Introduction Intermittent fasting is extremely popular, but what is it exactly? In this blog, I review what intermittent fasting is and isn’t and how to get started if you’re new to it as an option for optimal health. What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is simply an eating pattern that switches between eating and […]
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Introduction Laundry! It’s a necessary domestic chore that needs to be done at least once a week, maybe more or less depending on your routine and the amount of clothes you have to cycle through. Most people don’t think about laundry detergent past the point of smelling fresh and clean. After all, detergent is just
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Introduction Hand sanitizers are easier to use and save more time than washing with soap and water, but how effective and safe are they? I reviewed how the chemicals found in common household cleaning products can affect your health in my last blog, The Dirty Side of Cleaning Products. This blog considers how the chemicals
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Introduction You clean (or maybe you don’t) to remove dirt, grime, and bacteria in your house under the assumption that it’s helping you to stay healthy. You trust the products you use to clean to be safe and whatever works quickly. But how nontoxic are those products and could they make you sick without you
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Introduction There are many health benefits when eating fish, but do the health benefits outweigh the health risks? Fish carry many pollutants, especially mercury, a neurotoxin (a poison) affecting the brain and nervous system. Ironically, fish is known as “brain food” because it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids—an essential amino acid that
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Introduction There are a core set of basic human requirements needed every 24 hours that is essential to function well in life. While these necessities are simple, they’re not easy. They require practice every day to live an optimal life, so pace yourself. In this blog, I review the six actions in part, also referred
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Introduction Plastic! It’s what’s for dinner. Ok, you’re not eating plastic, but you are consuming it if you’re drinking from a plastic bottle whether it’s soda, juice, or water. Plastic has flourished to be very convenient but it’s a problem for human health, the environment, and our wildlife. Research conducted showed bottled water has nearly
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Introduction Drinking water should be safe to swallow, right? Whether it comes from your tap (private well or public water source) or a bottle, it’s essential when it comes to survival. All life forms are dependent on water to thrive. However, a study conducted by the US Geological Survey found nearly half of the United
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Introduction Ah, air fresheners, they smell so good. But it’s the smell that makes them problematic! They come in many varieties and scents. We hang them in our cars, spray them in the air, light them up (scented candle or gel) and plug them in the outlets. But are the scents they release affecting your
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Introduction So, you’re tired of the struggle to lose weight and discovered a “new” and effective way to give you rapid results. Sounds too good to be true, but you’re seeing others achieving real results. You think, why not give it a try; after all, you’ve tried the “traditional” way of losing weight. It’s true,
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