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Toxic Cleaning in Schools
A study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed some dirty info about cleaning products used in U.S. schools: EWG’s tests showed that as a group, these 21 products release into the air no fewer than 457 distinct chemicals, some of which are no doubt the source of that nice clean smell. The trouble [...]

NAMI: Big Pharma’s “Grassroots” Organization. Part II.
NAMI has finally admitted (kind of) that they are way too involved with Big Pharma. Click here to read my earlier post on NAMI and why being BFF with Big Pharma is not the best route for advocacy organizations. If you donate money or volunteer with advocacy organizations, this is important info to be aware [...]

All Natural Necco for the Trick-or-Treaters
Nice job Necco! The oldest multi-line candy company in the U.S. is cleaning up their Necco Wafer recipe. The candies will now be made from natural ingredients. Read more from Slashfood. If you’re buying candy for the trick-or-treaters this year, consider filling your bowl with all natural candies like Necco or for more candy [...]

“The advantages to screening have been exaggerated.”
Here’s what Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, has to say about cancer screenings: “We don’t want people to panic, but I’m admitting that American medicine has overpromised when it comes to screening. The advantages to screening have been exaggerated.” This is such an important statement. We’ve been scolded by [...]

The Botany of Desire
Tune in to PBS next Wednesday, October 28th at 8 PM to watch The Botany of Desire. Here’s a sneak peek: And be sure to check out the show’s page on PBS, there’s some great info and interactive tools to play with. The show is based on Michael Pollan’s book, The Botany of Desire. [...]