Concern Rises Over Effects of Parabens

Parabens have been used for a long time to cut down on the microbial activity in personal care and cosmetic products. However, parabens have also been found to mimic estrogen activity. Many companies are now deciding to put the consumer’s health first and replace parabens with natural antil-microbials. It can be done–effectively and safely, no matter what other companies may say. It’s all about health and well-being, not convenience and

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Weight loss can be difficult for even the most seasoned of dieters. One thing that we almost never hear about but may be associated with weight loss is the amount of toxicity that the body has accumulated. Toxins are stores in fat cells which then can cause inflammation leading to weight gain. Learning how to control and eliminate toxins may be the number one issue in making weight loss easier and safer.

Discussion about the importance of natural dental and oral health practices. Oral health affects the total body system and many diseases can be traced to poor oral and dental health practices.

Yet another study indicating the importance of Omega 3 and healthy oils in the diet. We must realize that the rancid oils that are used in the food and fast food industry are literally toxic to the body. Flax Seed Oil would be one of the best oils to incorporate into everyone’s diet.

The importance of getting enough Vitamin D is of the most extreme in nature. For so long we have been taught to fear the sun, which happens to be the most natural way enabling the body to produce sufficient Vitamin D. We are now seeing the effects of Vitamin D in MS and a host of other disease including cancer.

Recurrance is something that cancer patients who have done conventional therapy must be aware of. The question though is

When it comes to prostate cancer, we have been told that some oils such as flax seed oil should not be consumed. However, as usual, the evidence proves otherwise and, in fact, flax seed oil may be just the oil needed to help with inflammation, pain and the cause of some cancers.

MSG (monosodium glutamate) is used as a flavor enhancer in an enormous amount of processed foods and restaurant foods. While it works enhancing the flavor of your food, it is also works by potential damaging your brain and body. An excitotoxin, MSG is a type of chemical transmitter that permits brain cells to communicate. The concern is that excitotoxins can literally excite your brain cells to an early death. Aside from wrecking havoc with your brain, MSG has also been the culprit in eye damage, headaches, fatigue, disorientation and depression.