Tag Archives: EPA

Even the CDC practices this…

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

There are many sources of indoor air pollution in any home. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Environment, Toxicity, Wellness | Tagged CDC, chemicals, Environment, EPA, household products, indoor air quality, outgassing, Pollutants, toxins

Yes, the Environment Affects Our Health

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

Over 80,000 new chemicals have been created since World War II and very few of them have been tested for their effects on us and other living beings. Continue reading →

Posted in Allergies, Toxicity | Tagged asthma, cancer, chemical sensitivity, chemicals, children, Environmental Working Group, EPA, food allergy, gluten allergy, health, pesticides, pollution, precautionary principle, toxins, wellness

Our Children: Second-Class Citizens

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

We can begin to take action to protect us. Just because some people – the chemical industry in this case – are willing to throw away our children does not mean we have to accept that. Continue reading →

Posted in Toxicity, Wellness | Tagged chemical industry, chemicals, children, EPA, gluten intolerance test, health, natural alternative medicine, pollution, prevention, toxins, treatment for attention deficit disorder, wellness

EPA Part II

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

This post continues my description of what I said to the representatives of the EPA about their school siting guidelines. I told them about my friend “Roberta” (I have changed her name to protect her identity) who attended Beverly Hills … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, chemicals, children, EPA, health, laboratory experiment, laboratory rats, neurological problems, precautionary principle, prevention, school siting guidelines, wellness

EPA School Siting Guidelines

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

I had the privilege yesterday of speaking to representatives of the EPA at a meeting sponsored by California Safe Schools and others. The purpose of the guidelines will be to “guide” areas about what constitutes a safe area to place … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ADD, asthma, cancer, chemicals, children, EPA, health, indoor air quality, school siting, school siting guidelines

Asthma and Perfume Do Not Mix

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Cathie Lippman, M.D.

The EPA recently held a big conference about asthma in Washington, DC and requested that participants not wear perfume or scents. Halleluyah! The agency has set a notable example that recognizes that perfumes, scents, and “good-smelling” products (quotation marks, mine) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged asthma, chemicals, EPA, respiratory, scents