WHOLE FOODS MARKET WANTS GROCERY shopping at its natural supermarket chain to be associated with relaxation. It's testing the waters with an unusual spa-within-a-food store concept. Refresh--The Everyday Spa at Whole Foods Market opened last week in a store in Dallas, where the company is headquartered. The prototype is serving as a test bed for consumer acceptance of spas within grocery stores, before any rollout. Looking to create a tranquil environment within the giant-sized suburban … [Read more...]
Another Hospitalization
Yes, that is right another visit to the hospital, only this time I stayed for a week and had yet another surgery. Yuck. It all started last Saturday. I had bad pains in my chest area and taking deep breaths would cause stabbing pain. So after 3 hours of trying to ignore it I decided to go to the ER. My chemo status automatically got me admitted. Well, they did X-rays, a CAT scan, an MRI, an ultrasound, a hyrdoscan (spelling?), and lots of blood tests. It turns out I had pancreatitis because my … [Read more...]
What Chemical Companies Don’t Want You To Know
In a recent post I talked about how one city has recognized the harmful effects of a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) and is tyring to ban it. Well, actually they HAVE banned it but chemical companies are now filing lawsuits to reverse this legislation. Today I read a related story about how sciences professor Fred vom Saal is determined to show that plastics corporations are just as dangerous as tobacco companies and that bisphenol A (BPA) is dangerous even in small doses, which can cause … [Read more...]
San Francisco Is Trying to Protect Our Children
Have you heard lately that the city of San Francisco in California passed legislation in June prohibiting the sale of toys containing six toxic chemicals called phthalates and another toxic substance called bisphenol-A? I was elated to hear of this law since European countries have embraced similiar laws to protect their babies against these substances but here in the US we are always a day late it seems. Well, my elation may be short lived because this new law is being challenged. The chemical … [Read more...]
Lead in Your Christmas Lights
Have you seen the warnings that now appear on some holiday lights? Some of them are sporting a label that warns that they may contain lead. Wire coating and cords are usually made of PVC plastic that may contain lead. Lead is used in PVC for several reasons. For wires and cords, lead makes the plastic more flexible and reduces the risk of fire. Lead is also used in many PVC products to stabilize the color. Lead in PVC products can disintegrate into lead-laced dust. Artificial Christmas trees are … [Read more...]
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