Study: The 10 Best Indoor Plants for Eliminating Toxic Air Pollution

Aloe Vera detox pollution

After spending most of our evolution in natural environments, we have an innate desire to interact with the natural world.  Nature plays a vital role in human health and relationships, by easing stress and enhancing physical and mental relaxation. Most of us spend about 90% of our time indoors, and this means we are not…

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What’s Really In A Big Mac?

big mac

The answer is… a sesame seed bun, American cheese, special sauce, 100% beef patty, sliced pickles, shredded lettuce and onions… or so we’re told. On closer inspection when perusing the US McDonald’s website there are over 72 ingredients that go into this world famous burger. Many of which I wouldn’t be happy putting in my…

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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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Laundry Detergent Chemicals Absorbed Through Skin and Inhaled

Most laundry detergents are loaded with extremely toxic chemicals that you could be absorbing through your clothes. Residues of these chemicals are left on your clothes and are absorbed by your skin and evaporated into the air where they are breathed in. Most would be surprised to find that even ‘Green’ labeled detergents contain toxic…

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Study: Sweating Detoxifies Dangerous Metals and Petrochemicals

Sweating detoxifies chemicals

New research is revealing something remarkable about why the body sweats. Beyond its obvious role in regulating body temperature, sweating has been found to facilitate the elimination of accumulated heavy metals and petrochemicals, indicating that if we want to be healthy we should put regular effort into doing more sweating.  Sweating has long been known…

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7 Ways to Cancer-Proof Your Home

Cancer proof home

When it comes to cancer, you probably want to do what you can to avoid it. But how do you do that when it seems like everything around you poses a cancer risk? Here are seven important steps to removing the most obvious cancer risks from your home. They include checking for and removing: radon,…

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