People can be exposed to heavy metals by breathing dirty air, drinking polluted water, eating contaminated food, touching substances, or working in certain jobs. These metals can harm the body by damaging cells and organs and may cause serious health problems, including cancer.
Reducing inflammation often comes down to the same habits that support overall health: eating real food, moving your body, avoiding tobacco, and limiting harmful exposures. These everyday choices strengthen your immune system and, over time, can lower your risk for chronic disease and inflammation and increase your overall health.
Fertilizers help crops grow but can also cause health problems like skin irritation and breathing issues, known as fertilizer sensitivity. These risks can be reduced by using protective gear, handling fertilizers safely, and getting medical help early if symptoms appear.
Mental health affects how people think, feel, and handle everyday challenges. It is influenced by biology, life experiences, and environmental stress—like pollution—especially in places like the Salton Sea, and can be supported at both personal and community levels.
Explore the composition of the air we breathe, focusing on dust emissions from the shrinking Salton Sea, the minerals in the dust, and the health impacts of resilient microorganisms.
