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Off-Gassing [Infographic]

May 24June 2Posted in HealthTagged Allergy, avocado, chemicals, emmissions, environment, exposure, formaldehyde, harmful, Health, Home, household, meaning, off gassing, ozone, problems, reduce, smellsLeave a comment

by Custom Made

What is Off-Gassing?

Off-gassing (also known as out-gassing) refers to the release of airborne particulates or chemicals—dubbed volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—from common household products. Potential sources of off-gassing range from construction materials to carpeting, cabinetry, furniture, paint, and any number of household goods. Some of the most common chemicals off-gassed from household items include formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia, and toluene. While off-gassing can be easily identified by so-called “new car” and “new carpet” smells, it can also be odorless.

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Organic Food is Better for you

August 25August 26Posted in FoodTagged better, body, debate, environmental, food, harmful, Health, healthy, organic, pesticides, scientific, studies, studyLeave a comment

Originally Published on THE MIND UNLEASHED

This settles the debate over organic foods.

Are organic foods really healthier than non-organic foods? Researchers from Newcastle University in England have reviewed and conducted meta-analysis on 343 peer-reviewed scientific studies in an effort to find out if organic foods contained greater nutritional value than conventional foods. The results will probably shock some, but will confirm what many people already knew; organic foods are indeed much healthier for human consumption than ‘conventional’ foods.

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