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Overuse of Disinfectants Could Be Harmful by Karen H. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 13 Nov 2009 10:00pm With 40 peer-reviewed reports and scientific studies that illustrate the health impacts of chemicals found in household disinfectants I felt that this was important to share... Sian Wu,sian@resource-media.org, 206-374-7795 x102 New Report Links Disinfecting Chemicals with Chronic Disease: Overuse of Disinfectants Could be Harmful Read on »

Aromatic Herbs Disinfect Birds’ Nests by TopVeg !. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 18 Aug 2009 10:00pm Research has found that birds use aromatic herbs to disinfect their nests. variegated-peppermint Adele Mennerat, a biologist at the University of Bergan, Norway, reported that Blue tits line their nests with aromatic herbs, such as mint and lavender. The aromatic herbs kill bacteria in the nest. This creates a more sterile environment Read on »

Water Disinfection by Dr. Erik McLaughlin Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:33am Water disinfection Knowledge of how to make water safe for human consumption or use is vital. There are basically three methods: heat, chemicals and filtration. Heat... the temperature, the less time needed to disinfect the water. I believe the best way to disinfect water is through boiling. Water is, generally, safe to drink after it reaches boiling Read on »

V.A. Hospital Patients Test Positive for Hepatitis – 18 So Far – Colonoscopy Tests with equipment not properly disinfected by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Sun 03 May 2009 10:48pm The problems arose when proper disinfectant procedures were not followed, thus exposing patients to Hepatitis and HIV. In a related post, Cuba has a vaccine for Hepatitis... Reading: Sterilization at a VA Hospital – Should this be outsourced for another VA facility to sterilize tools and equipment used? HIV risk at Miami VA hospital – Colonoscopy Read on »

disinfect! by Lauren Posted Fri 24 Oct 2008 12:00am Been sick all week with a cold that seems to have taken over NYC. Everyone I know is coughing, sniffling and sneezing. Everyone. Feel gross. Read on »

Cleaning vs. Disinfecting by Eileen Simpson Patient Expert

Posted Mon 26 Jan 2009 5:05pm Think they are the same thing? Nope, they are not. So many people use disinfectant to clean. This helps create half dead germs that become resistant to our war against them. As mentioned in earlier posts, we use Benelife Green products. They have a cleaner and a disinfectant. In order for a disinfectant to work, you must wet the area Read on »

Day 277 of our Green Year: Natural Disinfectant by Craig and Layla B. Patient Expert

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Posted Sat 24 Jan 2009 4:28pm There comes a time when disinfectant is needed to keep things clean around the house. If you are dealing with chicken, then you need to disinfect the area so that you don't spread salmonella. Sadly, many different types of disinfectants have several harmful chemicals in them and people are spreading them all over their counters and chopping blocks Read on »

Disinfectants can increase antibiotic resistant bacteria by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 28 Dec 2009 12:00am Published December 28th, 2009 in , , , , , Using disinfectants could cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics as well as the disinfectant itself, according to research published in the January 2010 issue of Microbiology. The findings could have Read on »

disinfectant overkill by Amy .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 12 Nov 2009 10:00pm Voices for the Earth has released a report about the overuse and dangers of disinfectants. Disinfectant chemicals have a purpose and place, but should be used sparingly. Scientific studies have shown that disinfectant chemicals have been linked to chronic health impacts like asthma, hormone imbalance, potential reduced fertility, and immune system Read on »

Sunshine is the Best Disinfectant by Kim S. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:08am TRENTON, N.J. -- Pfizer Inc., the world's biggest drugmaker, said today it will begin disclosing all sizable payments it makes to doctors, including those who test experimental drugs in people, a first for the industry. The disclosures would begin early... Read on »