How the chemicals in everyday products are killing us--and what the
government is not doing about it
Did you know that nontoxic usually means never tested? Or that many
green cleaners are good for the environment but terrible for you?
Chemist and activist Monona Rossol goes from under your sink to the
halls of the powerful, tracing America's love affair with chemicals that
kill, explaining how much worse the problem has gotten in the last
decade. Shocking and appalling and completely reckless--that's how she
describes the current prevalence of harmful chemicals in our everyday
lives. Scientists have started linking our increased rates of cancer,
autism, obesity, and asthma (among others) to chemical exposure and
Rossol points the finger directly at the companies and executives making
millions of dollars by polluting our environment and introducing toxic
chemicals into our bodies. She chronicles how everyday toxins get into
our bodies and accumulate over time and provides us with inspiration to
make changes at the checkout lines. She also explains that Americans are
not nearly as well protected by our government as we might think we are.
Unlike the European Union, the United States allows chemical companies
to produce toxins for use in U.S. consumer products with little to no
oversight. While her tone is wry and entertaining, she's also well
informed, and her fact-filled treatise makes for absolutely terrifying
reading.
- Includes surprising explanations about the chemicals in furniture,
detergents, paints, makeup, toys, spray cleaners, ionic air purifiers,
art supplies, and more
- Reveals how many eco-friendly products are good for the environment
but bad for your health
- Exposes the truth about government regulations, product testing, and
labeling, including why terms such as nontoxic (which often means
never tested), hypoallergenic, and FDA-approved can be misleading
- Offers practical ways to reduce your exposure and protect yourself and
your family
If you're alarmed by the health risks of the many hazardous chemicals we
encounter at home, work, and school, don't get frightened, get informed.
Read Pick Your Poison to learn the facts and find out what you can do
about the daily onslaught of toxins that are making lab rats of us all.
