Intermittent fasting has become very popular nowadays, but it is actually not that new. In fact, it has been practices by many cultures for centuries. Most people think that intermittent fasting is all about starving oneself, but nothing could be further from the truth. Intermittent fasting is not about depriving the body of food; rather, it’s…
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Many of the drugs in America,birth control pills, antibiotics, and cancer drugs, are made in China with little regulation
Did you know that a large amount of the active ingredients for drugs that are sold in the America are made in China? In fact, according to the FDA, the agency inspects pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in America every two years, but it only inspects about 7% of the overseas facilities each year. Thus, it’s impossible to…
Plant lemongrass in big pots. It Repels Mosquitos, Promotes Relaxation and Helps with Headaches
Lemongrass is a perennial plant with long leaves and a citrusy lemon like smell. According to studies, lemongrass possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, sedative and anxiolytic properties. It’s loaded with compounds like citronellal, terpinolene, and myrcene.
Crisco Vegetable Shortening can contribute heavily to heart disease, cancer, stroke, type 2 diabetes
Crisco was introduced in June 1911 by Procter & Gamble; it was the first shortening to be made entirely of vegetable oil (cottonseed). It was the time when women stayed home and cooked with mostly butter and lard. The challenge for Crisco was to convince these women to switch to this shortening. So Proctor and…
Subway is still junk food like McDonalds. Still Uses Dangerous, Toxic Ingredients
Most people believe that Subway is a healthy fast food chain. After all, they don’t use a deep fryer, they have wheat bread, and you can choose which fresh vegetables you want on your sandwich. However, this is not the case as a recent study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles…
Study Links Statins to 300+ Adverse Health Effects
Have you or somebody you know been told you have high cholesterol and that you need to take a statin such as Lipitor or Crestor? And that you need to lay off saturated fat?
The Deadliest Pet Chew: Pets need emergency surgery after consuming rawhide
Rawhide is one of the most popular pet products sold. It has been for decades. Pet’s (particularly dogs) seem to love it! It can keep them occupied and happy for hours due to its toughness and flavor. However, recently social media has alerted pet owners to a pattern that perhaps in the past had been…
Allergies, Heart Disease and Even Depression Linked to Being ‘Too Clean’
We have to admit, the use of hand sanitizers in our modern day world is at its highest. But did you know that by doing so, we stop building up resistance to bacteria and thus doing much more harm than good. The result – the greatest number of children and adults with allergies that we…
It’s ok for our kids to be told no. It’s good for them!
Parents: it’s ok for our kids to be told no. It’s actually good for them!! And it’s important for us as parents to witness how mature they can be when they face that “no.” If you make your entire life revolve around your kids, they’ll grow up thinking everyone should cater to them and likely…
A study of 46,000 women shows hair dyes are heavily associated with cancer
Most conventional hair and personal care products are loaded with toxic chemicals like PPD that can cause severe reactions, and even severe health problems. In fact, chemicals found in permanent hair dyes produce toxic, cancer-causing compounds called N-nitrosamines when they react with tobacco smoke, and other pollutants in the air. A study published in December…