Vitamin D Reduces Risks Like Crohn’s Disease

I was recently diagnosed as having very low Vitamin D levels, so the doctor immediately put me on a high dose Vitamin D supplement to increase my blood levels and prevent bone loss.  Preventing bone loss is just one advantage of maintaining adequate levels of Vitamin D. For example,

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My Mother’s Story

Our journey through life is not always easy.  We are all faced with many obstacles to navigate.  Some of those obstacles we can steer around, others we have to face head on.  This is my Mother’s story of inspiration and strength as she faces hers.

My Mother’s journey with chemicals

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Is It Safe to Reuse Your Plastic Water Bottles?

You will find the answer to be both yes and no.  I have found research to support both sides.  The FDA has assured us that the plastic used to make the water bottles is safe for first-time as well as repeated use provided you properly clean your bottles with

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Asbestos and Your Health

My interest (and concern) was piqued after receiving a notice from my son’s college informing us that there was asbestos in and around the college campus. They were quick to reassure us that the building’s occupants were safe. “Exposure is unlikely as long as the material remains in good condition

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Wheat Can Contribute to Hot Flashes

Women who have never had a problem with wheat may develop a sensitivity when they are going through menopause. The sensitivity can cause stomach discomfort, joint pain, and intensify hot flashes. Since most women have eaten wheat products their entire lives, they are unlikely to suspect that is what

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Processed Meats Linked to Bladder Cancer

We all know that bacon, hot dogs, bologna, and luncheon meat are not the best foods that we can eat. I know, I know, they can taste delicious. Wrap anything in bacon and it tastes good.  But now I’ll take the fun out of eating that hot dog.

A recent

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Cleaning Products Labeling

Companies are required by law to share any potential risks on their labels such as skin or eye irritants. They must share how to handle and store the product. However, for cleaning products, not until now were they willing to share their ingredients.

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Vitamin D Helps Protect Against Flu

Maintaining high levels of Vitamin D may enhance protection against flu like the HINI flu, according to a study of the deaths and complications from the 1918-1919 flu pandemic.

University researchers from Harvard and San Francisco reviewed the number of deaths and incidence of pneumonia of the deadly flu 90

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Disposing of Hazardous Household Waste

One of the most controversial subjects of our time is hazardous waste. Where it goes has been central to many long legal battles. Often, people forget that every household contributes to hazardous waste.

Individually, the waste that is hazardous may seem insignificant, but in the aggregate….Picture, for

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Keep the Air in Your Home Free of Contaminants

Did you know that the air inside your house is 2 – 5 times more contaminated than the air outdoors? And that’s bad. High pollen counts and high humidity are only two reasons that so many people are closing their windows. This makes the air quality even

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