Did you know that root beer was made by accident when an inventive pharmacist decided to use various berries, herbs, and roots to create a miracle drug in 1870? An unknown pharmacist experimenting with many roots, berries and herbs, created a medicinal recipe for root beer which contained juniper, wintergreen, spikenard, pipsissewa, sarsaparilla, vanilla beans,…
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You are Most Likely Consuming bleached and chemical laden Garlic from China. Here is how to spot it.
Did you know that China is one of the biggest exporters of garlic? it is believed that around 80% of the garlic sold around the world is from China. In fact, China supplies roughly 50% of the United States consumption. Most people think that their garlic comes from California, the “Garlic Capital of the World,”…
This Dental Floss Contains Toxic Chemicals Linked to Heart Disease and Cancer
Most people use dental floss without thinking it might compromise their health. But did you know certain types and brands of dental floss might be associated with higher levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in your body? In fact, the dental floss you’ve been using is coated with a perfluorinated polymer (PFC), the same substance that keeps your food from…
Castor Oil Packs: Get rid of Spider Veins, Swollen Legs, Menstrual Cramps, Bloating
Castor oil packs are an easy and effective method that is used to improve your lymphatic drainage and detoxify the body. The packs can also strengthen the immune system, improve bowel movements, reduce food sensitivities, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. Castor oil is made up of 90% of ricinoleic acid which is responsible for…
Check your Cereal! Top Toxic Cereal Brands to Avoid
What we eat for breakfast matters! Most people don’t even look at the ingredients in their daily cereal or don’t know how it’s made. The manufacturing process used to make boxed cereal is called extrusion and it is so violent and denaturing that it destroys most of the nutrients. Then harmful preservatives like Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT),…
Did You Know This About Peanut Butter?
Did you know that most store-bought peanut butter brands can contain hydrogenated oils, sugar, refined salt, soy, corn syrup and stabilizers? Most of these ingredients are genetically modified to produce their own insecticidal toxins. So along with that peanut, you are getting a whole array of products.
5 Most Effective Mosquito Repellent Plants
Most commercial insect repellents contain from 5% to 25% DEET. DEET is a registered pesticide and is a member of the toluene chemical family. Toluene is an organic solvent that can be absorbed through human skin and passes right into the blood stream. DEET has been found toxic, especially when used by children. Children who…
Your Mouthwash is Linked to Oral Cancer. Homemade Mouthwash to Kill Bacteria and Germs in the mouth
Now ask yourself, when is the last time you researched the ingredients in your mouthwash? Because more than likely that the mouthwash you use everyday to clean your teeth and freshen your breath may be toxic for your health. First, let’s take a look at some of the most common toxic and carcinogenic ingredients found…
DIY Himalayan Salt Scrub – Rich in Essential Minerals Your Body Needs
Exfoliating with a himalayan salt scrub not only removes dead skin cells and increases circulation, but it also regenerates the skin. The magnesium and other minerals in Himalayan salts can reduce inflammation, due to its antiseptic properties. Salt absorbs dirt and toxins on top of having natural antibacterial properties. There are also so many incredible…
This Trick Will Get Rid of Spiders and Most Insects Around Your Home
Most conventional, store bought insect repellents use a chemical called DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). A Duke University Pharmacologist, Mohammad Abou-Donia stated that research tests on rats show memory loss and other behavioral changes after prolonged exposure to DEET. In fact, the Toxic Substances and Disease registry lists 8 deaths directly associated with DEET ingestion or topical application….
