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May Day: 5 Unusual Facts About Lily of the Valley

planting this lucky charm plant near your home, exercise caution! This beautiful ornamental plant is dangerous for children and pets due to the high toxicity of its berries. The delicate bell-shaped flowers conceal a very high toxicity; all parts of the plant are extremely toxic, even potentially f ...

26
Apr
2007

The Dynamite Tree: 5 Things to Know About the Species Hura crepitans

s trunk and the explosive nature of its fruits were not enough to make this tropical tree dangerous, the Hura crepitans species is also feared for its toxicity. Like other plants in the Euphorbiaceae family, it produces a highly irritating latex for the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. This tree i ...

21
Mar
2024

Dietary supplements and cancer: 5 products to avoid

en taken in high doses, as is the case in some capsules, turmeric can interact with medications. This type of dietary supplement also presents liver toxicity beyond 153 mg of curcumin per day for a 60 kg adult, according to the report by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational He ...

11
July
2024

Bee balm: 5 good reasons to grow this plant

he bee balm has another major advantage in the summer: it repels mosquitoes as effectively as a commercial repellent spray, without the insecticide's toxicity! Fans of natural mosquito solutions are well aware of repellent plants like citronella, peppermint, lavender, and basil. The wild bee balm, ...

27
Nov
2013

Detox on Netflix: a hilarious and well-reviewed mini-series

cousins. Like the rest of their generation, they both live with their cell phones grafted to their hands until circumstances confront them with the toxicity of the Internet. Léa has been dumped by her boyfriend who is tired of seeing her post their private life on the web and continues to sta ...

13
Sep
2022

Is Toast Carcinogenic?

exceeding the threshold values, manufacturers are required to review their manufacturing process. On your side, to reduce the risk of cancer and neurotoxicity related to acrylamide, simply monitor the cooking of your toast in the toaster and, more generally, cook foods less. Grilled bread is not ...

04
May
2023

The Crown of Thorns plant: cultivation and maintenance

to the watering water, always during the growing season (from March to October) but not during the winter dormancy period. 5- Beware of its thorns and toxicity. The Euphorbia milii is an aesthetic and easy-to-maintain indoor plant. However, it has the disadvantage of being toxic and equipped with th ...

11
Oct
2023

Colocasia: the elephant ear plant

abbage. However, it is essential to cook them as this plant is toxic when raw. When growing a colocasia as a houseplant, one must be cautious of its toxicity to pets and children. Contrary to popular belief, a plant can be both edible and toxic, and taro is a perfect example of this. She can be gro ...

08
Mar
2024

The manchineel tree: the most toxic tree in the world

d prevent soil erosion in their natural habitat. They even provide a source of food for certain animals like iguanas, which are not affected by their toxicity. ...

14
Mar
2024

Chemofog: Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairments in 5 Questions

where one has put their keys, for example. 3- What are the causes of chemofog? For years, doctors and patients alike attributed the symptoms of chemofog to the toxicity of chemotherapy. Although some chemotherapy treatments can cross the blood-brain barrier and directly affect brain function, it is ...

27
June
2024

Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

a tuna rather than through another fish... 4- Mercury is a neurotoxic substance. The revelations of the NGO Bloom are chilling when one considers the toxicity of mercury for human health and more specifically for the brain and nervous system... This study confirms that tuna is one of the most conta ...

04
Nov
2024