14 Toxic chemicals to avoid in skin care and hair care products (including organic!)

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Do you know that manufacturers can put practically any chemical they want into skin care and hair care products, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the RTECS database of toxicity and even if it is considered a toxic waste chemical by the EPA? 90 percent of the ingredients in these products have not been assessed for safety by the government or even by the cosmetics industry’s own safety panel. The FDA allows all sorts of chemicals to be used in these products, including … Read more



The South Beach Diet

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Dr. Arthur Agatston is the inventor of the famous South Beach Diet and national bestselling author. Dr.Agatston discusses aggressive prevention that he believes stops heart attacks and strokes. He also discusses why … Read more



Office workout routine: 14 simple and effective exercises you can do at your desk

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The majority of us spend most of our day in the office. Sitting for prolonged periods can lead to excess fat storage, weaken muscles, neck and back problems, a depressed mood, and a lack of energy. You may not want to turn your office into a mini gym, but there are exercises you can do sitting at your … Read more



Silicon LED tattoos can turn you into a billboard

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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on LED tattoos. These are flexible thin silicon electronic circuits on silk substrates that can make your skin a screen. The circuits are just about 1 millimeter long and 250 nanometers thick. The silk keeps … Read more



Breath for quiting smoking, detox and releasing anxiety

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Learn a breath that can help you quit smoking, de-stress, detoxify and deal better with any … Read more



What is your acne on face telling about your health?

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Do you know that acne is not just a skin problem? Positions of acne on face can tell if something wrong happens with your internal organs:

Acne on forehead may be related to digestive system, urinary system, and adrenal … Read more



Feed your brain: Best foods for healthy brain and nervous system

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Brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It contains 20 billion cells and 300 billion intercellular connections. Brain is like as a central computer – it is responsible for what we feel, think, say, and do. Considering everything it does, the human brain is incredibly compact, weighing just about 3 pounds. There are foods and nutrients that are essential for brain function. Although no one “miracle” food is going to make … Read more



Coconut oil health and beauty benefits

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Coconut oil, sometimes known as coconut butter, is made by extracting oil from dried coconuts. Virgin coconut oil doesn’t contain any dangerous hydrogenated or trans-fatty acids. It is one of the healthiest saturated fats! Health benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to the presence of capric, caprylic, and lauric acids, and its properties such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, … Read more



Nail care tips: Natural homemade recipes for strong and beautiful nails

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Your nails tell a lot about you. Strong and healthy nails serve as the perfect representative of the overall health and wellness of a person. Fortunately, you do not need a lot of time and money to maintain healthy nails. I hope these tips and recipes will … Read more



How stressed are you? How life's changes affect your health?

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In a study in 1967, Dr. Thomas H. Holmes and Dr. Richard H. Rahe created a stress scale. They examined the stress created by experiences ranging from the death of a spouse to getting a traffic ticket. By adding “life change units” that apply to events in the past year of your life, you can predict the likelihood of stress related … Read more