While the health risks of soda should be well-known by now, Americans are continuing to drink the dangerous, sugar-filled beverage in excess. There has been a slight decrease in sales thanks to those who say they are actively avoiding it, but more than $75 billion worth of soda is still being purchased every year, leading…
Each year, around 40,000 Americans – and more than 640,000 people across the world – are diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer can occur in the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the gums and the cheeks. A study published in Oral Oncology was conducted by the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology with…
What’s the worst thing you can think of that could happen with shampoo? Suffering an eye burn? Swallowing some by accident? Think again. According to a study carried out by The Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California, your shampoo could actually be detrimental to your health. The study found that at least 98 popular shampoo…
Although tea is widely thought to be a healthier source of caffeine than coffee, pop or energy drinks, conventional tea brands have been shown to contain high levels of toxic substances such as fluoride and pesticides. The levels found in these products are so high that they are considered unsafe for consumption. As with most…
Surprise! Those “organic” strawberries you pay a lot of extra money for? They’re not even really organic in the sense of the word you probably have in mind. At the beginning stages of their life cycle, “organic” strawberries are actually fumigated with toxic chemicals like methyl bromide. Methyl bromide sterilizes the soil prior to the…
A green smoothie is hotter than a hot dog. Green living! You don’t want to be the one living in a society that doesn’t catch on to sustainable living. It’s better for the environment and it’s also better for your wallet. Let’s get into the exciting world of green living. Green living isn’t about being…
The nitrogen problem in agriculture exists due to the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which are created using fossil fuels. Nitrogen fertilizers tend to greatly contribute to atmospheric pollution and impacts on the climate in the way they get produced. The process of manufacturing synthetic fertilizers is highly intensive; 2 litres of diesel are required…
These salt and vinegar zucchini chips are a life-saver! OK, maybe not literally. But I’m a big snacker. I like to munch throughout the day, like a grazing cow. And these chips let me munch without the guilt or health problems that greasy chips bring. Snacking works for me because when I get a little…
When we’re feeling the need for a cleanse, most of the time it is because of the way we are feeling. Sometimes your whole body is feeling sluggish and sick. Because of this, you may feel the need to do a whole body cleanse. We have covered colon cleanses, liver cleanses, and even sugar cleanses…
Exploding with popularity and a vibrant community, many people are making the switch to cannabis for various reasons. These include chronic pain, sleep, anxiety, inflammation, and much more. When picking out an edible or CBD product, many people look to the second word: marijuana. But they’re unaware of what they’re seeing on labels such as…
Large gifts sometimes come in small packages, and never has this been truer than when speaking of the power-packed, superfood smoothie. The unique thing about smoothies is that you can really concentrate a “super” dose of nutrient-dense foods in a tightly squeezed container. How can we make every single morsel count towards giving you the…
Imagine for a moment lying on a bed of rose petals. If you have the chance to get all the rose petals your heart desires, what would you do with them? By the end of this informative article, hopefully there will be no lack of creative ideas. Learn about the beautifying, health-enhancing effects of rose…
It’s likely that you have heard the expression “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Well, in the case of soap, you’d be dead wrong! Say hello to the Indian Soapnut. Originally from subtropic Asia, these berries grow on the Sapindus Mukorossi tree along the hills of the Himalayan mountains. (1) The fruit has a remarkable reputation…
There are many benefits and uses for activated charcoal. You can swallow activated charcoal in its pill form to help with a detox or cleanse. People even use it to brush their teeth. Finally, you can also use it to make an activated charcoal mask. Today, we will be discussing how and why you would…
While the research on cancer is still ongoing and there is much left to learn about the disease, science has made strides in ascertaining some of the causes of cancer. Cancer can be unpredictable, but there are ways you can reduce your chances of contracting a severe illness, as well as steps you can take…