Description
We all live in a chemical world there are chemicals in our water, food, environment, and in us, but over recent years raised levels of public concern about toxic chemicals have led to some important questions:
- Do we live in a poisoned world?
- What about food allergies and intolerances?
- What about the use of chemicals for health and recreation?
- What effect do alcohol, nicotine and 'party' drugs have on health?
- Is it realistic to think that we can make our world completely free of all toxic substances?
To answer these questions it's important to be able to distinguish between the real, potential and perceived risks of harm and to understand the steps you can take to reduce your risk. This book aims to give you some answers to the serious questions posed.
