The question may not be whether or not they’re lurking in your water, but rather how much there is and what implications this may have on our health. A study funded by Health Canada and published online in January 2011 has revealed that anti-depressant drugs are now passing into the waterways and affecting fish. Dr. Sébastien Sauvé at the UniversityContinue reading “Are anti-depressants in YOUR water?”
Category Archives: Toxins and Our Health
Planning for a (healthy) baby?
Did you know that: In a study done by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 35.6% of male partners of infertile couples had a whole blood mercury concentration higher than the normal range (concentration of sperm, percentage of morphologically normal sperm and percentage of motile sperm were reduced in these men, though the difference wasContinue reading “Planning for a (healthy) baby?”
Fish and sushi- safe during pregnancy?
We know that fish are packed with important nutrients, but we also know that fish contain lots of contaminants such as mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that could potentially affect the baby’s health. And how about sushi? Is that safe in pregnancy? Though it is not recommended that pregnant ladies avoid fish altogether, there are certain guidelines that mommies-to-be shouldContinue reading “Fish and sushi- safe during pregnancy?”
What’s making you fat- without you even knowing it
Earlier this year, the U.S. White House announced that it was targeting a new threat to America’s health and security- a class of chemicals that are making us fat. These chemicals are called endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). And chances are, you’re eating or drinking them right now. Scientists have coined these chemicals “obesogens”, because they may promoteContinue reading “What’s making you fat- without you even knowing it”
Pollution. In you.
Today, we are constantly bombarded by chemicals and toxins in our everyday environment. Chemicals found in the air, water, household cleaners, laundry detergents, cookware, cosmetics and pesticides-all are potentially harmful to our bodies. What do toxins do in our bodies? Carcinogenic chemicals: cause or aggravate cancer Hormone-disrupting chemicals: mimic, block or interfere with hormones that regulate fertility and theContinue reading “Pollution. In you.”
Post-acne blemish: Why Asians are more prone
Okay, so the majority of us will get acne- from a pimple or two to full-blown-in-your-face lesions- at some point in our lives. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that affects Asians, but ever wonder why many Asians get dark or pigmented spots where the blemishes used to be- long AFTER the acne is treated? Asian skin,Continue reading “Post-acne blemish: Why Asians are more prone”
Chinese SPAM (長城牌午餐肉) in your cupboard? RECALL today following (pearls of) mercury contamination
Do you have one of these sitting in your cupboard? You may want to double check to make sure the meat (Can you even call it “meat”?) doesn’t look funny or have any “metallic pearls” embedded in it. A man found mercury pearls embedded in his SPAM a few days ago. There’s been a recallContinue reading “Chinese SPAM (長城牌午餐肉) in your cupboard? RECALL today following (pearls of) mercury contamination”
Fish oil linked to lower breast cancer risk: Study
We all know that taking fish oil supplements benefit heart health, but a study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention shows fish oil supplements may also help reduce breast cancer risk. In the study, the use of fish oil was linked to a lower risk of invasive ductal breast cancer. Ductal breast cancer is the mostContinue reading “Fish oil linked to lower breast cancer risk: Study”
Artificial colours in food linked to cancer and behavioural disorders in children: Study
Food dyes- used in everything from M&Ms to brightly coloured breakfast cereals to Kraft salad dressings- pose risks of cancer, allergies and hyperactivity in children, and should be banned, according the Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). The new report titled, “Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks”, found that artificial colours in foodsContinue reading “Artificial colours in food linked to cancer and behavioural disorders in children: Study”
霸王Bawang shampoo contains cancer-causing agents
News released today reveals that 霸王Bawang shampoo (the 4th most popular shampoo manufacturer in China) contains cancer-causing agents. Its shares, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, have since plummeted. 霸王Bawang claims that their shampoos contain Chinese herbal medicine which nourish and prevent hair loss. They also have an anti-dandruff line. International movie star Jackie Chan is theirContinue reading “霸王Bawang shampoo contains cancer-causing agents”
Dr. Ardyce Yik ND 