Cancer Prevention

27 Chemical-Free Recipes for DIY Spring Cleaning

Non-toxic homemade cleaning products aren’t just better for us; they can also help save us money and protect the environment.

Spring is finally here (please?), and that means it’s time for lounging in the grass, tossin’ the disc, barbecuing with friends, and scouring your living space from top to bottom.

VIDEO: How To Make Our Drinking Water Safer

In this video, Dr. Aly Cohen, founder of The Smart Human, discusses how to make our drinking water safer. Since so many water contaminants are not removed from water treatment cleaning processes, Dr. Cohen recommends that we always filter our water at the point of use, which is our faucet, as well discussing several other clean water techniques.  Be sure to follow Dr. Cohen on Facebook and at TheSmartHuman.com.

How to Reduce Exposure to Radiofrequency Energy from Cell Phones

The use of cell phones has increased dramatically in recent years, including among children and young adults. These phones put out radio frequency (RF) energy.

Some scientists and public health officials believe RF energy may affect human health. This guidance document describes RF energy, lists some of the potential health concerns, and provides guidance on how people can reduce their exposure.

Why are people concerned about exposure to RF energy from cell phones?

Five Healthy Resolutions for Everyone

VIDEO: Five MORE Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

In this video (part two), Dr. Aly Cohen, founder of The Smart Human, discusses five MORE things you can do right now to reduce exposure from harmful chemicals. Be sure to follow Dr. Cohen on Facebook and at TheSmartHuman.com.

 

Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented?

There is no sure way to prevent colorectal cancer. But there are things you can do that might help lower your risk, such as changing the risk factors that you can control.

Colorectal cancer screening

Screening is the process of looking for cancer or pre-cancer in people who have no symptoms of the disease. Regular colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful weapons for preventing colorectal cancer.

VIDEO: Five Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

In this video, Dr. Aly Cohen, founder of The Smart Human, discusses many of the everyday chemicals in our food, drinking water, cookware, cleaning products, personal care products, and even in the air we breathe are not tested for safety that can cause both short and long-term health issues. Be sure to follow Dr. Cohen on Facebook and at TheSmartHuman.com.

VIDEO: How To Safely Use Tech Gadgets

In this video, Dr, Aly Cohen, founder of The Smart Human, discusses safe use of tech gadgets. Be sure to follow Dr. Cohen on Facebook and at TheSmartHuman.com.

What’s Wrong With High SPF?

Theoretically, applying sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of 100 would allow beachgoers to bare their skin 100 times longer before suffering a sunburn. Someone who would normally redden after 30 minutes in the midday sun could stay out for 50 hours.

Cleaning Products As Damaging As Smoking 20 Cigarettes A Day

A surprising new study on the long-term health effects of cleaning products found that inhaling sprays and other chemical cleaners at home or work may be as damaging to lungs as a 20-year, pack-a-day smoking habit

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