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Food Labels: What They Really Mean to You.

Copyright Ask Mama Frat Food labels can be confusing!  Words like "free range" "grass fed", and "organic" are everywhere but what do they really mean? I'll tell you so you'll be an educated consumer know what is behind these labels. Cage free "Cage free" means that the birds were raised without cages. That

TOXINS and/ or CARCINOGENIC COMPOUNDS FOUND IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTS – Part 1

Toxins & carcinogenic compounds can trigger an immune response. Toxins  have also been known to trigger an autoimmune disease. They also cause a "flare up" (as those with autoimmune diseases know well). At the very least, they act as endocrine disruptors. This is why it's important to keep yourself and your environment toxin free. But, how do

Fish : Friend or Foe?

There’s so much hype about fish being beneficial but toxic too. How do you decide if It’s right for you? In doing the research for this blog post I was dumbfounded by the amount of experts who are conflicted in the area of healthy diets (in general). Fish only adds to fuel to the fire. 

Reasons Mercury May be at the Root of your Symptoms & Illness.

Mercury is Toxic to the Body Exposure to mercury is toxic to our health. Studies have shown that exposure to this heavy metal poisons our central nervous system. Mercury levels can build up in your body, causing immune dysfunction, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, irritability, muscle issues, cognitive loss, sensory impairment (vision, hearing, and

12 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxins

Triclosan (as with other active antibacterial ingredients) is a chemical that is found in many consumer products. Its intent is to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination and therefore spread.  It's usually found an antibacterial soap, conventional toothpaste, some body washes and cosmetics. Fortunately, it is one of the chemicals that is regulated by the US

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