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How Healthy Is Organic?
Organic foods are generally better for you because they are free from pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. Many organic stores strive to sell products that don't contain high fructose corn syrup. While these qualities are good, the fact of the matter is that these qualities alone don't always mean that organic foods are good for you. Choosing organic is a great start to eating healthy but there are some other things you should be aware of when it comes to organic foods. Sugar Sugar tastes great but its not exactly good for you, no matter if it's organic or not. Sugar causes highs and lows for people, which leads to overeating and mood swings. New studies have shown that the primary cause of obesity isn't fat, it's actually sugar. A chairman for the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health says that fat is not the problem when it comes to obesity. The key to battling obesity in America is for people to cut back on their consumption of sugary beverages, potatoes, pasta, white bread, white rice and sugary snacks. Cutting back or altogether eliminating these products from your diet is a good way to prevent problems with weight, diabetes ...- Bookmark :
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Eco-Friendly Smart Windows
A new window coating is being manufactured that automatically adjusts to control solar gain through windows. The company behind the window coating, RavenBrick, calls their product Raven Windows. The Raven Windows are made with a special nanomaterial coating, which makes the windows responsive to outdoor temperatures. Essentially, the Raven Windows perform like an intelligent window filter that automatically adjusts to block solar heat when the temperature outside becomes too hot. Conversely, the Raven Window allows the solar heat inside when the temperature outside is too cold. RavenBrick is a clean tech company that provides innovative solar-control technology that works to cut down on energy expenses by up to 50% in most buildings. RavenBrick's product is a major improvement in both cost and functionality over other sun-blocking windows. Not only that, RavenBrick has a smart-window solution for almost every building exterior. Check out some of the benefits of RavenBrick's technology: - The Raven Window will help you cut down on your heating and cooling costs, for significant savings over time. - The Raven Window is fully automatic, and requires no electricity or controls. - The Raven Window is easy to install on new windows and just as easy to fit to existing windows. - The Raven Window ...- Bookmark :
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Concerns Over Hair Straighteners
A health hazard alert has been sent out to salons across the United States by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, regarding the risks that popular hair straightening products may have on salon employees and customers. This alert includes the popular Brazilian Blowout. The federal agency warned that formaldehyde, which is a common ingredient in numerous hair treatments, could lead to nose and lung issues while increasing the risk of cancer. The agency started out with a nationwide investigation of complaints by salon operators and employees of symptoms related to the use of chemical straightening procedures, that are typically referred to as keratin-based or Brazilian. This was after many state investigations and international actions to stop these products. The federal agency is a branch of the United States Department of Labor. The largest investigation that has been published as of today is the Environmental Working Group's which looked into chemical hair straightening treatments and revealed many complaints related to hair loss, burning eyes, noses and throats, blisters, vomiting, and headaches in women who had been given or received a Brazilian style straightening treatment. The investigation discovered that numerous top salons across the country provide treatments without acknowledging the concerns about ...- Bookmark :
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Acupressure
Did you know that you could heal common pain symptoms from headaches, fevers, neck pain and back pain by applying Traditional Chinese Medicine in the form of acupressure? Numerous points on the hands can be massaged to relieve these pains. It's easy to massage your own hands or someone else's hands. Healing points on the body are known as acupoints. Scientific research has shown that acupoints exist. They are found along invisible energy lines that are connected to different organs and systems in the body. When the acupoints are massaged or pressed, they are capable of inducing therapeutic functions that are specific to each area. Check out some of the perks of using acupressure on your hands: - Acupressure is free and easy to do to yourself or someone else. It can be done anywhere on the fly. - Acupressure has a history that spans 5,000 years of its successful application. - Acupressure doesn't have any negative side effects, however women who are pregnant should avoid it. There are 3 main acupoints on the hands that are typically used to help heal headaches, fevers, pains, heart problems, and other similar discomforts. There is an acupoint known as the Large Intestine 4 (LI4) or as the great ...- Bookmark :
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A Guide To Buying Lipsticks
Lipstick should be as safe as possible since it’s so easy to ingest and because the lips are a very sensitive part of the body! Check out some great tips for how to pick out safe, nontoxic lipstick options. It’s hard enough to find the right shade you’re looking for, but it makes it even harder to find the perfect lipstick when you want to find one that is also safe, nontoxic and won’t expose you to any potential health risks. Companies are not required to list all of the product ingredients on the label, making the selection process even more difficult. The good news is that the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Groups Skin Deep Cosmetic Database provide an extensive amount of information in regards to chemicals to look out for and which products are trustworthy. Products in the database are rated on their ingredients from 0, which indicates no toxicity, to 10, which indicates several known hazards. It’s best to choose products in the 0-2 ranges. Check out some ingredients to avoid: When a lipstick claims to protect your lips from UV rays, watch out for Oxybenzone. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, oxybenzone has been ...- Bookmark :
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