Recall Alert: These Mispackaged Crackers Could Be Deadly
A distributor of crackers packed a bunch of product boxes with peanut butter cookies that were not supposed to be in the box. This has promoted yet another recall. Peanut allergy is a serious matter for affected individuals and their families, as allergic reactions can be very severe in some individuals, potentially leading to death due to anaphylactic shock. Just...
Yes, You Do Eat Your Makeup
What did you have for lunch? Perhaps an apple, a nice salad with veggies and raw eggs, a little lead, and a little hydrous magnesium silicate? Wait...what? If you have on makeup or any other conventional skincare products, you essentially eat the dangerous chemicals that they contain. In fact, anything you put on your skin is as good as...
5 Signs You are Drinking Too Much Water
Since the human body is made up of roughly 75 percent water, it’s commonly recommended that you stay well-hydrated throughout the day. Let’s face it; without this elixir of life, humans couldn’t survive more than three to four days. But when does too much of a good thing turn into a bad thing? Here are the subtle and not...
The Absolute Best Way to Breathe to De-Stress
Stress is your body’s natural defense against danger. It pushes the body to either fight-or-flight. During times of stress, your heart races, muscles tighten, and breathing quickens. Muscles become tense, and sleep decreases. Short-term stress may go away quickly. However, chronic, long-term stress can be problematic and harm your health. Adopting a deep, rhythmic breathing technique is relaxing and...
Exposing the 3rd Most Faked Food in the Grocery Store
You could be dishing out cash on something you believe is healthy and real, but in reality, it is just a fake. Food fraud, although unfamiliar to some, is real and thriving in America. Now, producers, who pride themselves on delivering the real deal, are speaking out and warning consumers to be aware. Here’s what you need to know...
Five of the Most Ingenious Ways to Ingest Apple Cider Vinegar (and why you should do it)
Anyone who’s serious about their health is likely serious about getting their daily dose of apple cider vinegar. But while some people can easily down a shot each morning, others struggle with just a spoonful. Let’s face it, you either love the taste, or you don’t. If you do not love the sharp taste and aroma of apple cider...
Not Everything in Coffee is Good For You (What You Need to Know)
There are so many benefits to drinking coffee, like decreasing the risk of dementia and type 2 diabetes and even adding years to your life. However, there is one ingredient in coffee you need to be aware of...Plus, if you’re drinking coffee substitutes or instant coffee, you should be even more concerned. This chemical is completely odorless, yet overexposure...
Irish Supreme Court Ruling: Subway Bread is NOT Real Bread
The Irish Supreme Court has weighed in on a popular American eatery. Subway bread is not legally bread, they say in a ruling that came out today, October 1, 2020. Even the best bread option, at one of America’s favorite “healthy” quick food chains, 9-Grain Whole Wheat, contains 31 ingredients, including added sugar. Gotcha again, Subway! No wonder you want to...
The Great Refrigerator Cleanout — What to Keep and What to Toss
Cleaning out your refrigerator goes way beyond wiping up spills and throwing out slimy veggies. It’s time to unburden yourself of expired foods that no longer serve any purpose in your life. It doesn’t matter how frugal you are; there’s no reason to be holding onto last summer’s jar of homemade barbecue sauce. Now is the time for the...
Researchers Reveal Their Top Face Mask Picks
Although that bandana on your face certainly looks cool, it doesn't really cut it when it comes to coronavirus. Since the inception of Covid-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. have recommended Americans wear face masks to stop the spread. But, since there aren’t enough medical-grade masks to meet the demand, many Americans have chosen...
