What appears as an ordinary plastic bottle used for fragrances, cosmetics, hair conditions,water, toys and many other items, may actually be concealing a source for illness and disease. Phthalates, commonly found in plastic bottles, are know to suppress male hormones and sometimes mimic female hormones.
In a recent letter to the editor in the NY Times Nicholas D. Kristof commented, "If terrorists were putting phthalates in our drinking water, we would be galvanized to defend ourselves and to spend billions of dollars to ensure our safety. But the risks are just as serious if we’re poisoning ourselves, and it’s time for the Obama administration and Congress to show leadership in this area."
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