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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Nearly 40 percent of young consumers in America SHUN commercial antiperspirants in favor of “natural” deodorants

There was a time when walking around with deodorant-free – and even unwashed – armpits was quite normal. In fact, deodorants were a commercial failure when they were first launched in the late 1800s, with people believing that bathing regularly, avoiding exercise, staying out of the sun and covering themselves in perfume were the best […]

08/20/2019 / By Tracey Watson

If you use “regular” sunscreen, you are poisoning your blood with cancer-causing chemicals

When it comes to exposure to the sun, less it not necessarily more, but too much of a good thing can also be a bad thing. Finding the right balance between on the one hand avoiding excess sun exposure, and on the other preventing health conditions related to insufficient sunshine and vitamin D, is the […]

03/06/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Researchers: Hair dyes have a direct connection to breast cancer

Though dying their locks might seem like an absolute necessity for many women as they get older and the gray starts setting in, new research from Finland should give women everywhere pause, as it indicates that this apparently harmless beauty ritual could be linked to an elevated risk of breast cancer. For her doctoral dissertation, researcher Sanna […]

02/21/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Danger: Your toxic sunscreen could be causing skin cancer; here’s what to look for

We all know that heading for the beach without first slathering ourselves in sunscreen (or sunblock as it’s known by many) is suicide in terms of skin cancer, right? Well actually, not right. In fact, if you are really serious about preventing skin cancer, you would be best served by avoiding sunscreen altogether. Several studies […]

10/02/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Shocking study details how much BPA is found in a receipt

For some time now, consumers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many types of containers, including in baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and to stop cans from rusting. In recent years, several studies have confirmed that BPA affects endocrine […]

03/19/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Toxins from everyday products are probably in your body – even if you’re diligent about avoiding them

Many of us would be shocked to learn that even the most health-conscious Americans likely have dangerous chemicals circulating through their bodies. While most health-savvy readers are likely aware of the dangers posed by plastic water bottles, fewer know of the dangers associated with canned food, cash register receipts, certain toothpastes, sunscreen, liquid soap, makeup, […]

11/11/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Don’t get injured at night… Researchers discover cell repair driven by circadian rhythm; wounds heal 60% faster during the day

Are you scheduled for some kind of surgery in the near future? You might want to request that it take place in the daytime. A recent study by researchers from the U.K.’s Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology, published in the journal Translational Medicine, has found that wounds inflicted during the day heal […]

06/07/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Weird: Women are putting ground up WASP NESTS into their vaginas

A shocking and dangerous new trend has taken the Internet by storm. Women in search of a cure-all for painful episiotomy cuts and other vaginal issues, particularly after childbirth, have taken to grinding wasp nests into a paste and then inserting that paste into their vaginas. The website Green Live Forever touts this treatment as […]

05/13/2017 / By Tracey Watson

VAMPIRE facials the newest sick rage, as women have their facial skin injected with their own BLOOD

There’s a new craze among celebrities, and it’s as gross as it sounds: Vampire facials have taken off in a big way, with Bar Rafaeli, Rupert Everett and Kim Kardashian singing their praises. But just what are these yucky sounding treatments, and do they really have any proven cosmetic benefits? Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) – […]

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