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Health Focus: Hazardous Toxins in Electronics

Rik J. Deitsch — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:39:39 +0000

We all use computers, printers, cell phones, DVD players and TVs, but did you know that these electronics could be harmful to our health? Mercury, lead, barium, chromium and cadmium are just a few of the hazardous and toxic elements found in our electronics.

With over 315 million obsolete personal computers and with over six pounds of lead within each monitor, how do we prevent exposure to these harmful toxins? The answer lies within how we dispose of our old electronics and prevent these toxins from leaking into the environment.

One solution is to use Staples Nationwide Computer and Office Technology Recycling Program. The Company is working with Amandi Services to accept and recycle any electronic drop-offs for a minimal handling charge of $10 per item.

No matter what you choose to do with your old electronics, do not disassemble them yourself. This will only expose you to the harmful elements locked inside.

A select list of toxins found in electronics:

Barium
Can cause intestinal illness or muscular weakness

Beryllium
Can cause damage to the bones or cause cancer

Cadmium
Can cause kidney, liver, bone, and blood damage

Hexavalent chromium
Can cause liver, kidney, and nerve tissue damage

Lead
Can cause vascular and kidney disease or brain disorders in children

Mercury
Can cause kidney damage

Phosphorus
Can irritate skin and eyes

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs)
Can disrupt the endocrine system

Health Focus: Eating Organic Foods

Rik J. Deitsch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:20:41 +0000

To some, organic foods may just seem to be too expensive and unnecessary, but these foods can provide an increased level of important minerals, reduce the consumption of harmful toxins, and provide an overall healthier lifestyle.

Benefits to Farmers

Organic farms produce less waste, use less energy and do not release synthetic pesticides into the environment.

Benefits to Consumers

Eating organic foods not only reduces the level of harmful pesticide exposure, but studies have shown that organic foods contain increased levels of certain helpful nutrients and minerals.

Nutrients that are found in higher levels in organic foods:

Chromium
Builds muscle, prevents and treats diabetes, promotes weight loss.

Selenium
Helps prevent prostate cancer and protects body from damage caused by environmental chemicals. Selenium also helps improve liver function and vision.

Calcium
Builds healthy and strong bones and promotes healthy muscle function.

Boron
Helps prevent osteoporosis and enhances maintenance of healthy cell membranes.

Magnesium
Reduces mortality risk from heart attacks and eases the symptoms of PMS. Magnesium also helps promote healthy cardiovascular function and reduces risk of migraine headaches.

To learn more about organic foods, visit the .

In the News: What Toxins Lurk Beneath Your House? (And Do You Want to Know?)

Rik J. Deitsch — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:49:47 +0000

Wall Street Journal - Last week, I wrote about a growing industry of so-called “green dry cleaners” who use alternatives to the cleaning solvent perchloroethylene — or “perc” — which has been labeled a probable human carcinogen. The EPA is currently requiring a phase-out of perc at cleaners located in residential buildings.

While health is top of mind, there’s a secondary reason homeowners should care about the legacy of the soil beneath them — property values. Residents of Greenpoint, Brooklyn in New York City are finding this out (again) as state health officials push them to test their indoor air for traces of toxic gases from dry-cleaning plants, foundries and other manufacturers that once operated nearby, according to a New York Times piece this morning. (View Full Article)