Chemicals Health

Millions of people are suffering from chronic illnesses that, unbeknownst to them, are the result of exposure to environmental toxins and infectious agents such as mold and Borrelia, which causes Lyme disease. Millions. Because the symptoms of these illnesses are so varied and unusual, many of these individuals have sought medical care only to be dismissed, as if what they are experiencing is “in their head”. Many (if not most) have tried to tough it out and continue to function without hope of improvement. Unfortunately, their illnesses are very real.

In The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and will Determine the Fate of the Human Race, George Washington University professor and psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, and Georgetown University lecturer Michael E. Long present a potentially life-changing proposal: Much of human life has an unconsidered component that explains an array of behaviors previously thought to be unrelated, including why winners cheat, why geniuses often suffer with mental illness, why nearly all diets fail, and more.

An internationally renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Wenk has been educating college and medical students about the brain and lecturing around the world for more than 40 years. With this essential book, he vividly demonstrates how a little knowledge about the foods and drugs we eat can teach us a lot about how our brain functions. The information is presented in an irreverent and non-judgmental manner, making it highly accessible to high school teenagers, inquisitive college students, and worried parents.

This book will teach you about the most overlooked minerals in our body. Iodine is responsible for your weight, hormone function, and overall health. Modern diets have meant that the amount we consume has reduced drastically, and this is impacting our health. Studies have shown that a lack of iodine, especially during childhood, can be detrimental to mental development.

In 2014, after losing several friends and relatives to cancer, an unassuming insurance underwriter in Hoosick Falls, New York, began to suspect that the local water supply was polluted. When he tested his tap water, he discovered dangerous levels of forever chemicals. This set off a chain of events that led to 100 million Americans learning their drinking water was tainted. Although the discovery came as a shock to most, the U.S. government and the manufacturers of these toxic chemicals had known about their hazards for decades.

Lurking in our homes, hiding in our offices, and polluting the air we breathe is something sinister. Something we’ve turned a blind eye to for far too long. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, a pediatrician, professor, and world-renowned researcher, tells the story of how our everyday surroundings are making us sicker, fatter, and poorer. Through a blend of narrative, scientific detective work, and concrete information about the connections between chemicals and disease, he reveals what we can do to protect ourselves and our families in the short-term, and how we can help bring the change we deserve.

Fatal conveniences are the toxic products we routinely use and the unhealthy things we do that our culture and corporations have made us believe are safe and necessary for living well and efficiently. These things—from deodorant, cosmetics, dental floss, and sunscreen to laundry detergent, air fresheners, carpets, and crayons to candles, tea bags, cell phones, and chewing gum—are ubiquitous in daily life . . . and they are wreaking havoc on our health and our planet.

Break Free from the Mental Health Crisis — The Functional Medicine Blueprint for Total Brain Recovery Are you or someone you love struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, or cognitive decline? Are traditional psychiatric medications failing to offer lasting relief? In MENTAL HEALTH RECODED™: Healing the Mind by Treating Toxins, Hormones, Infections, and Nutrient Deficiencies, world-renowned physician and researcher Dr. Benoit Tano, MD, PhD unveils the revolutionary TOBIN™ Framework—a comprehensive system that reveals the true root causes of ...

📘 Estrogen-Free Lifestyle™: The Definitive Guide to Eliminating Hidden Hormone Disruptors, Reversing Estrogen Dominance, and Healing the Body from the Inside Out Are you unknowingly exposed to invisible hormonal saboteurs that are hijacking your health, your energy, and your future? In Estrogen-Free Lifestyle™, internationally renowned physician Dr. Benoit Tano, MD PhD delivers the ultimate, research-backed roadmap to reclaim your body from the silent epidemic of estrogen dominance and hormone-disrupting chemicals. With estrogenic toxins lurking in your food, cosmetics, personal care...

The first major bioterror event in the United States - the anthrax attacks in October 2001 - was a clarion call for scientists who work with "hot" agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, his first nonfiction book since The Hot Zone, a number-one New York Times best seller, Richard Preston takes us into the heart of USAMRIID, the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Change the way you approach plant yields by using electricity. Are you tired of seeing your crops fail season after season? Are you tired of experiencing pain and frustration whenever your crops underperform? Are you constantly agitated because you can’t figure out how to get your plants to yield better results? If so, then electroculture is the solution you have been looking for! This comprehensive book teaches you everything about using copper wire, magnets, and electricity to improve the growth and yield of your crops. By harnessing the power of electroculture, you can increase your ...

Our PFAS Legacy uncovers the hidden story of “forever chemicals” that have invaded our soil, water, and bodies. Once celebrated for their use in everyday products like nonstick pans and waterproof gear, PFAS now represent one of the greatest environmental and public health threats of our time. Found in the blood of nearly every person tested and in ecosystems from the Arctic to the deep sea, these nearly indestructible chemicals are linked to cancer, immune dysfunction, hormone disruption, and more. This eye-opening book blends science, urgency, and hope, exposing the regulatory ...

From privilege to survival—one chemical exposure changed everything. Eve Hillary was living the dream: a thriving career, a prominent husband, and a life split between coastal luxury and a sprawling outback ranch. But in 1983, while seven months pregnant, a routine farm task exposed her to a toxic pesticide—and nothing was ever the same. What began as a mysterious illness quickly unraveled her health, her marriage, and her family. Her newborn son was chemically injured. Doctors offered no answers. For over a decade, they were dismissed and disbelieved—until a breakthrough diagnosis ...

Dive into the mesmerizing intersection of chemical engineering and medicine with "Molecular Architects," a transformative eBook that offers a comprehensive exploration of how these two disciplines converge to forge new frontiers in medical innovation. This pioneering text delves into the heart of pharmaceutical and biotechnological advancements, showcasing the groundbreaking work of chemical engineers in developing life-saving drugs, advanced therapies, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools. From the historical evolution of chemical engineering's role in medicine to the ultra-modern advances in...

The first major bioterror event in the United States - the anthrax attacks in October 2001 - was a clarion call for scientists who work with “hot” agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, Richard Preston takes us into the heart of USAMRIID, the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Maryland, once the headquarters of the US biological weapons program and now the epicenter of national biodefense.

New York Times best-selling author Seth Siegel tells how contaminants got in our drinking water, what they’re doing to us, and what we must do to make our water safe.

From adrenaline to dopamine, most of us are familiar with the chemicals that control us. They are the hormones and neurotransmitters that our brains run on, and Overloaded looks at the role they play in every aspect of our lives, from what we remember, how we make decisions and who we love to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep.

Smallpox, the only infectious disease to have been eradicated, was one of the most terrifying of human scourges. It covered the skin with hideous, painful boils, killed a third of its victims, and left the survivors disfigured for life. In this riveting, often terrifying look at the history of smallpox, Jonathan B. Tucker tells the story of this deadly disease, the heroic efforts to eradicate it worldwide, and the looming dangers it still poses today.

Unlock the potential of plant growth with Electroculture. Do you want to find a revolutionary method to boost plant growth and yield? Have traditional farming techniques failed to meet your expectations? Do you want to harness the power of electricity for sustainable and efficient agriculture? Electroculture, the groundbreaking fusion of electricity and agriculture, is transforming how people grow crops. In this eye-opening book, you will go on a journey through the electrifying world of Electroculture, where the natural electrical properties of plants are harnessed to maximize their growth...

Is medication the only way to treat phobias, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or other such concerns? Do you always need outside pharmaceutical assistance to treat your deep inner problems? No. Medication is not the solution always, and some people don’t even like getting treated that way. There is a better way - treatment from inside to outside. And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the way to go, as it heals and strengthens you from inside to outside.