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Health is a precious thing, and the only one, in truth, which deserves that we employ in its pursuit not only time, sweat trouble and wordly goods, but even life....As far as I am concerned, no road that would lead us to health is either arduous or expensive. -Michel de Montaigne

Friday, August 03, 2007


Understanding the Dangers of Phthalates in Nailpolish
Some Links of Interest:

Decrease in Anogenital Distance among Male Infants with Prenatal Phthalate Exposure ys

Parents needn't wait for legislation to shield kids from toxins in products

Aggregate Exposures to Phthalates in Humans
Posted by lilith attack at 8:33 a.m.

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