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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
04/26/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Canadian study finds banned cancer-causing chemicals in 88% of household products
If short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are banned, how come they are still present in everyday products? A study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts reported that these banned chemicals and potential carcinogens have been discovered in a wide array of household products. The study showed that SCCPs, a group of chemicals used in metalworking […]
04/19/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Black pepper: 7 Science-backed health benefits of the “king of spices”
Black pepper (fruit of Piper nigrum) has been around since time immemorial and has long been thought to possess healing properties, according to Sanskrit medical volumes dating back more than 3,000 years. During the Middle Ages, black pepper was rare, expensive, incredibly in demand and so highly-priced that in 410 A.D., Visigoths demanded 3,000 pounds of […]
04/11/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How to make a DIY hand sanitizer using essential oils
Many hand sanitizers sold on the market contain harmful ingredients like triclosan that contribute to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival shares her recipe for an everyday non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer – a moisturizing gel that will not only clean your hands but also nourish them, thanks to the wonderful qualities of 100 percent organic, […]
03/23/2023
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By Olivia Cook
CHEMICALS LIST: Toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products
Heavy metals, like aluminum, arsenic, calcium, chromium, iron, lead, mercury and zinc have been found in a wide variety of personal care products, including eye drops, eyeliners, foundations, lipsticks, nail colors, sunscreens, whitening toothpaste and more, according to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Some of them are intentionally added as ingredients, while others are contaminants. Research […]
03/20/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Toxic chemical CHLORMEQUAT, which is linked to reproductive issues, detected in oat-based cereals sold in the USA
Chlormequat, a chemical which has been linked to reproductive issues, was detected in several oat-based food products sold in grocery stores. The chemical is mainly used to regulate the growth of plants. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) commissioned tests on 13 non-organic, oat-based food products sold in the U.S. – which included products from very […]
03/20/2023
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By Olivia Cook
What Americans eat is ‘almost certainly’ making them sick, experts say
Tehrene Firman, content director of Brightly, a discovery platform for eco-conscious consumers, said that while unnaturally dyed foods and hormone-packed meats are the norm in the United States and not something most people think twice about, many of the foods Americans eat on a daily basis are actually banned in countries across the globe. Here […]
03/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
These foods are best eaten with their skins on
Peels are often discarded due to preference or habit or in an attempt to reduce exposure to pesticides. Research, however, says removing the peels of some fruits and vegetables may mean removing one of the most-nutrients parts of your plant foods. Here is a short list of common fruits and vegetables that are best consumed […]
03/02/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Boost your immune system and overall health naturally with ginger
Ginger, the unassuming beige root, is cholesterol-free, fat-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, sodium-free and sugar-free. It has been proven to ease chronic pain, inflammation and muscle cramps; improve metabolic function; lower blood sugar and cholesterol; and treat digestive problems, morning sickness, motion sickness, nausea and a lot more. (Related: 7 reasons to eat more ginger.) Reap the […]
03/01/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Popular processed oils linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease and other serious health issues
Processed seed and vegetable oils – such as soy, canola, sunflower, corn, peanut, grapeseed and safflower – are ubiquitous in the American diet. These oils have also been linked to various health issues, with a growing body of research backing it up. Ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Knobbe expounded on the dangers of these oils in a […]
02/14/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Lasting health issues linked to artificial sweeteners
Many people use artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes because they think they are cutting calorie intake and will lose weight. Volume 1 of the Encyclopedia of Food Chemistry identified five non-nutritive sweeteners approved by the Food and Drug Administration as GRAS, or generally recognized as safe: acesulfame-K or ace-K, aspartame, neotame, saccharin and sucralose. But […]
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