ORTHOREXIA

Orthorexia: When Eating Clean Becomes an Eating Disorder

You don’t starve yourself. You don’t binge and purge. However, do you obsessively read labels? Do you fear the idea of putting gluten in your mouth? Does eating processed foods give you anxiety? Have you heard of orthorexia?  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. That’s right—you …

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Gelatin: 8 Health Benefits of the Secret Superfood

When you think of superfoods, you probably picture kale, berries and things that are hard to pronounce, like acai. You probably don’t think of gelatin and Jell-O. Honestly, the artificially colored and flavored dessert associated with your childhood is not a superfood. However, gelatin, the foundation on which Jell-O is based, is a superfood with …

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8 Reasons Why You Can Eat Dark Chocolate Without Feeling Guilty

Chocolate lovers rejoice – dark chocolate is an incredibly nutritious superfood. Eating it on a regular basis unlocks a wide range of powerful health benefits. So how does this tasty treat benefit you? Here are 8 reasons why you can eat dark chocolate without feeling guilty! Benefits of Dark Chocolate First things first, make sure …

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You Can and SHOULD Banish Bugs Without Harsh Chemicals

Why would anyone want to voluntarily expose themselves to chemicals around their homes or on their bodies? If it is for lack of effective options, then it is way past time to get up to date. There are so many options now for gentle pest control and bug repellent that even if you need to call …

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Why Tampons are STILL Toxic and What You Can Use Instead

If you’ve heard that tampons are supposed to be safe because the FDA says there is no asbestos in them, or because there is nothing to fear in all-cotton products, then you are missing a few crucial bits of information.  According to WebMD, “More than a third of all cases of toxic shock involve women …

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