We usually don’t think twice about the safety of tap water. It’s safe to drink as far as we’re concerned, because we are lucky enough not to live a third-world country. Most restaurants sell unfiltered tap water and while most people don’t care for the taste of chlorine, they also don’t usually question its safety […]
218 Million Americans Have This Carcinogen In Their Tap Water — Do You?
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These 8 Healthy Drinks Can Combat Anxiety And Depression
Forty million American adults live with anxiety disorders, and it’s not uncommon for depression to accompany anxiety. Nearly half of the people diagnosed with depression also have a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder. Even if you don’t have an anxiety disorder or depression, it’s normal to get stressed out from time to time. Anxiety is […]
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Should You Buy Into The Raw Water Craze?
According to Mukhande Singh, the founder of a company called Live Water, “You’re drinking toilet water with birth control drugs in them” if you’re getting your H2O from a tap. Why some people prefer raw water Singh is part of a growing movement that believes in something called “raw water,” which essentially means water from […]
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Water Fasting May Help You Live Longer + 3 Other Benefits
Water fasting has been part of the human philosophy for thousands of years. Throughout time, people have chosen to fast for spiritual and religious reasons or to raise awareness for a cause. But recently people have been turning to fasting for medical reasons and even weight loss. So, what exactly does water fasting involve, and […]
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7 Signs You Aren’t Drinking Enough Water
Let’s be honest, nothing is more refreshing than drinking a nice, cold glass of ice water after a workout. In fact, it could be one of the best feelings possible. It’s when our bodies need water and it feels great to drink, as opposed to other times when it can seem more bland and undelightful. […]
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5 Proven Benefits Of Hydrogen Water For Your Body
With the Western world rapidly turning its attention to alternative forms of treatment for a growing list of health problems, it’s unsurprising that a fair amount of bogus treatments have popped up. With disease-ridden Americans desperate to find solutions beyond side effect-laden pharmaceuticals and drugs, opportunistic money makers are often hasty to market their product […]
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6 Simple Home Remedies For Annoying Lower Back Pain
I began to develop lower back pain while playing college basketball and I haven’t fully recovered. Some days I still feel a dull ache in my lower back that ricochets up my spine — and the pain sticks around for days. I can attest to the fact that dealing with it can create a major […]
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5 Reasons You Feel Tired All The Time
You eat at a decent hour before 6 p.m., turn off all electronic devices, shut off the lights and force yourself to go to sleep on time — and yet you still wake up with zero energy. Sound familiar? Feeling tired can loom over you like an ominous dark cloud of despair. Once your body […]
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Pineapple Is In Season! 7 Reasons To Drink Pineapple-Infused Water Every Day
Nothing signals it’s getting warmer quite like pineapple coming into season. Its bright, cheery color, fragrant smell, and vibrant taste are like biting into a piece of sunshine. The health benefits of pineapple can’t be overstated — it can help with everything from immune support to preventing cancer — and it’s easy to add pineapple […]
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Green Tea + 4 Other Home Remedies For Painful, Chapped Lips
Dozens of things can contribute to icky, chapped lips such as exposure to cold air, breathing with an open mouth, licking your lips, dehydration and using irritating cosmetics. Use these five home remedies to get baby soft lips no matter what season it is. A word about commercial lip products Before we dive into natural […]
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7 Reasons You Need A ‘Sit Spot’ In Your Life
Connecting with nature can have a very grounding effect on the mind and the body. Nature and Forest Therapists recommend finding a Sit Spot for yourself — a place where you can regularly visit and connect with the earth. Even in urban environments, finding a regular Sit Spot is wildly beneficial for body, mind and […]
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5 Things Your Sweat Says About Your Health
Sweat. It’s something that heralds embarrassment for most people, except in sweaty “safe zones” like the gym or sauna. Yet it’s a critical part of our anatomy, and there’s so much more to sweat than merely an indicator of how many burpees you did at the gym. In fact, sweat is a treasure trove of […]
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Is Your Food Grown In Sewage Sludge? Here’s How To Avoid It
“Mmm, I want a bit of sewage sludge to start my day,” said no one, ever. In today’s modern society, we are so far removed from where our food comes from. However, if most people knew what was going on behind the scenes, they would definitely consider becoming vegetarian before learning to grow all (or […]
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Why I Stopped Flushing My Toilet (And So Should You)
We have a saying in my home, “If it’s brown, flush it down. If it’s yellow, let it mellow.” Water shortages where I live in Mexico mean that we only get around 300 liters (80 gallons) of water per week for the household — less than what is consumed in the U.S. per person per […]
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6 Amazing Benefits Of Drinking 1 Liter Of Water On An Empty Stomach
When you wake up in the morning, you will have likely gone a full seven to eight hours without a drink of water — maybe even longer if you’re not one to take a few swigs before bed. Realistically, that means we go approximately one-third of the day without drinking any fluids. What’s even worse […]
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This “Healthy” Bottled Drink Contains a Deadly Neurotoxin: Here’s What You Should Do
Before I even knew all the damage that fluoride was capable of, it just felt wrong to me. I was one of those weird mothers in the dentist office with a special note on my kid’s charts that read – NO FLOURIDE. They would always look at me a little strange when it was time […]
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7 Science Based Reasons to Eat More Grapefruit
For some, grapefruit can be an acquired taste. If you don’t love this tart citrus fruit, you may want to give it a second try after reading this. There are numerous research-backed reasons to enjoy this superfruit. Grapefruit contains tons of water Grapefruit contains 88% pure water. This makes it one of the highest water […]
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The #1 Thing to Give Up in 2019: A Matter of Life or Death
The arrival of a new year often brings resolutions, intentions, and dreams of letting go of bad habits and adopting new and healthy habits. What’s on your list? If letting go of artificial sweeteners isn’t, I suggest you make it a priority. People seeking a divorce from sugar often switch to low-calorie artificial sweeteners with […]
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Scientists Say: Don’t EVER Drink Your Tea This Way
Historical documentation shows us that tea is a very ancient elixir, that was first enjoyed thousands of years ago. There is just something comforting about a warm cup of tea that many of us are drawn to. They key here is warm… not hot. Researchers have discovered some very disturbing news for those of us […]
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Airplane Coffee and Tea Could Contain Poop and Other Bacteria
Those late night or early morning flights can be really hard to take, and many of us look forward to a warm cup of coffee or tea to jolt us into action. However, if you are used to drinking your tea or coffee on your flight, you may want to think twice. Flight attendants report […]
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