When your baby has a flaming red painful rash on their bum, we feel like horrible parents. Often the first instinct is to go out and buy ANYTHING that promises to fix it. The fix may help the rash, but what exactly is IN that stuff anyway? I always tell new Moms to buy organic […]
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Summer Insect Bites Bugging You?
Here are some natural ways to take the itch and sting out of those annoying bug bites! […]
10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis
As you may already be aware, osteoporosis is a disease affecting over 8.9 million Americans. What you may not know, however, is that osteoporosis is largely preventable. Yes, genetics will always play its role, but by following these ten simple guidelines you’ll significantly reduce your risk of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. Up your intake of green […]
Can A Vinegar Hair Rinse Help With Hair Loss?
Why Vinegar Has Been Used for Centuries for Hair and Scalp Care The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar is a potent antimicrobial which can kill bacteria and fungus, common underlying causes of dandruff and hair loss, making it a fantastic natural cure. When hormones called androgens are to blame, hair follicles become damaged over time and hinder their ability to […]
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Do You have a dustmite allergy?
One of the very common allergens prevalent in creating allergies in specific people is dust. The allergic reactions shown by some people might be as a result of inhaling dust or dust mites. There’s a need to get rid of both effectively which brings a question of which you should get rid of. Dust and […]
4 Things To Look For When Buying CBD Oil
CBD medical hemp oil is all the craze thanks to the benefits it offers, but do you know what to look for when choosing a brand? […]
Are Household Chemicals Making You Sick?
Today’s households are much safer and more hygienic than the homes our ancestors kept in previous centuries. Thanks to stricter laws, technological advancements, and greater awareness of certain health and safety risks, our household products are now required to pass certain tests and include certain labels in order to be sold in the United States. But if […]
Lead Exposure Study Shows U.S. Deaths are Surging
Approximately 400,000 deaths are associated every year to lead contami […]
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What is BPA and Why You Should Be Concerned
Bisphenol A (abbreviated BPA) is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2C(C6H4OH)2. Bisphenol A, commonly used in plastics and polyesters, has become controversial because it mimics estrogen and thus could induce unhealthy hormonal responses. Bisphenol A’s most popular use is in Polycarbonate plastic, which is clear and nearly shatter-proof. It is used to make a […]
BPA – Just not in Plastic Bottles
BPA (Bishphenol A )is not just lurking in those plastic bottles and plastic wrap. Canned Foods Canned foods are thought to be the predominant route of BPA exposure. Numerous studies support this fact, including an investigation of BPA exposures for 257 young children in North Carolina and Ohio day care centers. Researchers collected samples of […]
The Many Uses of a Lemon
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, and then use every last bit for even more lemony goodness. […]
Have you Had Your Chocolate Today?
The Health Benefits of Chocolate – Since well before its introduction to western consumers in the sixteenth century, cocoa and its most popular derivative chocolate have long been used as therapeutic and medicinal remedies. […]