By Study Finds A common chemical in personal hygiene products like soap and shampoo can raise a woman’s risk of developing diabetes by over 60 percent, new research reveals. Researchers from the University of Michigan say those with higher levels of phthalates in their urine…
By Kimberly Cecchini Many of us are cleaning our hair — with chemicals. These ingredients found in popular shampoos can not only dry out your hair and your scalp, but the chemicals are linked to more significant health hazards like cancer and hormonal disruptions. That’s…
By Elisha McFarland The Facts: Conventional shampoos are littered with a host of toxic chemicals that do not have a positive impact on human biology. Furthermore, this industry is poorly regulated and it doesn’t take long for what goes on our skin, to go in…
Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering found that bathing 1-2 hours before bedtime in water of about 104-109 degrees Fahrenheit can significantly improve your sleep Biomedical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin may have found a way for people to get better…
By Elias Marat If you’re like most people, you usually don’t step out into the blazing-hot sun unless you’ve slapped on a good amount of spray or lotion to ward off the cancer-causing UV rays that bombard us when we go outside. And for many…
By Amanda Froelich When you purchase hygienic products, such as deodorant or body spray, do you contemplate the safety of the ingredients? Probably not, because you, like millions of other people, assume that the company has your best interest in mind. While we wish this…
By Alex Pietrowski Within the past twenty years, studies have been showing that girls and boys are beginning puberty earlier in life than at any other time in history. Not coincidentally, the world has been inundated with a slew of toxic chemicals in products that…
By Neenah Payne Note: Magnesium is contra-indicated for people who have kidney disease, low blood pressure, or severe heart disease. This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Transdermal…
By Matthew Coggon, University of Colorado Millions of Americans apply personal care products every morning before heading to work or school. But these products don’t stick to our bodies permanently. Over the course of the day, compounds in deodorants, lotions, hair gels and perfumes evaporate…
By Jason Erickson Over the last several years, much more attention has been given to determining the ill effects that microplastics (microbeads) are having on human health and the environment. Concerns have been raised in everything from toothpaste to beer to the wider ecosystem where…
By Organic and Healthy Dove is on of the most well-known beauty brands in the world, marketing itself as different from the others as it focuses on a more ‘natural’ image. The adverts showcase make-up free women and boasts of ‘real beauty’ but in reality,…
By Gaye Levy When it comes to using essential oils topically, most recipes will simply say “add to a carrier oil and apply”. That sounds simple enough but the reality is that measuring the proper number of drops can be hit or miss. Most EO…
By Chris Veritas The inmates are running the asylum. And by inmates, I mean the freewheeling Chemical Corporations and the Government Agencies that “regulate” them. Granted, this was not the idea the Washington Post intended to convey as it described the new Bipartisan chemical protection…
By Yvonne Holterman Almost anywhere in the world you would find several plant species that would ward them off. There are a variety of plants that repel mosquitoes, which includes wild and cultivated plant species. It is important to note that it is compounds found…
By Clarice Palmer Consumers who are sensitive to fragrances found in detergents and other cleaning products are often forced to brave the cleaning process through most of their lives, ignoring their bodies’ responses. According to FairWarning.org, the fact that companies aren’t required to disclose the list…
By Heather Callaghan Missouri jurors deliberated for hours following a three-week trial to examine claims that Johnson & Johnson played a role in a cancer victim’s death from years of using baby powder made with talc – a carcinogen. This case is important to pay…
Loads of cosmetics like sunscreen lotions contain titanium dioxide. These nanoparticles are contentious. Experts suspect they may have harmful effects on people and the environment. But it is difficult to prove that the particles are in the lotions. Using a method developed by Fraunhofer researchers,…
By Laura W. Smudging – or the ceremonial and ritual burning of medicinal and fragrant herbs and resins of specific plants for spiritual cleansing, is an ancient practice that has been honored and carried out the world over in cultures spanning the centuries. It is…
By ANYA V Vaseline is made of petroleum jelly which is basically a byproduct of the oil industry. Did you know that petroleum products are harmful to your health? Petroleum jelly forms a seal over the skin, thus disrupting the body’s ability to eliminate toxins through…
Nanomaterials commonly used in sunscreens and boat-bottom paints are making sea urchin embryos more vulnerable to toxins, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The authors said this could pose a risk to coastal, marine and freshwater environments. The study, published in…
