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Non-Toxic Skincare and Makeup

July 22, 2020

Conventional beauty products utilize petroleum-based ingredients and usually rely on a host of other chemicals for their production process. These compounds are typically harsh substances, like petroleum, aluminum, and lead, all of which require extensive mining. Many of the chemicals used in non-organic makeup are downright poisonous to the endocrine system. Parabens and phthalates are two common substances that

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Stress: The Good, Bad and Ugly

August 15, 2019

Stress is a condition that many (if not all) people encounter at least once in their life. Whether it’s because of school, work, or relationship, stress can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and even physical health. Although it can be tempting to simply ignore stress and go on with your life like it’s

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What is Autoimmunity?

June 20, 2019

The healthy human body is equipped with a powerful set of tools for resisting invading microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

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Lifestyle Changes to Improve Chronic Constipation

April 20, 2019

Chronic constipation is no laughing matter. It can be physically uncomfortable, emotionally upsetting, and may even lead to toxins and waste products being reabsorbed into the body when..

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What Is EMR And Why Is It A Problem?

March 28, 2019

What is EMR? Cell phones, cordless phones, GPS, all wireless devices, appliances, power lines, smart-meter networks and cell towers generate non-ionizing radiation from magnetic fields. Electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) from cell phones, computers, appliances, power lines, GPS, TVs, E-pass and WiFi damage our DNA. EMR is a form of energy commonly known as “electropollution” and it

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Astragalus: The King of Herbs

March 15, 2019

Astragalus, also known as Milkvetch or huáng qí in Chinese, is an herbal medicine that has been used for hundreds of years, with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. One of the few all-purpose herbs used, it is believed to support a wide array of biological functions. Despite the fact that Astragalus has over

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