Proof The Bible Is True

By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Many couches in U.S. homes contain foam cushions that are comfortable to sit on but are hiding a dirty, dangerous secret. They’re loaded with toxic flame-retardant chemicals. Such chemicals were added largely as the result of California Technical Bulletin 117 (TB117), which was passed in 1975.

It required furniture sold in California to withstand a 12-second exposure to a small flame without igniting — a requirement manufacturers met by dousing furniture in flame retardants.

We’re not talking about a quick dusting of the chemicals, either. Flame retardants may make up 11 percent of the foam’s weight, …read more

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