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Thursday, November 15, 2012

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Talking Toxins: Little Changes Can Make a Difference

“Toxin” is a word people toss around in conjunction with air, food, chemicals, and health. Making small changes every day may help.

At least once a day I have a client, friend or patient ask my thoughts on “toxins.” In general, people are aware that we live in an environment of chemicals in our food, air and water. However, many don’t know how to begin to decrease the exposure and are simply too busy to research. Although some readers may roll their eyes, there are many people who are searching for ways to decrease exposure for themselves, their families and friends. Why? A total of 1,638,910 new cancer cases affecting 9 million people and 577,190 deaths from cancer are projected to occur in the United States in 2012 according to the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the North American Association of Central Cancer …

Lisa Vasile

8:15 am on Friday, November 16, 2012

I hadn't heard of this event ~ not able to make it but would love a signed copy of your book. Congrats on winning the Clean Water Action Award. http://easton-ma.patch.com/articles/easton-woman-to-be-honored-with-clean-water-action-award We have a lot in common - I was one of 2 people in Milford who spearheaded a Citizen's Water Meeting with a goal to pay for water we can drink, we can cook with …   more ›

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