The Mola Mola

09/19/2011

Ever wonder how dry cleaning works? Well, you probably should. A wise and thoughtful high school student just discovered the chemicals (known carcinogens) linger and can build up in your clothes. http://themo.la/qK5LLo

What to do?
Look for a 'green' cleaner that avoids using "Perc" or hydrocarbons. Otherwise, keep the car windows open as you head home and make sure you air items out before hanging up in your closet.

A paper gives new details about the amount of a toxic chemical that lingers in wool, cotton and polyester clothing after it is dry cleaned.

08/24/2011

The answer: skin. What we put on it is as important as what we eat, breathe or feel.

Nearly 3x as many workplace injuries occur through skin exposure as does via the air. http://themo.la/pBNrGR Think about all the chemicals we apply to it every day. Realizing skin is your largest 'vital' organ might remind you to protect it properly. We'll try to help by offering some easy steps to take.

Safety and Health Topics | Dermal Exposure

08/22/2011

A Look To Dye For
Studies have linked long term exposure to hair dye with certain cancers. Known culprits are banned but to quote the National Cancer Institute: "It is not known whether some of the chemicals still used ... can cause cancer." See: http://themo.la/qw9dZw

What to do?
If you insist on coloring, follow directions carefully - minimizing application time and thoroughly washing your scalp afterward. Better yet, look for natural products to do the trick. Even tea and honey can be used.

08/19/2011

What did you learn over the summer?

Here's some handy information to arm your child with when he or she gets asked that question this fall. http://themo.la/nIsHFq

Do you want to make our schools safer by simply getting them to choose cleaning products with care? This site has great tips and tools for spreading the word.

Did you know 25% of chemicals in the cleaning products used in schools are toxic and contribute to poor indoor air quality, smog, cancer, asthma, and other disease? There is a better way to clean - use green cleaning products.

08/19/2011

Here's some Friday fun: Time to open our minds a bit and realize some of our most basic beliefs might be flawed. Definitely watch the West Wing clip for an informative laugh.

The World doesn't look like what you think it Looks Like.

07/29/2011

Apple Juice: Healthy drink or toxic poison?

It depends. Recent tests showed one brand of Apple juice contained extremely high levels of Arsenic. For details on which one, read: http://themo.la/o8DBtO

What to do in general? Glance at product labels and avoid food 'made' in China. Here's a hint: If it is too cheap to believe yet doesn't say where it's from... there's probably a reason for both!

Consumer organizations ask FDA to monitor contamination of apple juice. Arsenic contamination in one sample was more than 5 times higher than what's allowed in drinking water.

07/22/2011

Do you worry about the quality of the air in your home?

You probably should - especially with the windows shut and air conditioner on! Indoor air can make us sick. http://themo.la/qSvnJE

What to do?
One of the best and simplest solutions is to have more houseplants!

Want to learn more? This website isn't fancy http://themo.la/ob8h0R but the NASA scientist behind it is a leading authority and source.

We spend most of our time indoors, so breathing healthy air where we live, learn and work is critical.

07/20/2011

GET MORE SLEEP!!

Sorry, we know it is not nice to yell but sometimes it is necessary like when someone's life is in danger. Research shows that being sleep deprived not only makes us grumpy and less competent but it impacts our health as well. So do yourself and your loved ones a favor and make an effort to grab a few extra Zzz's.

Here's a great primer from National Institute of Health: http://themo.la/p39zPs

Think of everything you do during your day. Try to guess which activity is so important you should devote one-third of your time to doing it. Probably the first things that come to mind are working, spending time with your family, or pursuing leisure activities. But there's something else you

07/20/2011

With a heat wave hitting half the U.S., it is a good time to take a look at the sunscreen you use and make sure it is not doing more harm than good.

Check out this list of ones to avoid from the wise folks over at the Environmental Working Group: http://themo.la/nLDiGE

Seriously, do yourself a favor and make sure you're not using any of these!

Here are some prime examples of products and players that typify what's wrong with the sun protection business.

07/15/2011

What kind of milk do you drink or serve?

Ok, so how about your cheese and ice cream? http://themo.la/rl5zH3 It is a scary story of 2 corporations running amuck. No surprise one is now in trouble - and no real surprise the other is not.

What to do? Here's a good primer on this issue: http://themo.la/oMwmx9

Want to do more? Click: http://themo.la/n3VdzW

Investigative news report regarding cancer-causing additives to milk by Monsanto is shut down by Fox News executives.