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New Sunscreen Guide From EWG

New Sunscreen Guide From EWG

Do you know what is actually "protecting" your skin from the sun? If not, then read on...

...but the ones that I do use I should make sure they are the safest by making sure these products are not going to contribute to/cause cancer, mess with my hormones, or even cause allergic reactions...

Always Consult Your Doctor About Your Supplements

Always Consult Your Doctor About Your Supplements

Mixing supplements and your prescribed pharmaceuticals is a recipe for disaster without consulting your primary care doctor first.

...estimated that 23,000 people end up in the emergency room each year suffering from heart palpitations, chest pain, choking or other problems after ingesting dietary supplements.” This seems like a large number of people, and it is certainly nothing to ignore or take lightly, however it only accounts for about 5% of the number of ER visits involving pharmaceuticals by comparison...

Black Friday? Cyber Monday? How About A Real Gift Instead.

Black Friday? Cyber Monday? How About A Real Gift Instead.

Black Friday "deals" can look attractive, but the reason for going after them can be much less attractive.

...She, and her husband, will buy four gifts for their children: something they need, something they want, something to wear, and something to read. This way she can spend a bit more on these gifts rather than just getting a lot of little things to meet some unnecessary quota of quantity...

The "Dirty-Dozen"

With the cost of food rising, including organic food, it is important to know which foods on your shopping list should be organic.