1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products

Very understandable book. As an M.D., I often deal with patients with Asthma, allergies, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and other health problems caused by the vast amount of chemicals we touch each day. I found this book to be valuable and interesting. Hot current topics such as the safety of antibacterial chemicals, plants that can harm your pets, and dangerous chemical additives and colorings are talked about. Olestra, melatonin and DHEA are discussed, along with fun topics like the chemical components of chocolate.

A very interesting book. Health and nutrition questions are answered, like when does a soap become a drug, what U.S. states are better than others when it comes to 'labeling laws', and what is the most dangerous chemical around the house? What does 'fat free' really mean? Are poisons like sulfur dioxide used on our grapes? What useful chemicals are in garlic? These questions are answered in a very accessable manner. The author did a good job making this important subject accessable to everyone.

This seems like a book that should be in every grocery store - we are exposed to so very many chemicals in our modern day lives, it's crucial we know what these are doing to us. I was horrified to read a list of common household plants that can harm pets, and realized I had some of those in my home! I use this to look up info on the drugs and things always in the news, like antioxidants, glucosamine, chondroitin, Olestra, and MSG. I also read about the chemicals recommended by physicians for skin rejuvenation!

If you still have that bad taste in your mouth from chemistry class, this book will change that. It is full of interesting,fun to read and know about, chemistry information. I've always been curious about those unpronounceable words on the food jars and shampoo bottles. This book told me about those things, what they do and why they're there. It also has a really up-to-date section with questions and answers explaining the things you read about such as.....nutraceutical, isoflavones, and kombucha tea. Try it, you'll like it!

This book blew me away! Every day we are exposed to so many difference chemicals, and we never even realize it. What do the ingredients in your makeup do to you? What chemicals in your soap, toothpaste, foods, and household cleansers can cause your allergies, medical problems, cancer? This book lists these chemicals you (may) see listed on the products you come in contact with hourly, and tells you if they are toxic, harmful, or SAFE to use.Wow - who would have thought that things like the colorings in foods we eat, or the inks, dyes, flavorings, preservatives, perfumes, etc. can cause us so many health problems? This book lets you take CONTROL of the chemicals you allow yourself to be exposed to daily.Highly recommended!- Joh