By: IFL Science Monday June 12, 2017 – is World Meat-Free Day, which celebrates an initiative that hopes to get everyone to adopt a vegetarian diet for just 24 hours. The aim is to promote healthier diets, living sustainably, and cutting our carbon footprint. As we’re sure you know, the federal government is withdrawing from…
Colgate-Owned Tom’s Of Maine Products Aren’t So Natural
By: Anya V/Real Farmacy.com Tom’s of Maine has become a mainstream brand among health-conscious consumers. Unfortunately, it turns out that most of these consumers are unaware of who owns Tom’s of Main and what ingredients Tom’s products contain. This might be shocking to some but Tom’s of Maine isn’t owned by Tom and is not…
Major Study: Cancer And Sunscreen Myth Exposed
By: Paula Fassa/Real Farmacy.com According to a June 2014 article featured in The Independent (UK), a major study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day. The epidemiological study followed 30,000 women for…
America’s First Organic Fast Food Chain Is Expanding Rapidly (and Pays $14 an Hour)
By: Carey Wedler/ANTIMEDIA The United States’ first certified organic fast food chain also pays its workers a living wage — and they’re having success with consumers as they expand beyond their first two locations. Organic Coup was founded by the leaders of Costco’s highly lucrative organic division. Under the leadership of Dennis Hoover, a 33-year veteran of…
Do Not Use Apple Cider Vinegar If You’re On Any Of These Medications
By: Health and Healthy Living For many years, apple cider vinegar has been used for treating different health conditions. Even though it has many beneficial properties, when combined with certain medications, apple cider vinegar can cause serious side effects and lead to some health issues. The Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is…
Couple Shares Weight-Loss Tips After Shedding Nearly 300 Pounds
By: Kaitlin Gates/Simplemost We told you about Instagram-celeb Lexi Reed earlier this month after she and her husband lost nearly 300 pounds and her story went viral. Now, the couple is sharing a few tips on how they managed the dramatic weight loss. It all began on Jan. 1, 2016, when Lexi made a New Year’s resolution. At…
Lifelong Protection From Severe Allergies Could Be Possible With New Treatment
By: Jonathan O’Callaghan/IFL Science Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia said they have found a way to “turn-off” immune responses from certain severe allergies such as asthma. The findings, published in JCI Insight, suggest that those allergic to common ingredients like peanuts and shellfish may no longer have to fear eating food that could cause…
Mom Delivers Healthy Baby, But Doctors Take One Look At Her Placenta And Leave It Inside Her
By: Barbara Diamond/Little Things At around 28 weeks pregnant, Kristen Terlizzi’s ultrasound images started looking abnormal. There was suddenly no visible separation between her placenta, uterus, and bladder. Kristen was suffering from a condition called placenta percreta, in which the placenta invades the uterine wall and potentially other vital organs. Kristen put her trust in Stanford Health…
New Research Shows There’s No Such Thing As Holding Your Baby Too Much
By: Jessica Suss/Simple Most Don’t put that baby down. New research says you can’t hold your baby too much. In fact, the more you snuggle with your babe, the better off they’ll be. The importance of touch in a baby’s development cannot be overstated, and the latest research suggests that holding your baby is more crucial to…