enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Scented candles may be bad for your health - AOL

    www.aol.com/lifestyle/2016-08-05-scented-candles...

    The fine soot particles from the candles contain known cancer-causing carcinogens, like acetone and benzene. Unfortunately, the damage can be done even if you keep your candles for decoration ...

  3. Study finds scented candles may release a dangerous ... - AOL

    www.aol.com/news/2016-01-19-study-finds-scented...

    According to a new study, scented candles might give off a lot more than just a pleasant aroma. They can react with other elements in the air to create a cancer-causing agent.

  4. Are scented candles bad for you? What the science says - AOL

    www.aol.com/scented-candles-bad-finish-holiday...

    The unscented candle in the 2015 research also caused concerning concentrations of toxins but had the lowest amount compared with its scented counterparts. The National Candle Association ...

  5. Soot - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soot

    Soot causes various types of cancer and lung disease. [4] Terminology ... cooking, oil lamps, candles, quartz/halogen bulbs with ... Soot is the primary cause of ...

  6. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy

    Although there is insufficient medical evidence that aromatherapy can prevent, treat or cure any disease, [1] [2] [4] aromatherapy is used by some people with diseases, such as cancer, to provide general well-being and relief from pain, nausea or stress.

  7. Causes of cancer - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causes_of_cancer

    Ionizing radiation may be used to treat other cancers, but this may, in some cases, induce a second form of cancer. [74] Radiation can cause cancer in most parts of the body, in all animals, and at any age, although radiation-induced solid tumors usually take 10–15 years, and can take up to 40 years, to become clinically manifest, and ...

  8. Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and ... - AOL

    www.aol.com/hidden-toxins-candles-know...

    Investigate the fragrance: Consider candles scented with essential oils and natural fragrances made without synthetic scents. 4. Consider the container: Some brands offer candles made in reusable ...

  9. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_herbs_with_known...

    "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Areca nut: betel nut Areca catechu "deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders"; [5] known carcinogen contributing to cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach when chewed ...