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Dr Devra Davis on Wireless Devices & Biological Effects

Dr Devra Davis on Wireless Devices & Biological Effects

Epidemiologist and Toxicologist Dr. Devra Davis will be presenting a FREE public lecture in Sydney Dr. Davis is an internationally recognised expert on electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones and other wireless transmitting devices. She is the Founding Director...

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Sick Building Syndrome – What Does it Mean?

Sick Building Syndrome – What Does it Mean?

What is a "Sick Building"? Have you heard about "Sick Building Syndrome"? This is where the occupants of a building are sick because of something in a building where they spend time. What makes people sick are known as "environmental stressors" - environmental hazards...

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Lead Reducing Your Exposure

Lead Reducing Your Exposure

Lead tends to be ubiquitous... Lead tends to be all around us - thanks to the lack of knowledge and understanding about its health effects. Sources of contamination include: lead paint windows with leadlighting petrol/fuel smelting fertilisers slag from industry used...

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Indoor Air Pollution and Health

Indoor Air Pollution and Health

Indoor Air Pollution and Health Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Immediate effects Immediate effects may show up after a single exposure or repeated exposures. These include irritation of the...

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Endocrine Disruptors – Endocrination

Endocrine Disruptors – Endocrination

"Endocrine disruptors" "BPA" "DANGER" Endocrine disruptors are everywhere! Our modern lives are filled with things that make our tasks easier. No longer do we have to put up with unsightly wires. We can get a tan in a salon. We can spray on and wipe off dirt in our...

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Non-Stick Pans – Should You Stick With Them?

Non-Stick Pans – Should You Stick With Them?

The introduction of non-stick pans has allowed us to use less oil in our cooking, which is great. It is also easy to clean, make it a “tool of choice” for kitchen staff. However there are a number of concerns about these products. Non-Stick Pans: History I love to...

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Chemical In Baby Wipes Linked To Rise In Skin Problems

Chemical In Baby Wipes Linked To Rise In Skin Problems

Australian newspaper The Age reported yesterday that a chemical ingredient used as a preservative in baby wipes and other personal care products is being linked to an increase of dermatological conditions. In her article, Bridie Smith quotes Rosemary Nixon,...

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Earthing Mats: Do They Really Work?

Earthing Mats: Do They Really Work?

I get a LOT of enquiries about earthing mats. Many people have heard or seen things about them. Many are seeking them out to remedy their exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). A lot of the information out there is positive and reports the profound effects from...

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Perfumes – Their History

Perfumes – Their History

The History of Perfumes Perfumes have a long history... Once upon a time in a land far away there lived a wise and wonderful woman. Her name was Tapputi-Belatikallim, or Tapputi for short. She worked within the palace with flowers, oils and balsam. Relying on her...

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Perfume Stinks

Perfume Stinks

They may smell nice, but perfume stinks in terms of what it is made of. Prompted by the discovery of a list of ingredients used in perfumery on the International Fragrance Association, I felt it time to write, about the toxic chemical cocktail used in fragrances and...

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The Principles of What Are We Aiming For

The Principles of What Are We Aiming For

Principles - What Are We Aiming For? When entering a building - be it your home, your workplace, a school, a factory or any other structure - I am wearing my Indoor Environmental Health Consultant Goggles. These goggles enable me to see beyond the immediate - a little...

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