The Chemicals Lurking Inside your Food It was a warm spring day. I was sitting outside eating a shiny, juicy, red apple. Suddenly, my mouth began to itch and my lips began to tingle. I was having an allergic reaction. How could I suddenly be allergic to apples after eating them daily for years? I …
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Ignorance is not bliss. At least not when your health is on the line. Did you know that a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) linked chemicals used in popular cleaning products to asthma, cancer and birth defects? (EWG, Cleaning Supplies and Your Health) In another study, the EWG determined that the average woman …
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When most people hear the word “air pollution” they immediately think of the outdoors. What usually comes to mind are images of smoke pouring out the top of industrial buildings and exhaust fumes coming from the tailpipes of automobiles. Hazy skies are also a tell-tale sign of polluted air. It seems like every other day …
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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 …
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 has almost become the norm for people to have their large flat screen television on at night prior to dozing off. In addition to the television, most people have their phones in their faces; scrolling through social media, checking e-mail, or playing games. Throw in computer monitors, cable boxes, modems, and it’s no wonder …
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The way you spend your time in the morning sets the tone for how the rest of your day will unfold. If you wake up feeling frazzled and hurried, then you’ll continue to bring that overwhelm and anxiety with you through the day. With all the commitments we have, it’s easy to wake up, quickly …
It’s no secret that kids can be picky eaters. We all know someone who claims to have survived on grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken nuggets until they were well into young adulthood. However, if you pride yourself on healthy eating and try to avoid toxins and chemicals in your food, stories like that are cringeworthy. …