Discussion and answers to questions with Don Hoernschemeyer about environmental toxic chemicals

Summary: The origins of an environmental activist: Don Hoernschemeyer visits Dr Dawn and answer questions about toxic chemicals in our environment; Pesticides and BPA top the list of the most important chemical problems today; Heating food in BPA-containing polycarbonate plastic is not a good idea, even after many uses; What are toxic risks with root canals? Unfortunately, protecting against fire in furniture, mattresses, pillows and clothing often involves in toxic chemicals! What to do about the dust in homes that absorbs all kinds of bad chemicals; Lead and mercury really don't have have safe levels, especially if found together; Acrylics, like plexiglass, are not a toxic problem; How does one identify furniture without toxic chemicals such as flame retardants? Vinyl clothing storage bags don't have BPA, but they do have phthalates, another important hormone disruptor; Caller talks about publicity around the BRCA1 breast cancer gene — patents for genes are discussed; More about lead in paint, toys, etc. and their effect on children; Brita water filter containers and other things made from polystyrene aCalifornia reveals list of insurers for the insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Actnd polypropylene are considered safe from toxic chemicals; Small, flexible water bottles do not have BPA, but some 5-gallon water bottles do; Don Hoernschemeyer wraps up with comments on how environmental toxins cause most cancers; California reveals list of insurers for the insurance exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act; What are the consequences of removing a cecal mass and part of my intestine? What is difference between a stool softener and a laxative? Ear acupuncture is recommended to treat the pain from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome