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It is thought that as many as a third of all personal care products contain at least one ingredient that is a possible carcinogen. Many personal care products are used on a daily basis: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, mascara. Even if there isn’t definitive proof of
Ever eat a big bowl of delicious ice cream and about an hour later feel like you want to curl up and take a nap? Most of us have so you are familiar with the high glycemic rollercoaster. When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks
We’ve all heard of someone whose cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. That’s usually not a good thing. What are lymph nodes and what purpose do they serve? Glands. Thyroid, pituitary, adrenals. You’ve heard of them — but what role do they play in your