Category: Wellness
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How to Stay Positive in Life
Stay positive regardless of life’s adversities. Get rid of those negative thoughts. These will simply ruin your life. Yet, it’s easier said than achieved. But staying optimistic generates fulfillment and success. So, you need to maintain a positive attitude. It is not simply beneficial for your wellbeing but also leads to satisfactory performance. Concentrate on…
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Water your Garden efficiently this summer
The summer heat can be unbearable. Water supply issues can aggravate this situation especially for plant growers. Many home gardeners have to deal with these water restrictions. It means figuring out how to water their gardens economically and avoid wasting this vital natural resource. Frequency of Watering The regularity depends on the climate in your…
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Why should you say NO to GMO?
History of GMOs GMOs emerged in 1996 and chronic health issues suddenly increased from seven up to 13 percent within nine years. Likewise, food allergies surged and maladies such as autism, digestive conditions, and reproductive disorders also went up. However, scientists must still confirm that GMOs indeed contribute to these illnesses. Both the American Public…
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What is GMO-Free?
GMO refers to “Genetically Modified Organism.” GMO foods mean these have been concocted naturally for reasons not associated with health and nutrition. The process is relatively new in modern agriculture. Until 1994, genetically engineered produce was not grown in the USA. Today, over 160 million acres of farmlands are planted with GE crops annually. According…
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What is Soy Free?
Soy remains as one primary source of protein. But, is it really a health food? Research says soy like wheat helps form mucus in the body. Health experts consider it as among the leading dietary allergens responsible for asthma, eczema, and acne. Remember two things if you love to eat this common bean. Choose the…
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Fragrance and how it is harmful in skincare?
Why do most skincare products and cosmetics contain fragrances? To begin with, manufacturers know scented commodities impact purchasing decisions of consumers. Besides, many of these items don’t smell good without the pleasant smell. Sweet scents also conceal the disagreeable odors of skincare products packed in bottles or other containers. Even essential oils or natural ingredients…
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Top 5 Tips for Traveling Eco-Friendly
Eco tours are for nature lovers. Such trips put importance on preserving nature and ecological concerns. Look for travel and tour agencies with outstanding ratings as well as great reviews. A small group (10 – 15 individuals) means fewer detrimental consequences. This number keeps the human to nature proportion more manageable. It allows tour guides…
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What are Parabens ? How it negatively impacts us
You can find parabens in majority of cosmetic products. Michelle Scott-Lynch, founder of Boucleme, a unique hair care brand acknowledged as paraben-free explained the preservative prolongs shelf life of health and beauty commodities by preventing the growth of germs and molds. This stabilizer also goes by the names of methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. Manufacturers have…
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The “Natural” Skincare Claim
Literally, the phrase “Natural Skincare” would mean care for the skin using products with ingredients that come from flowers, herbs, roots, and essential oils. Manufacturers generally combine these with natural agents like preservatives and surfactants. The traditional definition of natural skincare depends on ingredients sourced from plants without artificial compounds to preserve integrity. For some…
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What’s in your Mattress?
Traditional foam mattresses that supposedly makes us sleep comfortably contain substances that may turn out harmful in the long-term. In this case, we must avoid these unsafe household fixtures and look for healthier natural alternatives. Before we make new and better choices, it’s important to identify first the toxic components so we will know which…