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The Hundred-Year Lie: How to Protect Yourself from the Chemicals That Are Destroying Your Health
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
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Label: Plume
Languages: EnglishPublished
Manufacturer: Plume
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: June 26, 2007
Publisher: Plume
Studio: Plume
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Editorial Review: In a devastating exposé in the tradition of Silent Spring and Fast Food Nation, investigative journalist Randall Fitzgerald warns how thousands of man-made chemicals in our food, water, medicine, and environment are making humans the most polluted species on the planet. A century ago in 1906, when Congress enacted the Pure Food and Drug Act, Americans were promised "better living through chemistry." Fitzgerald provides overwhelming evidence to shatter this myth, and many others perpetrated by the chemical, pharmaceutical, and processed foods industries. In the face of this national health crisis, Fitzgerald also presents informed and practical suggestions for what we can do to turn the tide and live healthier lives. Consider this:
• The average American carries a "body burden" of 700 synthetic chemicals
• Chemicals in tap water can cause reproductive abnormalities and hermaphroditic birth
• A 2005 study of lactating women in eighteen U.S. states found perchlorate (a toxic component of rocket fuel) in practically every mother’s breast milk
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I read this book after checking it out from the local library. After reading it, I ordered a copy to keep as a reference. This is an excellent look at the industries and government regulatory agencies that affects our lives and health.
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This information is both shocking and necessary. It is important to learn the different way one needs to learn and on what levels our food effects our diet. We are only getting enough to barely live in nutrients, and people need to learn how to get what they need, and what is being done to encourage, not prevent disease.
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I purchased this for a researcher in our group so I am not the end user. I was told however that the reason he wanted these was because of the fit and comfort.
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A MUST READ book, it is simnply amazing,
I feel sorry I cannot give it 6 or 7 stars out of 5.
EVERYONE absolutely everyone must have this book as
OBLIGATORY reading in schools, universities,
any state department.
I cannot even express myself how good this book is
and how eye-opening!
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Excellent, easy reading that is very informative. A reminder to not blindly trust government agencies to protect the public.
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