Prevention is the Key (PDF)
Our environment bombards us daily with chemicals that we absorb through our bodies whether inhaled, applied or taken orally. Even though healthy, we are affected. The sick keep getting sicker. We use products that we think are safe, but the truth is, products we use every day are not always safe –
and manufacturers are not required to tell us so. CLICK HERE TO READ PDF
The Fluoride Myth Busted! (PDF)
by William Campbell Douglass II,M.D. www.DouglassReport.com
…more than 50 years of research has proven, beyond a doubt, that fluoride is NOT suitable for human consumption. Period. You may also be surprised to learn fluoride is AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED POISON!! CLICK HERE TO READ PDF
The
Ugly Side of Pretty
By Rebecca Ephraim, Dragonfly Media
Emerging science suggests that untold numbers of cosmetics
and personal care ingredients may be silently and insidiously
promoting cancer, ravaging women's reproductive functions
and causing birth defects. CLICK HERE TO READ
Body
of Evidence: Contaminated Californians (PDF)
New Tests Reveal that our Bloodstreams May Be as Polluted
as our Rivers
by Peter Warshall
The human body has evolved a great wisdom, refining, over
five million years, its ability to fight viruses, bacteria
and parasites. Only recently, in the last 50 years, has
the human body been forced to deal with a tsunami of new
enemies — a deluge of modern synthetic chemical molecules.
The dosages, cocktails, and shapes of these new molecules
can confuse the development and workings of the body’s
immune, reproductive, nerve, brain and other tissue systems. CLICK HERE TO READ
Summer Tip #1 - Support Article
Sunshine's Health Benefits: Vitamin D, UVA, UVB and Red Light Improve the Look and Feel of Skin
by Mary Earhart
Come out of the shade! There are serious health concerns from sun deprivation and most people have gone overboard trying to avoid skin cancer. Underexposure to sunshine is detrimental to health. According the the nonprofit Vitamin D Council, vitamin D levels should be 50mg/ml year round for both children and adults to prevent deficiencies that are associated with osteoporosis, heart disease, depression, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, some cancers and possibly autism. CLICK HERE TO READ
Summer Tip #2 - Support Article
What to Eat For Gorgeous Skin
By Lucy Danziger, SELF Editor-in-Chief
My beauty cabinet is full of all kinds of moisturizers and makeup, but when I'm looking for more natural ways to make my face glow, I open my refrigerator. Turns out, certain foods can make your complexion clearer, more radiant and even more resilient to sun damage. Take a peek at a few of my favorite look-great bites and see how they help your skin. Get ready to eat, drink and be beautiful! CLICK HERE TO READ
Summer Tip #3 - Support Article
Water: How much should you drink every day?
Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. These guidelines can help ensure you drink enough fluids.
By Mayo Clinic staff
How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. CLICK HERE TO READ
Summer Tip #4 - Support Article
Dealing with Dry Skin - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Xerosis
by Jennifer Gittins (Jun 22, 2009)
Dry skin affects millions of people on a daily basis. There is a variety of reasons for an individual to have dry skin, as well as ways to treat and prevent dry skin. CLICK HERE TO READ
Summer Tip #5 - Support Article
Heat Stroke is No Joke: Keep Hydrated This Summer
By Janelle Sorensen, HealthyChild.org (Tue Jun 29, 2010)
I can tell you from first hand experience – heat stroke is no joke. I suffered through heat exhaustion (the precursor to heat stroke, which can be fatal) several summers ago and it was sheer misery. Worse than the worst case of stomach flu I’ve ever had. Perhaps you can imagine (please don’t for too long.) Odd thing is, it was an extremely hot day and I spent most of it sitting idly in front of a fan. Heat injuries can really creep up on you, so please take a moment to understand what heat injuries are, how to recognize them and how to prevent them. CLICK HERE TO READ
Summer Tip #6 - Support Article
Feet Need Extra Care in the Summer
By Cher'ley Grogg (May 8, 2010)
As the weather warms, the feet receive full exposure to the elements. Now is the time to address grooming, safety issues and injury care. Due to an increase in outside activities, feet need extra care in the summer. Activities such as biking, hiking, swimming, jogging, summer games and walking outdoors occur more frequently in the summer. Sandals and flip-flops replace winter boots and heavy closed-toe shoes. The main concerns for extra foot care in the summer include looks, sweat, tiredness, safety and injury care.CLICK HERE TO READ