Energy Drink Side Effects & Caffeine Side Effects | Health Podcast
May 11, 2012
Before reaching for a Red Bull or Monster, you might want to consider possible energy drink side effects discussed in this installment of Healthy Trends podcast. While they may give you an instant rush, a recent study shows that they might make you rush to the dentist. Caffeine side effects are also discussed.
Ingesting Hand Sanitizer Causes Acute Alcohol Poisoning | Natural Health Blog
May 5, 2012
The latest fad among the teen set involves drinking an even more insidious "beverage" -- hand sanitizer. That's right. Kids are guzzling hand sanitizer in an attempt to get drunk.
Natural Nail Polish and Care | Detox Health Blog
April 19, 2012
Most modern nail polishes contain a trio of toxins -- formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate -- that have been linked to cancer and birth defects.
Toxins, Nicotine Replacement Therapy | Natural Health Blog
March 17, 2012
According to a recent study, most popular aids to smoking cessation, particularly Nicotine Replacement Therapies, are quite useless.
Toxic Air Pollution | Detox Health Blog
February 25, 2012
Two new studies, just published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, reveal that air pollution can trigger strokes and rapid cognitive decline.
Excessive Drinking | Natural Health Blog
February 9, 2012
Researchers have found that one out of every four teens and young adults up to age 34 admitted to binge drinking within the previous month, as did one out of every six people over the age of 35. In other words, 38 million Americans ranked among the binge-drinking public at the time of the survey.
Drugs in Drinking Water | Detox Health Newsletter
January 30, 2012
Research published in BMJ Open last November, strongly suggests that there may be a link between synthetic estrogen from oral contraceptives that has found its way into the environment and the rising rate of prostate cancer among men around the world.
Why Choose Paraben-Free Products | Natural Health Blog
January 28, 2012
In a recent study of 40 women who were being treated for breast cancer and having mastectomies, at least one paraben was present in an astounding 99 percent of their breast tissue samples. And 60 percent of the samples contained a whopping five parabens.
Fukushima Disaster & Radiation Poisoning | Natural Health Newsletter
January 16, 2012
Jon examines the validity of a recently released study that claims that at least 14,000 people (with a special focus on children under the age of one) died in the U.S. during the 14 weeks following the Fukushima disaster.
BPA Products & Bisphenol-A Effects | Natural Health Blog
January 10, 2012
New studies on BPA have found that it may be particularly detrimental for pregnant women because it can adversely affect the growing fetus. The research indicates that exposure to BPA in the womb could result in behavioral issues during the preschool years.
Bisphenol A Exposure | Natural Health Blog
November 10, 2011
A new study on bisphenol A (BPA) has "surprisingly" found that after we have eaten foods containing BPA, it is undetectable in blood samples even when it is present in large amounts in urine samples.
New Airport Scanners | Cancer Prevention Blog
October 27, 2011
In the near future, instead of being subjected to electronic scanners at airports, you may be searched by mice.
Dr. Oz on Apple Juice | Natural Health Newsletter
October 17, 2011
In mid-September, Dr. Oz, announced on his nationally syndicated show that apple juice imported from China may be slowly poisoning children because the Chinese spray their apples with arsenic pesticide. But the issue is not necessarily what Dr. Oz implied.
Legislation & Toxins | Natural Health Blog
October 6, 2011
Pending legislation would force tobacco companies to attach very graphic warning labels, including disturbing images, to cigarette packages.
Immunity & Listeria | Strong Immune System Blog
October 1, 2011
As of this morning, 16 people around the United States have died from eating listeria infected cantaloupes and 72 have been sickened. In addition, one death has occurred in a state not on the distribution list (Maryland), a fact that has the officials alarmed.
Children's Health & Toxins | Natural Health Blog
September 10, 2011
60 percent of the more than 150 2011-model car seats tested by the non-profit group Healthystuff.org contain "chemicals of concern." The chemicals they discovered in the products include brominated flame retardants, arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury.
Avoiding Toxins | Natural Health Blog
September 6, 2011
A study from the University of Washington has found yet another strike against substances that launder your clothing. It turns out that using the most popular brands of scented laundry detergent leads to dangerous emissions that come out the vent when running clothing through the dryer.
Full Body Detox | Natural Health Blog
September 3, 2011
Once the body has adapted to regular, large quantities of alcohol over the course of months or years -- or sometimes just in a matter of weeks, in the case of some binge drinkers -- your body begins to expect high levels of alcohol and you can become physically ill without a drink.
Toxins & Digestive Health | Natural Health Blog
August 20, 2011
International conglomerate Cargill Inc. has recalled almost 36 million pounds of ground turkey that was identified as the source of 79 confirmed cases of salmonella poisoning in 26 states all across America, and was responsible for one death in California. The recall by the United States Department of Agriculture was considered Class I, posing the greatest health risk.
Toxins in Chlorinated Pools | Natural Health Blog
August 18, 2011
A recent study at the University of Cordoba in Spain found that a group of by-products of chlorine called haloacetic acids (HAAs) was present in the urine of swimmers less than 30 minutes after they emerged from the pool. This dangerous chemical is only allowed in restricted amounts in our drinking water by the Environmental Protection Agency because it has been associated with cancer and birth defects in other research.
