If you noticed, Vitamin Water is marketed as a healthy drink by Coca Cola. But it isn’t much different from drinking a soda. In fact, it contains 32 grams of sugar. In the US, Vitaminwater is sweetened with crystalline fructose. Crystalline fructose is worse for your health, as it’s almost pure fructose — over 98%. …
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The List of Shampoo Brands that Might Cause Hair Loss, Severe Scalp Damage and Even Cancer
So how familiar are you with the ingredients that go into your shampoo? The answer is perhaps “not much”. Not only the ingredients in your shampoo damage your hair and often cause hair loss; but they also lead to diseases such as cancer.
What happens to your body when you spend 10 minutes in the sun without sunscreen
Did you know that vitamin D plays a crucial role in your optimal health? There are about 30,000 genes in your body, and vitamin D affects over 3,000 of them. In fact, it’s been found that Vitamin D can help prevent 77% of all cancers. Vitamin D is not like any other vitamin; it…
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,”…
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…
5 Reasons I Stay Away From 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…
Tums are Loaded With Toxic Chemicals and Make Your Acid Reflux Worse
Stomach acid tends to get bad press as it’s believed to be the cause of many digestive symptoms; and consequently, we take medications that suppress its secretion. There are multiple studies supporting the theory that suppressing stomach acid does not treat the problem. In fact, acid-suppressing medication interferes with the body’s natural ability to regular…
The Dangerous Ingredient in Your Almond Milk
If you buy almond milk because you prefer not to drink cow’s milk or you are lactose intolerant, you might be consuming more than almonds and water. On your nutrition label of most store bought brands, you will more than likely see the following ingredients:
Most Balsamic Vinegar is Fake (What You Need to Be looking For)
If you’re in the market for balsamic vinegar, you should definitely pay close attention to the labels the next time you’re at the grocery store. Not all balsamic vinegars are created equal. Did you know that most of times you find fake balsamic vinegar in the USA, even if it is sometimes very expensive or…