Category Archives: Exposure to Toxins

Fracking poses dangers to drinking water

Posted on December 10, 2011 by James McMahon

Regardless of assurances that it is safe, fracking is proving to contaminate drinking water supplies. In order to protect yourself I encourage people living in areas where gas development is proposed to start by purchasing an extensive well water test. This can provide evidence that these items are not in your water prior to contamination by gas drilling operations.
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Oral Contraceptives in Drinking Water Contribute to Prostate Cancer

Posted on November 23, 2011 by James McMahon

A new study suggests that oral contraceptives contribute to prostate cancer. Birth control pills contain the female hormone estrogen, and in recent years, some experts have raised concerns about the presence of estrogen and similar compounds in foods and the water supply.

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What’s in Your Spring Water?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by James McMahon

I was interviewed by health advocate Kevin Gianni. We talked about spring water, minerals in water, healthy drinking water and some of the things I’ve learned about testing the water you drink. Here’s an excerpt from Part 1: Continue reading →

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Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer by Reducing Pesticide Exposure

Posted on October 27, 2011 by James McMahon

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released an announcement today about male breast cancer discovered at Camp Lejeune, a Marine facility. ‘The water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with a toxic brew of industrial chemicals … Continue reading →

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Do remineralizing filters really work?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by James McMahon

Many companies suggest that because reverse osmosis systems remove the minerals from water that you should add a remineralizing filter afterwards for the purpose of restoring minerals to your water.

I’ve tested these filters and while the pH rose dramatically due to carbonates in the filter there were no minerals added. Continue reading →

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When Are You Exposed to BPA?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by James McMahon

“You’ve probably heard about the links between the amount of bisphenol-A (BPA) people consume and higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, and male infertility. As a result of all the press, many companies have switched to BPA-free formulas. Then again, some haven’t—making it all the more confusing to figure out what’s OK and what to avoid. Here’s where you’re most likely to find BPA today and how to steer clear.” Continue reading →

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