in Breast Milk Natural Resources Defense Council
- Minnesota bans mercury in cosmetics Natural News.com
- High levels of lead found in lipsticks Global TV
- New Product Tests Find Lead In Lipstick Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
- Lead in Lip Stick Enviroblog
- FDA Finds Lead in All Lipsticks Tested Natural News
- You should be concerned about lead in lip stick Mercola
- Lead contamination widespread in lip stick News Target
- Major Lipstick Brands Contaminated with Lead Natural News.com
- Poison Kiss: lead alert Sydnery Morning Herald
- Bush signs consumer bill to cut lead in toys Boston.com
- New US legislation requires companies to prove chemicals safe AutomatedTrader
- Avoid Lead to Protect Your Brain Doctors Health Press
- Hairdressers and Barbers May Be At Increased Cancer Risk American Cancer Society
- Hair dyes found to increase cancer risk The Independent
- Hair dyes increase bladder cancer risk International Journal of Cancer
- Hair dye ingredient linked to coma, death Toronto Star
- High lead levels advance aging Toronto Star
- Tracking Toxins in our City Toronto Star
- The Dangers of Aluminum Toxicity BellaOnLine
- How dangerous are your Cosmetics Mercola
- Living Beauty Lisa Petty
- Top 10 Hazardous Household Chemicals Richard Alexander
- My Product Alert My Product Alert
- FDA cites toxic risk of Lindane in a popular head-lice drug USA Today
- Head Lice and Melaleuca Oil RM Barry Publications
- Lice shampoo contains banned pesticide: Lindane Toronto Star
- Super Lice leave parents scratching their heads RM Barry
- Common Household Pesticides Linked To Childhood Cancer Cases Georgetown University Mexical Center Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Journal
- Home Pesticides Linked to Childhood Cancer The Daily Green
- Safe ways to color your hair Environmental Working Group
- Is Hair Color worth dying for Natural News.com
- The dangers of hair coloring Natural News.com
- Using Pesticides raises risk of Parkinson's by 40% The Daily Mail
- Pesticide exposure found to increase risk of Parkinson's disease by 75% UCLA Newsroom
- Principal Chemicals Found in Fabric Softeners Julia Kendal
- Lancet Underlines Concern about Toxins LEAS.CA (Toxic Free Canada)
- Death From Birth Defects: Fetal Exposure to Toxins Out of Control Natural News.com
- Turning the Tide Wilderness Committee and LEAS
- Toxin Free Schools Campaign Wilderness Committee and LEAS
- Toxins on Agenda of High School Councils LEAS (Toxic Free Canada)
- Tools for Schools - New Brunswick Health Canada
- Tools for Schools - Action Kit Health Canada
- Toxic Chemical Exposure in Schools Vermont Public Interest Research
- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools (US EPA) IAQ Tools for Schools
- Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" celebrates 45 year anniversary Prevent Cancer Now
- Sandra Steingraber is the Rachel Carson of the new millennium Toronto Star Living Downstream
- School children may be exposed to poisons Labour Environmental Alliance Society
- Toxic Chemicals in Cleaning Products Labour Environmental Alliance Society
- Its Time to Crack Down on Household Cleaners Alive Magazine
- Mixing Household Cleaners can damage the lungs Mercola
- Safe Insect Repellants Susan Nicholas
- Ottawa seeks expert opinion on banning phosphates The Toronto Star
- A Toxic Life The Toronto Star
- Pesticides Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
- Lets Stop Poisoning Our Children RM Barry.com
- CBC Marketplace - Toxic Brew in Your Home Wendy Mesley
- CBC Marketplace - Chasing the Cancer Answer Wendy Mesley
- Toxic pesticides on some pet treatments for fleas and tics NRDC
- EcoSense from Melaleuca – Safer for your Home saferforyourhome.com
- Please protect yourself from household toxins Debra Lynn Dodd
- Advertisement #1 - Something has come between me an my Kalvins Not Too Pretty
- Advertisement #2 - For baby it could really be poison Not Too Pretty
- Some sufferers find allergy relief by fighting dust mites Toronto Star
- Simple steps to ease allergies Toronto Star
- Phthalates Facts Not Too Pretty
- Avoid Phthalates Canadian Cancer Society
- Mothers exposure to phthalates can effect masculine play of their boys Washington Post
- Phthalates: Soft plastic's hidden hazard CBC.ca
- Many common pills are coated with toxic phthalates Natural News
- Prenatal Exposure to PBDEs (plasticizers) and Neurodevelopment Environmental Health Perspectives
- Canada bans phthalates in baby toys Toronto Star
- Pediatric Exposure and Toxicity of Phthalate Plasticizers American Academy of Pediatrics
- Phthalates linked to smaller male sex organs Globe and Mail Environmental Research Journal
- Phthalates "feminize" boys BBC News
- Phthalates in plastics ‘feminising’ baby boys, says study Telegraph
- Phthalates should be avoided in personal care products Natural News
- Phthalates In Personal Care Products May Contribute To Child Obesity Newswise
- Estimated Daily Phthalate Exposures in a Population of Mothers of Male Infants Exhibiting Reduced Anogenital Distance Environmental Health Perspectives
- High phthalate levels correlated with low birth weight in newborns NutraIngredients.com
- Phthalates may be linked to premature births NutraIngredients.com
- Chemical ban targets toys, rubber duckies Toronto Star
- Study raises alarm about phthalates in baby shampoo, lotion Toronto Star
- Phthalates Show Greater Effects on Newborn Immune Systems Newswise Newswise 2 Pediatric Research
- Phthalate regulations outside Canada Canadian Cancer Society
- Children's Bath Products Contain Contaminants US News USA Today
- Perchlorate found in infant formula -- CDC New York Times
- Going Green helps tame toxin fears for pregnant women Toronto Star
- U.S. Slow to Take Action on Phthalates, Bisphenol-A Chemicals in Plastics Natural News.com
- Children's exposure to Phthalates in house dust linked to Asthma, Rhinitis and Eczema Product Alert
- Phthalates Fact Sheet Environmental Working Group
- Phthalates and Cosmetic Products US Food and Drug Administration
- Study Shows Infants Exposed to Reproductive Toxins from Shampoo, Lotion, and Powder Environmental Working Group
- DOC ZONE: The Disappearing Male (Environment, BPA, Phthalates) CBC.ca
- Phthalates feminizing males, study suggests Toronto Star
- Mothers Exposed to Hair Spray on the Job More Likely to Have Sons with Hypospadias (phthalates) Newswise
- Toxic Phthalates Commonly Found in Baby Powders, Lotions and Shampoos Natural News.com
- How Safe are green cleaning products? Los Angelas Times
- Would you knowing wash your face with gasoline? Al Sears
- Know What Goes Into Your Lipstick Alive Magazine
- Poisoned cosmetics Not Too Pretty Not Too Pretty
- Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Safe Cosmetics
- Can environmental factors trigger cancer? Toronto Star
- News About Safe Cosmetics Skin Deep Report
- Hidden Harm in Personal Care Products Alive Magazine
- What in the world are you putting on your skin? Food Matters
- Your body can absorb 5 pounds of cosmetic chemicals per year London Telegraph
- Chemical Body Burden Chemical Body Burden
- Checking Out Chemicals in your Blood Toronto Star
- Case Study on Phthalates Case Study on Phthalates
- California bans phthalates in children's products Toronto Star
- Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners NRDC
- Beware of Toxic Air Fresheners Dr. Ben Kim
- Skin Deep Cosmetics Data Base
- Gray's Study of Phthalates New Science
- Our Stolen Future – phthalates in cosmetics NewScience
- Top Hazards Hidden in Fragranced Products Environmental Working Group
- Fragrances May Emit Potential Toxins Web MD
- Perfume Health Warning My Product Alert
- Avoid artificial fragrances Natural News
- Household Products Database National Institute of Health
- Aggregate Exposure to Phthalates in Humans Health Care Without Harm
- Endocrine Disrupters and Human Health Journal of Applied Toxicology
- 80 % of European Cosmetics contain Phthalates Womens Environmental Network
- Ingredient Report Dibutyl Phthlate Nail Polishes
- A Consumers Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Ruth Winters
- International Program on Chemical Safety - Phthlates INCHEM
- Concise International Chemical Assessment Document - Butyl Benzyl Phthalate INCHEM
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ATSDR
- Artificial Food colorings linked to a 28% increased risk for ADHD Journal of Dev Behav Pediatrics
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- CSPI Says Food Dyes Pose Rainbow of Risks Centre for Science in the Public Interest .pdf version
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- Food Dyes and ADHD ADD/ADHD Newsletter
- U.S. consumer group urges ban or warning on food dyes Toronto Star
- Europe Food Manufacturers required to add new labels about Dyes ADD/ADHD Newsletter
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- Cancer Smart Consumer Guide LEAS.CA (Toxic Free Canada)
- Cancer Smart Consumer Guide Exerpts LEAS.CA (Toxic Free Canada)
- Cancer Smart Update Newsletter Toxic Free Canada
- What is causing cancer Toronto Star
- Cancer Gate - Samuel S. Epstein, Baywood Publishing Prevent Cancer.com
- The Safe Shopper's Bible by Dr. Sam Epstein Baywood Press
- Breast Cancer Action – Many common household cleaning products are unhealthy BC Action
- Breast Cancer State of the Evidence 2006 – Cleaning products are part of the problem BC Action
- No More Breast Cancer Campaign No More Breast Cancer
- Environmental Pollutants and Breast Cancer Environmental Health Perspectives
- Guide to less Toxic Products Toxic Nation
- Guide to less Toxic Household Cleaners Environmental Health Association
- Make your own home cleaning products Women's Voices of the Earth
- Natural Cleaners 50 Plus.com
- Indoor Air Quality Fact Sheet American Lung Association
- Making Your Home More Healthy Environmental Health Centre
- Cancer Prevention Coalition Cancer Prevention Coalition
- Perdue Toxins in Home Perdue Toxins in Home
- Eco-friendly labelling - its a lot of 'Greenwash' Toronto Star
- Common Household Chemical Chemical May Harm Lung Function Health Day Reporter
- America a Dumping Ground for Toxic Products Banned in on other Countries Mercola
- Air Fresheners May Damage Your Lungs Mercola
- Acne Cure May Cause Bowel Disease Mercola
- Avoid the cruelty of Alzheimer's Disease Alive Magazine
- The shocking truth about feminine hygiene products Mercola
- Coming Clean Come Clean Dot Org
- Bottled Water can be inferior to tap water Natural Resources Defense Council
- The Case against Bottled Water Toronto Star
- Tap Water Still at Risk The Toronto Star
- Lead taints city's water The Toronto Star
- Why you don't need anti-bacterial soap Mother Earth News
- Are Antibacterial Soaps really helping you stay healthy? Product Alert
- Disinfectants can make bacteria resistanct to treatment Sience Direct
- Early Puberty found to be due to toxins in cosmetics Mercola
- Cancer: 101 Solutions to preventable epidemic Liz Armstrong
- Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Children's Environmental Health
- Information and Services for Natural Products SPINS
- Puberty is coming earlier possibly due to toxins in the environment Los Angelas Times
- 84% of Sun Screens are hazardous to our health says EWG study News Target
- CDC Finds 97 Percent of Americans Contaminated by Sunscreens Natural News
- Sunscreen chemicals absorbed into body, found in 85 percent of human milk samples Natural News
- Sunscreen Causes Cancer! Natural News.com
- DEET Brain Effects In Animals Warrant Caution Science Daily
- 2009 Sunscreen Guide Environmental Working Group
- Oxybenzone: Americans Carry Body Burden of Toxic Sunscreen Chemical EWG
- Are you sleeping with the enemy? 50 Plus.com
- Fluoride Damages Your Brain! Mercola
- Cat disease linked to fire retardant Toronto Star
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