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Updated April 2022: We’ve updated this post, which was originally written in 2017, due to new research in to the impact of LED lights as well as the proliferation of blue light emitting devices in our homes and workplaces. It has almost become the norm for people to have their large flat screen television on …
What do you think are some of the biggest risks to your health on a daily basis? Would you be surprised to learn that, according to the EPA, your indoor air should be on your top five list? There are lots of factors that give indoor air the potential to be harmful. High on that …
With new developments in technology and smartphones that can do everything for us, people are finding themselves spending significantly less time outside. Whether we’re falling into never ending Netflix binges, playing video games, or are just stuck in a YouTube time-warp, it has become disturbingly easy to seldom leave the house. Getting outside and enjoying …
You’re probably familiar with the stereotypical meat battle, and you probably have your own convictions, as most people do. Regardless of how you feel or where you stand, you may be looking for reasons to eat less meat. Perhaps you’re taking a stand against animal cruelty, or maybe you’re just looking to switch up your …
Meditation is nothing new. The ancient process of centering your mindfulness is seen through history in the 5th and 6th century Buddhist and Taoists, and recently it’s had a popularity surge in modern culture. Thanks in part to several large studies that tout the health benefits of mindful meditation, more people are using the technique …
Modern lifestyles and toxins tend to go hand in hand, unfortunately, but you may be surprised by just how many chemicals might be present in the foods you eat. Even seemingly safe products, like bottled water, may have traces of contaminants that can be more harmful than good for your body. The following nine foods …
One of the worst things about summer is that the mosquitoes are out in full-force. Being outside in the summer usually consists of putting on bug spray and incessantly swatting away at the little blood-sucking pests before they can sink their teeth in. Unfortunately, some of the chemicals in bug sprays are dangerous. Therefore, it …
It seems like a daunting task to keep your family from exposure to toxic chemicals found in food, air, water, and in their natural environments. In today’s world, it’s possible to have nearly 700 harmful contaminants in our bodies at any given time, and they often come from places we think should be safe. When …