Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick―and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health

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With a focus on both personal health and the health of the planet, Olien challenges the notion that convenience equates to safety and provides readers with practical alternatives for a non-toxic and life-enhancing lifestyle. Thought-provoking, informative and insightful read that helps you to take control of your own well-being and make better choices with achievable solutions and sage advice. When the real-world data and interactions don’t line up with what is really going on, and only upon overwhelming evidence does a policy then change, that is upside down,” Olien explained.

Manchester discusses the mental and emotional aspects of well-being, offering a comprehensive view of health and vitality.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 . Fatal Conveniences: The Toxic Products and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick" by Steven Manchester is a compelling and essential exploration of the everyday conveniences and habits that may be harming our health without us even realizing it.

The more we are aware of this pollution on our bodies and in the environment, the more choices we have. Suffering people have a hard time living a great life, and I think life is a miracle, so let’s give people a greater chance to live a happy and fulfilling life. In my view, his worsening health condition led him to break his sobriety of 30 years and losing his life to alcoholism.I was particularly drawn to his exploration of cosmetics and beauty products, and I was genuinely shocked to discover the harmful ingredients present in many of the products I use regularly. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. One of the most alarming aspects of this issue is the regulatory gap in assessing the real-world impact of these toxins. He discusses the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function, mood, and immune system function.

What I appreciated most about Olien's approach was his comprehensive examination of both the health and environmental impacts associated with these harmful conveniences. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. From the FDA, USDA, FCC, EPA, NIH, and so on, there are many agencies that have good people in them trying to do the right thing—however, the system is upside down.With passion and urgency, Olien exposes the detrimental effects of common household items, from deodorants and cosmetics to cell phones and crayons. From laundry detergent, tap water, ultra-processed food, cheap clothing/fast fashion, slippery dental floss, cell phones, lotion, makeup, shampoo, deodorant, and cleaning products, among many others, these conveniences contain a myriad of chemicals, with minimal safety testing performed. Furthermore, Olien's personal connection to the subject matter adds an emotional depth to the narrative. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Awesome book on the awareness of everyday conveniences and the impact that they have on your life long-term.