Cancer Prevention

Homemade Healthy Mouth

The sad truth about many toothpastes is that they contain harsh chemicals, artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, and other low-quality ingredients. Try these DIY all-natural alternatives.

For Brushing
Try brushing with baking soda or diluted hydrogen peroxide. If you prefer a paste, mix baking soda with coconut oil. You can add 1 drop of natural essential oil, such as peppermint or clove.

Study finds link between glyphosate exposure and pregnancy length

The latest research echoes earlier studies that found women exposed to the herbicide were more likely to have shorter pregnancies, which can increase babies' risk of long-term health problems.

Women exposed to the herbicide glyphosate were more likely to experience shorter pregnancies, according to a study published last week in the journal Environmental Research.

What is the Best Diet for Gut Health?

[Hint: It’s Not What We Thought]

In the last decade alone, we’ve learned so much about the gut, the microbiome, and how to eat in ways that support the health of both. That said, the world of gut health science is fast-paced and constantly changing, with new things uncovered almost every day. Inevitably, some of those findings contradict what we’ve previously known to be true, and we often change our beliefs and recommendations to align with the latest research. 

The Heart: Understanding the Vascular System, Resilience & Repair

Heart disease is the focus of a tremendous amount of research, and rightfully so — it’s the leading cause of death worldwide.

Bayer to pull Glyphosate from U.S. Lawn and Garden Markets

Bayer officials announced on Thursday the company is removing glyphosate from the U.S. residential lawn and garden marketplace, effective as early as January 2023.

That is the earliest the decision could be implemented, according to Liam Condon, president of the Bayer Crop Science Division and a member of the Bayer AG board of management.

“This is from a regulatory and logistical point of view (of what’s) possible,” Condon said during a conference call with investors.

15 Foods to Boost Immune Health

A strong immune system helps to keep a person healthy. Can specific foods boost the immune system?

The immune system consists of organs, cells, tissues, and proteins. Together, these carry out bodily processes that fight off pathogens, which are the viruses, bacteria, and foreign bodies that cause infection or disease.

When the immune system comes into contact with a pathogen, it triggers an immune response. The immune system releases antibodies, which attach to antigens on the pathogens and kill them.

Worried about Allergies? Look to the Microbiome

Most of us know allergies all too well: runny noses, watery eyes, itchy hives. These are common results of what happens when our immune system senses a foreign substance. But did you know that your microbiome can decipher friend from foe? And luckily, your barrier systems (skin, nasal passages, gut lining) are teeming with microbiota.

Dr. Kristi Funk’s Favorite 14: Eat To Beat Breast Cancer

Straight from her #1 bestselling book, Dr. Kristi Funk shares her “Favorite 14: Eat To Beat Breast Cancer” foods. Download and print your PDF list, start checking off boxes and share it with the people you love! #EatToBeat

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DIY Body Care

No matter how careful you may be reading labels, and how educated you are about toxic ingredients like parabens and synthetic fragrances in skin care products, the one way to be sure that what you’re putting on your skin is 100% clean is to make it yourself.

Below are our favorite DIY body care tips courtesy of Natural Living Family.


10 Non-Toxic Body Care Alternatives

The Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Communication Superhighway

The vagus nerve serves as the body's superhighway, carrying information between the brain and the internal organs and controlling the body's response in times of rest and relaxation.

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