Chemicals and Christians
@Chems_and_Chris
Hoping to help the Christian world take toxicity seriously and to advocate for those with chemical sensitivity. Award-winning author: http://amzn.to/3cNVkHz
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Some tidbits from this article on avoiding “forever chemicals”: microwave popcorn can have very high levels, and freshwater locally caught fish tends to have higher levels than commercial fish found in grocery stores. ewg.org/news-insights/…
This is good, simple advice for people living in dorms and other small, shared spaces: Use an air filter, improve ventilation, keep things clean, don't smoke or vape inside, and don't use air fresheners, incense, essential oil diffusers, or candles. lung.org/blog/dorm-air-…
Sometimes I get frustrated that even people who are trying to reduce toxicity often seem to focus on food, drugs, and personal care products, but not on air quality. It all matters for our physical and mental health. bit.ly/4nfOttV
Receipts can be a surprising source of chemical exposure. When you have to handle one, these authors recommend folding it, because the back is generally less problematic, and washing your hands as soon as possible. bit.ly/4pYodqB
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How Dangerous Are Receipts, Really? Doctors Say It Depends
A researcher and a doctor explain how hormone-disrupting chemicals may be on your paper receipts, and who faces the biggest risks.
Study participants with high blood pressure who lived near busy roads were able to lower it by using HEPA air purifiers for a month. verywellhealth.com/air-pollution-…
Study authors note that “with [chemical] toxicity we are still in the 1990s in terms of public awareness and action, but we’re in 2025 in terms of consequences.” For example, “the impact of pesticide use on cancer incidence may rival that of smoking” bit.ly/4mq3YAd
A new list of the foods with the highest pesticide residues is out: Spinach, strawberries, kale, grapes, peaches, cherries, nectarines, pears, apples, blackberries, blueberries and potatoes. It's wise to eat organic versions of them if you can. edition.cnn.com/2025/06/11/hea…
Not only does burning a scented candle increase particulate matter, but it also interacts with and changes the composition of bacteria in the air, increasing some significantly. There are many reasons to avoid burning things, especially indoors. bit.ly/3HDD0oT
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be causing girls to reach puberty earlier, and when they do, they're faced with high levels of toxic chemicals, including pesticides, in their period products. It's a very unfortunate chain of events. theguardian.com/environment/20…
Yet another reason to avoid synthetic fragrances and plastic: Phthalates, common in both, may have contributed to more than 10% of heart disease deaths among study subjects in 2018. They've also been linked to cancer, asthma, and childhood obesity. bit.ly/4lQ7DXW
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Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds | CNN
Phthalates, which are found in cosmetics, food packaging and other common household plastics, are linked to early death from heart disease, a new study said.
Chewing gum is a potentially overlooked source of microplastic ingestion. Unlike some other sources, it's easy to avoid. medscape.com/viewarticle/ch…
An interesting study: Evidently, turning water into tea can remove heavy metals, because the ions "stick to the surface of the tea leaves, where they stay trapped." Tea bags can add microplastics to the water, so loose leaf is a healthier choice. bit.ly/3QG6JPs
A large study found that more than half of the current U.S. population was exposed to harmful levels of lead in childhood, which may have contributed to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and personality changes. additudemag.com/leaded-gasolin…
A good reminder from this article: "Going non-toxic can instantly improve your health, even if it is not immediately noticeable. . . . improving hormone balances and leading to better mood, higher energy levels, and mental clarity." homesandgardens.com/solved/toxic-i…
A friend recently told me something really interesting about a hidden message in one of my favorite Christmas/Advent songs. I've always loved "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," but now I appreciate it even more. chemicalsandchristians.com/sharingair/ufx…
It's a misconception that less toxic products always cost more. In this study, for example, watch bands were tested for PFAS (forever chemicals), and the more expensive brands had higher levels. azocleantech.com/news.aspx?news…
I find that many different types of chemical exposures affect my sleep. This study specifically found a relationship between insomnia and PFAS chemicals. Lowering your toxic burden as much as possible may help you get more ZZs. bit.ly/3VoBoUe
Air quality has been associated with so much that nothing should surprise me, but its association with childhood peanut allergies did. Outdoor air is hard for parents to fix, but improving indoor air quality is worth the effort for many, many reasons. bit.ly/3CLaPBZ
"They found that people with a genetic predisposition to autism who were exposed to air pollution in early life were more likely to develop the condition than people exposed to less air pollution."
Autism may be caused by toxins breathed in by millions every day dailymail.co.uk/health/article…
Happy Thanksgiving month to all my American friends. This is a post I've been thinking about writing for a while, and I finally managed to do it. chemicalsandchristians.com/sharingair/dis…
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