January 7, 2011

Acupuncture as Stress Relief

The thought of putting needles into one’s flesh may not seem like a relaxing idea at first, but acupuncture can actually bring about stress relief. And stress is definitely something that needs to be relieved. Chronic stress is believed to cause a host of health problems, from high blood pressure to depression. The use of […]

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January 5, 2011

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Chemical-Laden Fabric Softeners

Conventional, store-bought fabric softeners contain some dubious chemicals. These odd-sounding substances include dimethyl sulphate, pentane, limonene, and benzyl acetate. Various disorders have been linked to these and other chemicals present in fabric softeners, including cancer and kidney and liver damage. Both liquid and dryer sheets have such chemicals. And the heavy scents of fabric softeners […]

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