Lara W
Do you apply antibiotics to cuts and scrapes, or take them when you aren’t feeling well? To prevent dangerous – and sometimes fatal – complications from illnesses and injuries, doctors have been treating patients with antibiotics for over 70 years. During that time, scientists have developed an enormous range of antibiotics that have been prescribed …
Plastic is everywhere: in bottles, microwaving packaging, yogurt containers, drinking straws and many other places – even your toothbrush! Unfortunately, plastic is full of harmful toxins, and not just Bisphenol A (BPA) which can disrupt your endocrine system. In fact, even BPA-free plastic leaches chemicals that also act as hormone disruptors. Toxins in plastic other than BPA include …
Skinny Fiber is a product made by Skinny Body Care, a company founded in 2010 which offers weight loss management products through distributors using multi-level marketing, or MLM. In summary, just in case you don’t want to read the full post (although we recommend you do because it’s very revealing!), this definitely isn’t a product we …
If you’ve been thinking about healthier eating, you’ve probably been researching different diet plans. Many diets involve big lifestyle changes, sometimes even the elimination of entire food groups, and can be hard to stick with. In fact, because dieting can be so difficult, the vast majority of diets fail. Constantly going on and off diets …
This week’s Recipe Roundup is a little different…we’ve found 10 of the best recipes for non-toxic homemade cleaning products from around the web. These natural, simple, affordable and environmentally friendly cleaning products will help you create a clean, healthy home, and reduce your exposure to the nasty chemicals often used in household cleaning products. Which …
Have you been thinking of intermittent fasting? Many people are using it as a way of getting healthier. We know from past research that intermittent fasting can help you lose weight, improve your cardiovascular health and decrease your risk of diabetes. Now, there’s new evidence that intermittent fasting can help boost your immune system. In …
By now, you probably know that green vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. But how do you know which ones are best for you? You’ve probably heard that kale is a superfood. It contains healthy minerals, vitamins and antioxidants and can help you lose weight, control your blood sugar, lower your cholesterol and …
Are you looking for more variety in your diet this year? For 2014, try adding some of these delicious, clean and healthy foods. 1. Avocado At the top of the Environmental Working Group’s Clean 15, with the lowest amount of pesticide residue of any of 51 common fruits and vegetables, avocados contain antioxidants: vitamin C, …