What Lurks in Your Microwave Popcorn?

Microwave popcorn bag

Studies have found perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), the chemical notorious in the realm of nonstick cookware, in the lining of microwave popcorn bags. You’ve heard it before: Popcorn is supposed to be a healthy, low-calorie snack, right? Not necessarily. Putting aside for a moment the artificial butter and genetically modified corn that’s potentially in your popcorn…

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The Shocking Dangers Of Colonoscopies

Dangers of Colonoscopy

“It is impossible to sterilize an endoscope!  This high-tech device cannot be boiled or steamed because high temperatures can destroy the sensitive electronics and optics.” The overuse of the procedure known as colonoscopies as a prophylactic for colon cancer, has not only become quite a fad in recent decades, but also a multimillion dollar industry.…

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Study: Sleep Removes Toxic Chemicals from the Brain

Sleep detoxifies

Although we don’t know exactly why, there is no question that sleep is crucial for the brain and overall health. Without proper sleep, the chance of disease and stress increases notably. Now, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Center for Translational Neuromedicine have found that sleeping actually helps detoxify the brain, potentially…

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8000 Carcinogenic Chemicals Found in Bed Sheets and Pillowcases

Bed Sheets Poison

 If you are sleeping on bed sheets that are not organic, then every night your body is being exposed to an assortment of carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde, bleach, ammonia, and heavy metals. This burden of chemicals, absorbed through the skin and lungs, will accumulate in your body until one day it is no longer able…

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Study: Cancer-causing Chemical Found in Nearly 100 Common Soaps and Shampoos

shampoo in hair

Does your shampoo contain carcinogenic chemicals?  And do you love yourself enough to change to a cleaner product? If you use store-bought, conventionally-formulated shampoos, conditioners, body washes and other similar personal care products on a regular basis, you could be exposing yourself to high doses of a cancer-causing chemical that few people are even aware…

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10 Benefits of Using a Shower Filter

chlorine shower filter

If you shower in municipal tap water that has been chlorinated, you could be slowly poisoning yourself by breathing in toxic chlorine vapors. Bacteria and pathogens are removed from most municipal water supplies using chlorine.  The problem is, after chlorine is added and its job is done, it is not removed before it re-enters the…

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Why Salt is GOOD for you and Essential for Life

salt is good for you

Eating a low salt diet is widely believed to be a healthy choice.  Is this true?  It’s time to question this belief. No matter how much mineral content animals derive from their diets, they still instinctively seek out natural salt licks in order to make their diets complete… or they die. Sodium chloride is by…

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