February - 2016

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Jury Finds Johnson & Johnson Liable for Ovarian Cancer Death Linked to Talcum Powder; $72 Millio

Jury Finds Johnson & Johnson Liable for Ovarian Cancer Death Linked to Talcum Powder; $72 Millio

Right off the top, I’m going to have to warn you that this is more of a rant than a blog. I cringe when I see companies claiming to be safe for moms and babies alike knowingly continue to sell a product that has been linked to cancer since a study was done in the 1980’s. They could have quite easily change their formulation and yet simply chose to close their eyes and fill their pockets. Shame of them! I can’t even say that I am happy with the verdict. What I am is angered… a

The Benefits of Winter Exfoliation

The Benefits of Winter Exfoliation

It’s really important to exfoliate your face and body any time of year, but it’s especially important in the winter. Dry winter air causes skin irritation and reduces the efficacy of any products you are trying to use. Our skin cells turn over about every 28 days. Generally, this is a good thing in that we get new, fresh, skin cells! But we’re not like snakes that shed completely and have wonderfully new, glowing skin already waiting underneath. No, our skin cells are selecti

Chapped Lips SOS

Chapped Lips SOS

I’m personally not addicted to lip balms, so I generally only thin to use them when I physically see it and then I remember to use it or when my lips are actually feeling like they’re drying out. The problem with my lips drying out is that once it starts to happen, I don’t know about you but it seems to happen instantaneously and the next thing I know is I have chapped, dried dead peeling skin. How’s that for attractive? Anyone want a kiss? No? Ah, come on…. So, what do I do

Whole Foods

Whole Foods

Have you told yourself you’re going to eat healthier this year, but not sure where to start? Begin by eating whole foods. Whole foods are foods that only have one ingredient; an apple, sweet potato, broccoli, farm fresh or grass fed ground beef and eggs consist only of 1 ingredient. More importantly they do not come out of a box or package. They are not chemically made and full of harmful ingredients. These foods also come naturally from the earth. Another little tidbit of ad

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