is butylparaben safe
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Is Butylparaben safe

There are so many ingredients in skin care and it can be hard to determine which ones are safe to use.  So, is Butylparaben safe for you? What is Butylparaben? Butylparaben is actually a preservative that is used in skin care and it helps to minimize bacteria, which is a good thing.  It also helps…

do forever chemicals contribute to acne
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Do forever chemicals contribute to acne

Can the chemicals we put on our bodies or touch day to day cause acne?  Is that possible?  Do forever chemicals contribute to acne? What are forever chemicals? So, what are forever chemicals and should you be concerned about them?  According to this cnn.com article, forever chemicals are the chemicals that stay around for a…

is deli meat bad for skin
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Is Deli Meat bad for skin

Processed foods can cause inflammation.  Yes, foods can have an effect on your skin but is deli meat bad for skin?  Let’s find out. The role of processed foods in our health Food can either help you stay healthy or it can contribute to illness.  Sure, there are a lot of factors when it comes…

how do I know if my migraine is hormonal
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How do I know if my migraine is hormonal

Getting headaches all the time?  How severe are they?  They could be migraines and hormonal.  How do I know if my migraine is hormonal? Signs of hormonal headache Here’s a scenario… You feel a headache coming on.  Initially it’s a dull ache, that turns into a dull pain and then wham!  Full on headache.  It’s…

what is a migraine hangover
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What is a migraine hangover

Do you suffer from migraines?  What about a migraine hangover?  Actually, what is a migraine hangover and how can you prevent it? Migraines Migraines are the worst – in fact, migraines suck!  If you’ve ever experienced one, you know what I mean.  Some symptoms of migraines are shooting / stabbing pains – mine feels like…

4200 highly hazardous chemicals
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4200 Highly Hazardous Chemicals

Did you know there are 4200 highly hazardous chemicals and they can cause illness, including inflammation like acne and leaky gut. Toxic Substances We’ve all heard of toxic plastics and BPA but it seems overwhelming to think about.  For some of us, we ignore it because it’s too much.  For others, we know a little…

Link between MSG and headaches
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Link between MSG and headaches

Ever wonder why you get a headache or migraine after you ate something?  There is a link between MSG and headaches.  Find out here. What is MSG? MSG is Monosodium Glutamate.  I’m sure you’ve heard of it.  It’s a food additive and it makes things taste ‘better’.  The problem is that it is a toxic…

can soy cause menstrual problems
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Can soy cause menstrual problems

Healthy food can be confusing.  Soy is a food that many think of as healthy but can soy cause menstrual problems?  And, should you consume it? Soy as a natural food When we think of soy, we think soybeans and of course, we think it’s a natural food.  It comes from the ground so it…

why are peppers bad for you?
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Why are peppers bad for you

Bell peppers, hot peppers, any kind of sweet pepper.  Aren’t they good for you?  Not necessarily.  Why are peppers bad for you and your health? Eating Fruits and Vegetables Eating fruits and vegetables have always been a goal of mine.  I’ve always loved fruit but when it comes to vegetables, it’s not that I don’t…

banned skin care ingredients
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Banned skin care ingredients

There are a lot of good skin care ingredients.  Others are banned but not in the USA.  What are some banned skin care ingredients to watch for. Banned skin care ingredients Everything we put on our bodies can have an effect on our overall health.  As we lather with soap or slather on lotions, any…