Articles Archive
01 Jul 2023
How to Transition to a Clean Beauty Routine
In 2022, a survey by Global Cosmetic Industry revealed that 64% of consumers say sustainability is very important when choosing beauty products. Compared to data insights from previous surveys, more people are aware of the health, wellness, and environmental risks associated with conventional beauty products. From makeup and skincare to personal hygiene essentials, many contain
30 Jun 2023
Exploring the Link Between Head Injuries and Brain Tumors
Did you know up to 3 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur each year? Head injuries can have long-term consequences, sometimes leading to disabilities and death. There is also growing evidence suggesting that head injuries are a risk factor for developing brain tumors. Understanding the potential link between head injuries and brain tumors is necessary
30 Jun 2023
Why to never ever eat or use GMOs!
First, the less obvious: Did you know…if seeds from a GMO field blow over to a non-GMO field the non-GMO farmer can be sued for theft? Did you know…normally, a farmer holds seeds to be used for the next season. But Monsanto’s buddy Bayer that bought Monsanto, makes GMO farmers buy new seeds every year?
30 Jun 2023
Best Therapy Dogs – Which Canines Provide Best Companionship?
Let’s be honest for a second, every dog can provide its humans with comfort, cuddles, and emotional support. Yet, at the same time, we have to admit that some breeds do it better than others. Simply put, they are better therapy dogs. According to the American Kennel Club, it is important to make the distinction
29 Jun 2023
Necrotizing fasciitis – Flesh eating bacteria
Like something out of a horror movie, necrotizing fasciitis is a flesh eating bacterial infection. Although rare, this infection can eat away at the skin, muscles, fat, nerves, and blood vessels near the wound it has invaded. Most cases occur randomly, but being aware of this medical nightmare keeps us informed and alert for our
25 Jun 2023
Understanding PFAS: Prevalence, Health Effects, and How to Reduce Exposure
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, commonly abbreviated as PFAS, are chemical compounds containing carbon-fluorine bonds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2015, up to 97 percent of Americans had PFAS in their blood. However, more recent findings from the CDC and other
22 Jun 2023
Why flu vaccines don’t work.
There are some interesting parallels between what we ingest and the consistent transformation of the flu virus. With the latest dietary guidelines calling for three servings of low fat or non fat dairy a day, the average family with two kids now consumes more than 85 gallons of milk a year. What the government does
22 Jun 2023
Fatty liver disease – Unwanted fat & inflammation
The role of the liver is very important for several reasons in the body. The functions the liver is responsible to help and perform include storing iron, producing bile to help with digestion, converting nutrients to energy, making proteins in the body, keeping infections away by removing bacteria and toxins, and creating substances that help
20 Jun 2023
Exploring the Factors That Delay Cancer Detection
Referring to cancer as “complex” seems like a sugar-coated understatement nowadays, as the disease’s aggressive, life-threatening nature affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States, there were approximately 1,918,030 cancer cases diagnosed in 2022, which is equivalent to 5,250 new cases each day. Of those diagnosed, 609,360 patients would die. Detecting cancer early and
15 Jun 2023
Carbonated water – What’s the buzz on these drinks
We are told to drink plenty of water as a healthy rule of thumb, but many people just get tired of plain water. They feel the need for a little flavor or carbonation. Instead of turning towards sodas, juices, or sports drinks, carbonated water seems like the plausible answer to this quest to quench thirst
