The carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a root vegetable that has a crisp texture when fresh. When carrots were first cultivated, they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds rather than their roots. Carrot seeds have been found in Switzerland and Southern Germany dating to 2000–3000 BC!
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Elevated Levels of Arsenic in U.S. Chicken Meat was Found to Increase the Risk of Cancer
You probably have heard the saying, “You are What You Eat.” This is true for chickens as well: they are what they eat. Non organic chickens are fed inorganic feed, which is very harmful for your hormones. This is purposely done to meet growing demand. In fact, it takes around 3 months to grow a…
Harvard Research Links Fluoride to ADHD and Mental Disorders
An estimated 200 million people around the world are being unanimously medicated without consent. Many water sources around the world are intentionally tainted with fluoride byproducts because they are believed to provide a medical benefit. According to the CDC, “community water fluoridation has been a safe and healthy way to effectively prevent tooth decay.”
Chapstick:The Product That Should Be Hydrating Your Chapped Lips Could Be Poisoning You
Chapstick wasn’t always filled with chemicals. A physician named Dr. C. D. Fleet first created the lip balm in the early 1880s, in Lynchburg, Virginia. The first chapsticks resembled small, wick-less candlesticks wrapped in tinfoil. Dr. Fleet decided the sales of his lip balms weren’t lucrative enough to be worth his time, so he sold…
According to EWG, Tilapia is Extremely High in Dioxin Which is a Toxic Chemical that Can Lead to Various Cancers
Tilapia is the most eaten fish in the U.S because it’s cheap and easy to find in any supermarket. But chances are, the tilapia you eat daily is farm raised and worse for you than any type of junk food because there is a huge difference between a fish that has been caught in the…
Collagen can improve fine lines, and wrinkles; encourage hair growth, strengthen nails, and boost metabolism
Have you ever met someone who was in their 20s, but you could have sworn she was 45? Or seen that rare 70-year old woman with the skin of someone in her 30s? It’s true, something like perceived age is partially due to genetics. But it’s not totally up to fate. It’s also up to…
Cast Iron Pans and Your Health: 5 Important Facts You Need To Know
There are several reasons that people love their cast iron pans. Besides the fact that cast iron pans are very affordable and long lasting, they are actually good for your health. Since they are made our of iron, cast-iron pans release iron with every cooking cycle. Our bodies need iron to make hemoglobin in red…
Thyme Oil Kills 120 Strains of Bacteria, Even Antibiotic Resistant Strains
Essential Oils are one of the most incredible healing agents. They have been used since ancient times. Here are five of the most versatile essential oils to keep in your medicine cabinet. It’s very important to purchase 100 % pure therapeutic grade essential oils. The best part about essential oils is that they are very concentrated. This…
The FDA finally admitted certain antibiotics are highly dangerous and life threatening
Antibiotics are drugs used for treating infections caused by bacteria. Antibiotics have saved countless lives, but scientist are becoming very concerned with their side effects and resistances. Misuse and overuse of these drugs, have created an antibiotic resistance. This resistance develops when harmful bacteria mutate or adapt in a way that reduces or eliminates the…
5 Cancer Causing Foods You Should Never Put in Your Mouth Again
Do you ever think about the foods you eat on a daily basis? Do you ever read the ingredient label? Unfortunately, most of us don’t. However, reading the ingredient label is the number one way to know what’s food you are eating and how processed it is.
