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Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide Linked to Autism, Parkinson’s, Cancer The activate ingredient used in Roundup has been found to be highly toxic in a new study. This stuff is used on fields where our kids play sports, on fields at our children’s schools and the parks where they play. What’s it doing to their little systems? Nothing good.

This is rather shocking. A must read for all women, this chemical is found in most cosmetics and personal care products Study: BPA, Methylparaben Block Breast Cancer Drugs “researchers took noncancerous breast cells from high-risk patients, grew them in a lab and found that once the cells were exposed to BPA and methylparaben, they started behaving like cancer cells… and, the combination of chemicals rendered tamoxifin ineffective.”  Avoid the ingredient by choosing safer products.

This is frightening but it makes sense. Infant Anaphylaxis: The Importance of Early Recognition  Toxins found in synthetic fragrances used in laundry detergent, fabric softener, body wash, shampoo, lotions, diaper wipes, disposable diapers, air fresheners, candles, etc. are thought to be a PRIMARY CAUSE OF SIDS. The good news is that it is avoidable – only use non-toxic products that do NOT contain any synthetic fragrance. You can find a great line of non-toxic products here.

Autoimmune diseases are the cause of many horrible health problems that go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Many doctors erroneously attribute the symptoms to other illnesses so people do not get better. This article, 10 Signs You Have an Autoimmune Disease and How to Reverse It by Dr. Amy Myers sheds some light and offers good advice.

Protect Your Child From A Predator It’s a sick and sad reality so we need to know how to keep our kids safe by teaching them and empowering them with the right tools to make good decisions when it comes to stranger danger.

A Powerful Union: OB_GYNs and Chemical Policy Reform “Why are OB-GYNs speaking out about the dangers of chemicals in our everyday environment and urging providers to educate their patients about it? Because they now know too much to stay quiet.”

Wanna lose weight, have better skin, bigger boobs, a flatter stomach? Just get photoshopped. Check out these before & after shots on Imgur. It perpetuates the problem girls, women and frankly plenty of guys have body distortion and comparing themselves to unrealistic standards. I’ve heard many a celebrity say, “I don’t even look like that!” Hours of hair and make up, great lighting and retouching is how it’s done. So don’t compare yourself!