Kidney stones affect both the mother and the unborn baby, negatively impacting health, development, and delivery. Being pregnant doesn't necessarily increase the chances you're going to develop kidney stones, but being pregnant can make it harder to remedy them. Every pregnant, or soon-to-become pregnant, woman should pay special attention to habits that discourage kidney stones. (more…)
To live a truly green and healthy life, simply changing what you eat and how often you exercise can make a huge impact; but, why stop there? Your home is your haven, and it is meant to keep you and your family safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, there are certain products common to many homes that might be damaging your health, and a main offender may be in your laundry room. Many commercial varieties of laundry detergent contain pollutants, chemicals, and artificial preservatives, all toxic to human health. (more…)
There are 190,000 cell phone towers in the US, and new evidence suggests that exposure to these towers may alter brain function. The study, recently published in the British Medical Journal, found that EMF pollution can cause irritability, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and a lack of appetite, and the severity of these symptoms directly correlated to exposure. That means that people living in urban areas with multiple cell phone towers in their radius are at a greater risk for negative mental effects than those in suburban or rural areas. [1] (more…)
The prevalence of thyroid disorders in America has reached epidemic proportions and it's only getting worse. Hashimoto's disease, also known as lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is the most common thyroid disease. It's characterized by chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland, reducing the gland’s normal function. Reduced thyroid function is called hypothyroidism and is often associated with weight gain, lethargy, and inadequate growth in children. (more…)
The kidneys are organs that filter out toxins and waste from the bloodstream. Because toxins can affect your entire body, there is no question that supporting your kidneys is crucial for keeping your overall health in check. Without a balanced diet, purified drinking water, and body cleansing, toxins can build up and affect the function of the kidneys, liver, and neighboring organs. They may even lead to kidney stones and other concerns. (more…)
