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The Dangers of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen is a pain relief drug found in a variety of over-the-counter medications and prescription pain relievers. Tylenol, the most common brand of acetaminophen in the U.S. and over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most sold pharmaceutical drugs worldwide. The active ingredient in Tylenol, acetaminophen is found in more than 600 drugs including […]
Toxic Chemicals Affect Your Brain, Hormones and Health
Toxic chemicals are everywhere nowadays! They’re in the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, the soil, the personal care products we use and put on our body, the household products we use in our homes, yards and garden, and the environment. The obesity epidemic, the rise in autism, autoimmune disease, […]
Breast Implant Illness: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick?
Breast Implant Illness is the name given to various symptoms and illnesses reported by women who have experienced adverse health conditions and chronic problems with their health after implantation. There has been a great deal of controversy and unanswered questions regarding breast implant illness and the safety of breast implants especially after the FDAs confirmation of […]
Vitamin B6 Deficiency: Health Benefits of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is a nutrient involved in energy metabolism, nervous system function, and several human biochemical processes. It’s essential for healthy adrenal, immune, and cognitive function. There are three different natural forms of vitamin B6: pyridoxine, pyridoxamine and pyridoxal—all of which are found in foods. The most active form of vitamin B6 is pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP […]
The Health Benefits of Berberine
Berberine is a natural plant-derived compound with a long history of medicinal uses in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties, and several impressive benefits for many health conditions. The Health Benefits of Berberine • Increased insulin sensitivity! It’s been shown to lower hemoglobin A1c, insulin and fasting blood […]
Tips to Support a Strong, Healthy Lymphatic System
A strong, healthy lymphatic system is vital to experience permanent weight loss, a healthy functioning immune system, and preventing disease. It’s a major player in protecting the body from infection against bacteria, fungi, viruses, toxins, and potential threats. The lymphatic system is a network of thin tubes (filled with clear lymphatic fluid) and lymph nodes. […]
Controlled Breathing: Mindful Breathing Exercises
Our breath is a vital source energy. The practice of controlled, mindful breathing originated from yoga. Conscious, mindful breathing is known as pranayama, one of the eight limbs of yoga and includes different breathing techniques that aim to treat various physical and psychological conditions that have a positive impact on physiology, both in the mind […]
Blue Light at Night Affects Your Brain and Body
Study after study has found evidence that exposure to blue light at night from electronics with screens and energy-efficient lighting is harmful to our brain and body, the environment, and detrimental to our health. Exposure to blue light at night, artificial light at night, and working the night shift has been linked to several types […]
DIY Natural Beauty Recipes for Hair, Skin and Body
The majority of personal care products and household cleaners on the market today are loaded with additives and chemicals that are harmful to your health, your children’s health, our pets, Mother Nature, and the environment. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your own natural beauty recipes for hair, skin and body. Everyday […]