(Natural News) Lead in the water is one of the most common reasons of heavy metal poisoning in children. This toxic substance ends up in drinking water when plumbing materials, such as old pipes, faucets and fixtures that contain lead corrode. Corrosion, or the wearing away of metal, can be caused by many factors, such […]

(Natural News) The body is equipped to process toxins. After all, it has an entire organ dedicated to the process of filtering out impurities on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the body cannot eliminate certain toxins like lead, a natural element used to create ammunition, car batteries and cable sheathing. Lead is toxic at any dose and serves no […]

(Natural News) Over the years, products with lead have steadily been removed from store shelves as more people become aware about the dangers of lead poisoning. However, K-12 students in California may be ingesting the heavy metal through an unavoidable source – their water. In an email to the Environmental Working Group, the California State […]

(Natural News) Garlic is a common cooking ingredient, famous around the world for its pungent flavor. Used for seasoning food and as a condiment, garlic is also known for its health benefits. In ancient times, garlic was used mainly for its medicinal properties. Garlic can help prevent heart disease, control cholesterol and blood pressure, and […]

(Natural News) Lead is a toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Because of its widespread use, health problems around the world has increased. Throughout the years, researchers have been studying the health hazard of lead exposure, and recently they found that adults who were exposed to high levels of lead when they were young […]

(Natural News) Five years after residents of Flint, Michigan, were poisoned by lead in their drinking water, a judge has given them the go-ahead to sue the federal government for failing to act swiftly in ensuring the city’s drinking water was clean. In 2017, residents filed a lawsuit against the EPA arguing that the agency […]

(Natural News) People love the citrus fruit for its amazing health benefits. Not only is it a good source of fiber and vitamin C, it is also rich in phytochemicals that help get rid of free radicals and treat certain ailments. But here’s another thing you might not know about this nutritious fruit: it can reduce heavy metal toxicity. What […]

(Natural News) The 2014 water crisis in Flint, Michigan, raised national awareness of the effects of lead exposure on children. After municipal officials decided as a cost saving measure to switch the city’s water supply from Lake Huron to the polluted Flint River, residents immediately started complaining about the discolored and foul-smelling water. Nonetheless, it […]

(Natural News) Lead is a serious health risk. It’s a silent killer that gradually seeps into your system and threatens your health, survival, and safety from the inside. Considering how common lead is, one of the most important skills any prepper needs to develop is how to identify lead, its symptoms, and how to avoid […]

(Natural News) Other toxins might be deadlier, but lead remains hugely concerning to many people given its prevalence in our surroundings and the fact that no amount of it is safe for humans. Despite being banned for more than two decades, people are still coming into contact with it regularly in older products and buildings. […]