Starbucks coffee energy drink recalled due to possible metal contamination
Back in 2015, PepsiCo Inc.and Starbucks partnered in the distribution of a number of Starbucks drinks in retail stores, specifically their coffee energy drinks. Now, a recall has been initiated by PepsiCo for a number of those beverages because they may be contaminated with “foreign materials”, specifically metal fragments. …
Toxic chemicals in salons, lack of education lead to adverse health effects
“One way to ensure the long term health of your body is to regularly visit and receive treatments from professional hair and nail salons.” I mean… it just sounds like a true statement, right? According to a couple of new studies though,…
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The Activated Charcoal food trend is pretty, but should you avoid it
The new fad sweeping the nation has individuals and restaurants adding activated charcoal to their foods. By no means has activated charcoal reached the “unicorn food” level, but it’s definitely growing in popularity. There are thousands of posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,…
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5 toxic chemicals you should avoid in baby care products
Every day, children are exposed to as many as 27 hazardous chemicals. These chemicals are found in shampoos, lotions, and typical personal care products. To help you decide which products are truly safe and unsafe, experts have Fox News Health experts have…
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10 Things Every American Should Know About Toxins
Today, more and more Americans are becoming aware of just how dangerous toxic chemicals can be to our bodies. The extremely harmful toxic chemicals can be found in products ranging from toys our children play with, to the cosmetics we use on…
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Revlon to Remove Toxic Chemicals from Products
Through a joint press release from The Breast Cancer Fund, UltraViolet, and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics; Revlon announced they will be eliminating cancer causing toxic chemicals from their products. Revlon will remove “long-chain parabens and certain chemicals that release formaldehyde” from…
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Toxic Chemicals Found in Most Hair Dyes
By now many of you know that some of products we use on a daily basis contain potentially harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be found in products such as hand sanitizers, bath soaps, and shampoos. The toxic chemicals can also be found…
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10 Harmful Chemicals in Cosmetics
Most of us know the best way to avoid toxic chemicals is to pay close attention to the ingredients in the cleaning products we use on a daily basis. And while this is a good practice, there are potential harmful chemicals you…
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The Human Experiment: Exploring the rise in reproductive problems
Therese Kerr believes the beauty products she used to coat her body in are to blame for the bout of endometriosis she suffered when she was 30.
"Without a doubt," says Kerr, who also had her spleen removed because of tumours in…
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Are parabens and phthalates harmful in makeup and lotions?
Should you worry about the chemicals in your makeup, lotion, shaving cream, soap and shampoo? The answer is a clear maybe.
Why maybe? That’s because some critics suspect that chemicals such as phthalates and parabens can interfere with the body’s hormones,…
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