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04/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Glamour is expensive both on your wallet and your health: Women can spend thousands on TOXIC makeup

People could be buying toxic makeup without realizing it. The safety of the ingredients in personal care products is assessed through a voluntary industry program, reports SafeCosmetics.org. Called the “Cosmetic Ingredient Review”, this program has reviewed only 20 percent of the Food and Drug Administration-estimated (FDA) 12,500 chemicals used in cosmetics. Of those 12,500 estimated chemicals, […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Easy cukes: How to grow cucumbers for summer

What makes the cucumber truly special is how easy it is to grow. All you need is planning and patience, and soon enough you’ll have jar after jar of this amazingly versatile vegetable. Not only is it a refreshing addition to summer salads, but it’s also an effective treatment against sunburn. GardeningKnowHow.com states that there are two basic […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is Ashwagandha a plant that can make you sleep well? Researchers believe so

What you need for a good night’s sleep may be found in an herb. Japanese researchers described an active component in Ashwagandha as “a potent sleep-inducing small molecule” in a study published in PLOS ONE. The research team, led by Mahesh K. Kaushik and Yoshihiro Urade of the International Institute for Integrative Sleep Medicine, studied the […]

04/17/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Decrease your risk of breast cancer by avoiding these foods

As with any disease, breast cancer is a condition full of complexities and nuances. Factors such as genetics and family history are uncontrollable factors that can make one more susceptible to developing breast cancer. Smoking habits and diet are individual decisions that can greatly affect one’s chances of acquiring the disease; and according to MedicalNewsToday.com, […]

04/13/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do not toss: Overripe bananas may be effective against cancer cells, finds scientific study

While yellow bananas may be tastier, the darker brown ones may be better for you. According to TheHeartySoul.com, a 2009 article in the journal Food Science and Technology Research claimed that overripe bananas contained more Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), a cancer-fighting cytokine or small protein. The TNF in Bananas The study was conducted by Masatoshi […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Fort Worth school gets new salad bar to help kids eat healthier lunches

Getting kids to eat their vegetables just became easier. In Fort Worth, Texas at least. On March 22 of this year, the Westpark Elementary School of Fort Worth welcomed the installation of a new salad bar. Representatives from the Forth Worth Independent School District were joined by Fort Worth mayor, Betsy Price, and City of […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

One cup wonder: How to reuse old coffee grounds

Your cup of joe can do more than perk you up in the morning. From exfoliating your face to removing dirt from tiles, used coffee grounds are useful in more ways than one. For your skin and body: Easy Exfoliant – Combine used coffee grounds with equal parts all-natural oil (we recommend using either olive oil […]

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