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Bagged salads have become a popular option for health-conscious consumers.  They're an easy option for people on-the-go who otherwise might not get a lot of vegetables in their diet.  And salad is a healthy option, right?  Sometimes.  But these bagged salads are still a packaged product, containing processed dressings and toppings, and certainly the plastic packaging itself raises some flags.

Imagine you're at the doctor's office for a lead test. You're instructed to wash your hands first. Oddly, though, you're told not to dry them with a paper towel. Instead you're instructed to air dry. Wonder why? This explanation might suprise you.

Microplastics are nicknamed the invisible invasion. Microscopic bits of plastic are now commonly found in food, water, and air. We're just beginning to understand the effects this contamination has on our bodies. And avoiding exposure isn't easy.  Energy Matters, LLC. shares six natural detox strategies.

Freshly butchered meat is usually a healthy shade of red, but as it reacts to the oxygen in the air, it naturally loses some of the hue, turning a shade of pinkish-brown first and then eventually grey. How is it that supermarket meat always looks so fresh and red, even days after being cut or ground?

For years, the coffee enema has been presented as a safe, natural method for detoxification and the elimination of many ailments.  However, the data is beginning to tell a very different tale, particularly for those who are vulnerable to heart strain or liver fatigue, or those who are caffeine-sensitive, or who suffer from chronic illness.

 

When you think of healthy, wholesome foods that nourish your body and support wellness, does your vision include foods grown in petri-dishes? A closer inspection shows several reasons why consumers should beware of cultured, lab-grown chicken, including concerns with heavy metals and rodent DNA contamination.

Is weight gain a mechanism to protect you from chemicals in food products? When thinking about weight issues, you may be conditioned to mostly focus on the number of calories inside your food. Looking at the basic math, you gain weight if you consume more calories than you burn. But is it really that simple?

Just when you thought you had a good handle on reducing your exposure to PFAS, scientists are now revealing another concern. Could toilet paper be increasing your risk of cancer? Is it no longer safe to wipe? Get the facts and learn some solutions.

New York’s recent laundry detergent ban brings attention to an important health concern. Over 60% of all laundry detergents contain toxic ingredients. Review the biggest concerns and learn which detergents make the safe and unsafe lists based on the EWG's ratings.

Awareness of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has grown exponentially over the last couple of years. But there is one source of this toxic exposure that you might not have thought much about yet. A study linking PFAS exposure with dental floss could have you questioning this good hygiene habit.

When most people think of solar, they think “green energy.” But are we poisoning the earth with these panels? The research opens a debate of whether the push for solar energy is creating more environmental harm than the use of fossil fuels...

Over the last century, health professionals have encouraged us to consume oils from vegetables instead of animals as a general rule for heart health. However some vegetable oils can actually cause big health issues. So, which vegetable oils are good, and which are bad for your health?