You slip them on and enjoy their practical and beautiful simplicity when you’re running around town or heading to the beach. Flip-flops are a wardrobe staple and let’s be honest: they go with so many clothing choices in the summer. But are they good for your health? Here are some things you need to know about flip-flops and how to wear them safely.
The word ‘additive’ sounds harmless enough. It makes you think that it was just some extra and important ingredient thrown into your food at the last minute to enrich it. These days it seems that there are so many additives appearing in foods, but what do they really do? Although benign sounding, additives are often bad news. Here are some of the most important food additives to avoid the next time you go grocery shopping.
An American model has sued feminine hygiene company Kotex after toxic shock syndrome (TSS) resulted in her needing a leg amputation and nearly losing her life. Toxic shock is caused by staph bacteria and has been linked to tampon use for decades.
You’ve heard of Botox for your skin but now the trend is targeting hair. Although no botulism is used in hair Botox, it is a treatment that strengthens every strand of hair with protein and nutrients, making your tresses younger and healthier.
Knowing what chemicals are linked to cancer is a must to keep yourself and your family protected. The United States Department of Health and Human Services regularly compiles a list of chemicals that are linked to cancer, and now they’ve added an extra four substances to it.
Apple recently announced an official ban of two toxins from its iPhone and iPad production lines, following a five-month-long “Bad Apple” campaign launched by China Labor Watch and Green America.