House dust microbes degrade cancer-causing chemical New research finds that household dust hosts microbes that can break down cancer-causing environmental chemicals. However, the byproducts of this degradation may also harm health. The microbes in our household dust can fight off cancer-causing chemicals, but at what cost? Our households are riddled with all kinds of microbe, some of which are good and some of which are dangerous. From our dishwashing sponges to our toothbrush holders, there are plenty of places in our homes where these tiny microorganisms can hide. In particular, the dust that settles on our furniture and other surfaces contains a wide variety of fungi, as well as bacteria from the Staphylococcus and Streptococcus families. Although such bacteria may harm our health particularly if we have a weak immune system. new research finds that the microbes present in household dust also have an additional role: They help break down harmful environmental chemicals. ...

by Daily Mirror Your liver has a big job: within the three pints of blood that flow through it every minute, you’ll find dead cells, micro-organisms, chemicals, and fat globules – all of which have to be processed and filtered. And while the liver is fantastic at its job, sometimes it’s worth giving it a helping hand to remove toxins. It’s not just what we eat that can affect our liver, the body naturally produces toxins (like acetaldehyde and oxalic acid) as part of normal cell function. Your liver’s role is to eliminate excess ones that may do harm. The problems come when you put in more than you can eliminate. Our hunter gatherer ancestors’ livers weren’t exposed to the many environmental and food toxins we are today, and our livers have to work harder because we overload them, so it’s important to give them a regular clean up. So nutritionist and life coach Janet Thomson shows us how to give our livers a well-needed holiday... How a detox can help Your liver will ...