Maybe you’ve seen the recent headlines…
“Fourth Carcinogen Discovered in Heart Pills Used by Millions”—Bloomberg[1]
“Yet Another Lot of Blood Pressure Medication Recalled—This Time for a Possible Carcinogen” — USA Today[2]
It’s just the latest example of how dangerous it can be to use hypertension drugs.
Not only were they recently found to contain a cancer-causing chemical, but many are linked to serious side effects.… Read More
This was going to be the year.
You were going to exercise more. And you were going to stay away from your diet kryptonite…sweet desserts.
But then you had to go on a business trip, which made it difficult to exercise.
And your neighbor showed up with a plate of cookies. You didn’t want to be rude. So you ate one or three. … Read More
Perhaps you remember the controversy a few years ago over the plastic chemical BPA. It was linked to a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hormone problems, and migraines.[1]
In 2012, the FDA banned BPA (bisphenol A) from baby bottles and children’s sippy cups. The plastics industry started voluntarily removing the chemical from other products as well.… Read More
You’ve tried deep breathing and all it did was make you dizzy.
Fidget cubes left you bored.
Squish balls? All they did was to make your hand tired.
If you find yourself feeling like a nervous wreck at work despite trying the standard stress reducers, a new study may have the solution.
Researchers from Japan’s University of Hyogo looked at 63 office workers.… Read More
Nobody wants to share their home with bugs. That’s why, when we see ants or roaches, we often reach for a can of spray.
Or maybe you have an insect control company spray your home on a regular basis to prevent bug invasions. Some people go further and have their yards sprayed as well.
New research shows that when you use the most common type of bug spray, you are not only killing the insects, you may be killing yourself as well. … Read More
One in three American adults has high blood pressure. And millions of us take drugs for it.[1]
But blood pressure medications often don’t work well. And the side effects can be nasty. They include headaches, nausea, fatigue, and sexual problems in men.[2]
On top of that, they increase your risk for pancreatic and skin cancers.[3] [4]
You have other options.… Read More