Articles - Organics and a Healthy Lifestyle

These articles contain the latest information and in-depth discussions about organics and your health.

The Water Cure

Do you already know everything you need to know about water? You may be surprised. The following are a few tidbits that you may not know.

Your body can still be dehydrated despite drinking the recommended amount of water. The proper ratio of salt to water is necessary to maintain proper hydration and prevent illness.

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How to Compare Antioxidant Supplements

Antioxidants are substances that protect against cell damage by reacting with and neutralizing free radicals. They can be naturally occurring chemicals found in such things as unprocessed food or they can be synthetic chemicals man-made in a laboratory.

As people become increasingly educated about the benefits of antioxidants, more and more antioxidant supplements are becoming available. It is a great feeling to have such a wide range of choices, yet it can be overwhelming to decide on which supplement will be of the most benefit to you.

The following are some points to consider when comparing antioxidant supplements:

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Good News About Acne

Many people of all ages are affected by acne. It can be an intermittent problem or a daily battle. There are so many different acne medications on the market that it can get confusing about whether to try a new product or to see a dermatologist.

The most frustrating part is that people are told there is no cure for acne. Our opinion at Natural Pure Organics is that your own body can cure itself of acne if given the proper "tools" to do it. Here are our suggestions and our reasons behind each one.

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Pesticides and Your Health

Summer is around the corner and for many people that equals more time outdoors. You may spend time planting a flower garden, hiking the mountains, camping by a lake, playing on a sports team, or weeding your vegetable garden. Whatever the case may be, insects or other pests are likely to pose a threat to your enjoyment.

Did you know that pesticide exposure has been linked to health problems including asthma, cancer, Parkinson's disease, gestational diabetes, birth defects, and Autism?

Here you will find out how to reduce your exposure to pesticides and thereby, your risk of disease.

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Don't Let Cancer Scare You

Most people do not realize that our bodies are bombarded on a daily basis with things that damage our cells. Damage to our cellular DNA occurs from normal metabolic activities as well as from environmental factors, including synthetic chemicals in our personal care products.

Luckily, with a healthy immune system, our bodies destroy these damaged cells as they occur and no harm results. However, if our immune system is compromised, it is less likely to recognize and destroy these damaged cells before they can replicate. These rapidly dividing, mutated cells are the foundation for cancer. Learn what steps you can take to prevent cancer or to recover from it if you already have it.

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Healthy Travel Tips

Traveling can be a fun, exciting time full of new adventures. It can also be a time of stress on your body, especially your immune system. Activities may be so jam-packed that sleep gets put on the back burner and eating habits may suffer. While traveling, most people do not have access to facilities (or sometimes the desire) to prepare home made meals. The quickness and convenience of restaurants become the main source of nutrients. This is not always the healthiest option because the restaurant may choose economical ingredients containing pesticides, growth hormones or drug residues and then add monosodium glutamate (MSG) to make the food irresistibly delicious. Learn what you can do to remain healthy and full of energy while traveling.

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Healthy Alternatives to Toxic Baby Care Products

Baby care products are meant to make your baby clean, soft, and pleasant-smelling. They can actually bring pleasure to the senses during use. Unfortunately, many common ingredients used to accomplish these goals are harmful. Learn what options are available.

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Total Health Recommendations

It is our opinion at Natural Pure Organics that these recommendations will help to boost your immune system to ward off all illness, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, auto-immune disease, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.

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Do You Worry About The Air Quality In Your Home?

Studies show that indoor air is commonly found to be 2 to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. In some cases as much as 100 times! Find out here what you can do to improve it.

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How To Compare Probiotic Supplements

With so many probiotics on the market today, it is becoming more and more difficult for people to decide on which one to try. Here are some suggestions to help you make an informed decision.

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Ingredient Highlight: The Açai Berry

Lately, many people have been hearing about the health benefits of Açai (pronounced ah-sigh-eee) berries. They contain naturally occurring, potent antioxidants which scavenge free radicals within the body. Learn what to look for and what to avoid in acai supplements.

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Stress Relief

With the hustle and bustle of today's society, people are experiencing more and more stress. Some degree of stress is healthy and unavoidable. It is our reaction to and management of stress that plays an important role in our health. Excessive, poorly managed stress weakens the immune system, making us more susceptible to illness. Here are some ideas to help keep your stress levels to a minimum:

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Do You Know How Healthy The Sun Is For You?

When you think of sunshine, do you think of skin cancer and wrinkles or do you think of glowing overall health? If you have predominantly negative thoughts about the sun, then consider reading on.

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Organic Ways To Avoid Infection With The MRSA Superbug

Lately in the news there has been a lot of talk about deaths and illness due to antibiotic resistant bacteria, namely methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It is estimated to kill more people annually than the AIDS virus.

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United States Allows Use Of Ingredients Banned In Other Countries

In a recent investigation of more than 23,000 products, EWG found almost 400 products sold in the U.S. contain chemicals prohibited from use in cosmetics in other countries.

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Benefits of Cholesterol
and How To Have A Healthy Heart

Did you know that humans actually require cholesterol to perform a vast array of daily bodily functions? Some of these vital functions include repairing damaged tissues, maintaining the integrity of cell membranes, boosting performance of the brain, digesting food, building strong bones, building muscle, maintaining energy, libido, and fertility, regulating blood sugar, and more!

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Helpful Hints on Taking In-Liven

In-Liven provides your body with the the nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy immune system. Once functioning optimally, your immune system should be able to ward off illness to regain and maintain health and vitality.

Medications, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, stress, synthetic chemicals, and processed food are just some of the things that kill beneficial intestinal bacteria. The more of those that apply to you, the more In-Liven you could probably benefit from.

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Lead Found in 61% of Lipsticks Tested

A new study released October 11, 2007 by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that 20 out of 33 major brands of lipsticks (including L'Oreal, Cover Girl, and Christian Dior) tested positive for lead at an independant laboratory. None of the brands listed lead as an ingredient.

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Toxic Ingredient Highlight: Silicone

Silicone derived emollients (which are listed under names including cyclomethicone, dimethicone, and dimethicone copolyol) are commonly found ingredients in the majority of hair and skin "beauty" products. They interfere with the skin's ability to breathe and to release toxins (similar to the effect of plastic wrap).

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Ingredient Safety Testing: Is 11% Good Enough?

When you read the ingredient list of the skin care products you have at home, do you see words like dimethicone, methylparaben, and propylene glycol? You may see the words "Natural", "Gentle", "Healing" or "Soothing" and think the products are good for your skin. You may want to think again. 89% of more than 10,000 ingredients in personal care products have NOT been tested for safety.

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Concerned About Wrinkles?

Pollution, consumption of processed food, and stress increase our exposure to free radicals. Free radicals break down the collagen and elastin in our skin, leading to sagging, wrinkles and age spots. Find out what you can do about it.

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