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Archive for January, 2012

 

Are ‘Green’ Cleaning Products Really Green?

Posted on January 27th, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

Most cleaning products are made with a mixture of toxic chemicals such as endocrine-disrupting phthalates, carcinogenic benzene, and organ-damaging phenols. As you use these products, you are exposing yourself and your family to health hazards. Due to this reason, the demand for safe, “green” cleaning products is on the rise. Dr. Joseph Mercola says that [...]

 
 

How Exercise Makes You Strong during Old Age

Posted on January 20th, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

People generally believe that physical degeneration is a part of old age. Once people reach the age of 40, they gradually lose bone and muscle mass for every decade. However, new research proves that this is not a constant truth. A recent study featuring runners, cyclists and swimmers ages 40 to 81 showed no traces [...]

 
 

Beware: Brain-Eating Amoeba May Be Lurking in Your Tap Water

Posted on January 13th, 2012 by author  |  No Comments »

If you use a neti pot for nasal irrigation, do NOT fill it with regular tap water. Two Louisiana residents died after being infected with “brain-eating” amoeba from contaminated tap water in their neti pot. Brain-eating amoeba or Naegleria fowleri thrive in warm freshwater sources, such as hot springs, lakes, poorly maintained swimming pools, and [...]