Tag Archives for Chemicals

Chemicals in Medicine

TweetShould we be avoiding conventional curative medicine and seeking alternatives such as preventitive medicine? Have the benefits of drugs been scientifically proven? Are they thoroughly tested before drug companies are given a licence to market them. I am not suggesting … Continue reading

14. December 2008 by markjl
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Chemicals or Naturals

What is the best way to live? Is is through a dependency on a chemical industry and a supporting society, or is there room for autonomous non dependant living? When it comes to the use of chemicals or natural products, how can we not favour in general a natural method when one exists? What are the motivations of a chemical industry enshrined in a consumer society? What are the benefits of bio food production methods and how can they be promoted? Continue reading

14. December 2008 by markjl
Categories: Environment, Food, Government, Health, Medicine | Tags: , | 3 comments

Parabens in plastic harmful to babies

TweetThere seems to be some scandal brewing about Parabens. I’ve not had time yet to do my research on this subject, but in particular it is being suggested, particularly in bio circles that they should be avoided at least in … Continue reading

04. December 2008 by markjl
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Chemicals or naturals

TweetThis post is really an attempt to continue a long standing conversation that I’ve been having with various people over many years. I’m hoping of course those concerned will read it, but in particular I’m hoping to continue that discussion. … Continue reading

13. November 2008 by markjl
Categories: Environment | Tags: , | 8 comments