Perfumes; Not So Sweet Smelling Afterall
The majority of my friends who are reading this already do not wear perfume so this is geared towards those who may be surprised to find that their perfume or after-shave is not so sweet smelling after all. 95% of chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum (like the same chemicals in [...]
Pesky Pests and The Toxins Used to Rid Them
I think we all know the dangers of pesticides and herbicides so I do not think I have to say very much about letting a pest control company come in and spray your house with toxic chemicals. There are companies out there that do not use these toxic chemicals. If you live in San Antonio [...]
Which Water Filter Should You Get?
I own a countertop water dispensing system*. It dispenses hot and cold water and has a 3 filter system. A number of years ago, I got to wondering if the water from it really was free of contaminants. The one’s that I were concerned about were things like chemicals in dry cleaning compounds, chlorine and [...]
Bison; A Healthier Alternative to Beef
Bison is an excellent alternative to beef. It is very low in fat, and does not have a gamey flavor. The Mayo Clinic was one of the first to come out with the data in their MAYO CLINIC NUTRITION LETTER/November 1989, page 7.
Below is a comparison chart: •
BEEF, Broiled top loin USDA Choice – 9.4 [...]
Are You Eating Franken Food? What You Need To Know About GMO or Genetically Modified Food
Genetically modified foods (GMO's) or Franken food, more aptly, are foods that have never ever been seen on this planet and yet 80 to 90% of the foods consumed by uneducated Americans are genetically engineered or genetically contaminated. Chemically engineered organisms are now called organisms, not plants. They are not animals either. They are neither. [...]
Pesticides In Food;The Dirty Dozen
Pesticides in our food has become a growing concern. Buying organic is not always cost effective for everyone and sometimes organic is not always available. However, there are certain things that you should always buy organic and if you can't then don't eat it. These fruits and vegeatables are called the dirty dozen and are listed [...]
Which Fish Is Safe to Eat?
Most people think eating fish is healthy, and for the most part it is. But a lot of fish can be contaminated and may not be such a smart choice. For example, salmon can be very healthy, as long as it is wild. You should never eat farm raised salmon. Farm raised salmon contains a [...]
Think Bottled Water Is Your Best Choice? Surprising Facts You Need To Know
Bottled water
I used to think bottled water was the best water I could get but after doing further research I found out this may not be the case. There are several things wrong with bottled water. Most bottled water is not as pure and clean as you think it is. Not only does bottled water contribute [...]
Drink To Your Health! Coffee, Tea and Kombucha
Coffee
I am not a big coffee drinker although I do like coffee I just do not handle the caffeine very well. My husband has one cup of coffee in the morning so I was looking for some healthy coffee for him. I came across a coffee that has a mushroom extract called Ganoderma. It has [...]
Nifty Devices For Alleviating Neck Pain and Improving Posture and No You Do Not Have To Do Any Exercises!
Since I sit at the computer a lot my neck and shoulders tend to get tight. My husband is a dentist and he has problems with his neck since he is leaning over all day. I found a couple fo things that help alleviate the tension.
The first is Dr. Ho’s neck comforter which helps [...]
