There are various sources of hidden toxins that you may encounter in everyday life. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not just about the foods you actively put into your body. It is important to be highly aware that toxins and pollutants could be lurking in places you least expect. Artificial Sweeteners Found in diet sodas, …
Toxins are unavoidable in our modern world; in fact, the average human being is said to have approximately 400 synthetic chemicals in their system. Over the past six or seven decades, there have been over 80,000 new chemicals released into our environment with less than half tested for potential toxicity. Is it a coincidence that …
According to Merriam-Webster, a toxin is “a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism and is usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues, and typically capable of inducing antibody formation[1].” In other words, toxins are produced by plants and animals, and may be found …
Water fluoridation is the deliberate addition of fluoride to the water supply, done by public officials. They do this to supposedly reduce tooth decay, and many countries (including the United States, Canada, and others) have fluoridated water. There is plenty of controversy over the effectiveness, ethics, legality, necessity, and safety of the procedure. Justification According …
Genetically modified foods have become quite the focal point of discussion in recent years. Scientists, nutritional experts, regulatory agencies, big corporations and even Moms have jumped into this emotionally charged debate, with compelling arguments coming from both sides of this issue. With climate change, feeding the world, mutated allergens and undiscovered possible health risks all …
Sunscreen, also called suntan lotion or sunblock, is a topical product one applies to protect against sunburn. Sunscreen may be physical or chemical, or a combination of the two. Physical sunscreen (technically sunblock) uses ingredients to physically block UV rays from penetrating the skin. Standard commercial sunscreens use chemicals to filter and absorb a percentage …
Did you know that even if you are eating what you think is a healthy, nutritious diet, it could be highly toxic? We were shocked when we started looking into some of the scary statistics and worrying facts about the state of our fresh produce. Take a look at the infographic below to see the …
Anyone that’s on a weight loss program, or is simply trying to eat a healthier diet, will tell you that sugar-filled foods are high in calories. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that naturally sweetened foods are usually off the charts when it comes to their total calorie count. Sugars, despite being high …