Febreze…is it really a “breath of fresh air”?
Um, no, not really. A chemical product designed to be sprayed around your house and stinky family marketed as a “breath of fresh air”? Don’t think so. How about opening some windows or stepping outside for your fresh air? Febreze’s main active ingredient is...
read moreAre you more stressed than you think?
The occasional manic Monday is a fact of modern life. But if you’re under chronic stress—suffering a daily assault of stress hormones from a demanding job or a personal life in turmoil—symptoms may be subtler, says Stevan E. Hobfoll, PhD, chair of the department of...
read moreDo you have young girls? Read this article and make an educated decision about Gardasil.
Don't give this to your daughter - despite what your doctor says. ~ From Mercola.com It's been four years since Gardasil debuted as a blockbuster vaccine with sales that rocketed to over $1.1 billion in its first nine months. Touted as a wonder vaccine that would end...
read moreHow to Have a Heart Healthy Halloween
Remember to have a healthy meal BEFORE you go trick-or-treating. This reduces the temptation to “snack” while walking. Make this a fun family physical activity event. Set a goal of how many houses you will walk to and then stick to it! Think about a...
read moreKeeping your kids safe
Here's a great article From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Tuesday, October 26, 2010 ARE YOU WATCHING OUT FOR YOUR KIDS? I hate to break it to you, but there are so many toxins in our environment nowadays that your kids are exposed to chemicals and endocrine...
read moreUp to 40% of Americans may suffer from gluten intolerance…Are YOU one of them?
"Gluten troubles were once thought to be a problem primarily for those with celiac disease. But recent research indicates that gluten-related disorders extend to a far broader population, and affect far more than the digestive system. Lisa Stevens, 41, the bakery’s...
read moreScientists Discover Influenza’s Achilles Heel: Antioxidants!
ScienceDaily (Oct. 30, 2009) — As the nation copes with a shortage of vaccines for H1N1 influenza, a team of Alabama researchers have raised hopes that they have found an Achilles' heel for all strains of the flu -- antioxidants. In an article appearing in the...
read more10 Worst Germ Hot Spots
Locations that may surprise you and how to make a clean sweep! 1. Kitchen Faucet 2. Garbage Disposal 3. Welcome Matt 4. Vacuum Cleaner 5. Dish Towel 6. Car Dashboard 7. Soap Dispensers 8. Restaurant Ketchup Bottle 9. Refridgerator Seal 10. Cell Phone...
read moreThe Clean 15: Foods you don’t have to buy organic
Eating organic has so many benefits but can be expensive. The fruits and vegetables on this list were the least likely to have pesticides detected on the parts you eat, after typical washing, whether or not they're certified organic. 1. Onions 2. Avocado 3. ...
read moreThe New Dirty Dozen – Why Eat Organic?
Newly updated for 2010, this list includes fruits, vegetables and other foods with the highest pesticide residue. Buy organic when shopping for these foods to avoid contamination. 1. Celery 2. Peaches 3. Strawberries 4. Apples 5. Blueberries 6. Nectarines...
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