Category: Vitamins
Petroleum Jelly – Facts Not Fiction
Myth: Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) used in hair and skin products is a dangerous chemical byproduct of petroleum or gasoline. Fact: Refined USP Petroleum jelly is not the same as the “Petrolatum” defined by the Chemical Abstract System (CAS) definition found in the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. This CAS number (8009-03-8) applies to
Mineral Revitalization Water Purification Systems For Your Home
There are a number of different products that may be referred to as mineral revitalization water purification systems. Some are good. Others are not so good. Some are good but cost more than they need to. Let’s take a look at them all. One of the mineral revitalization water purification systems contains a reverse osmosis
The History of Organic Clothing
It all started back in the hedonistic 1970s when the war was long over and the polyester era was beginning to chafe the thighs of the younger generation. Make do and mend was still clinging on in the older generations but stories about chemicals and sustainability started to leak out and the health conscious used
Endometriosis and Vitamin B5
As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know, nutritional supplements play a very important role in some culture in treating all kind of
The Difference Between Botanical Skin Care and Organic Skin Care
There are such a large number of products on the market which claim to be pure and free of any harmful chemicals or toxins. There are products which claim to be botanical skin care, organic skin care or holistic skin care products. Many of these products are very similar, safe and effective but if you
Potassium and Its Benefits to the Human Body
Potassium is a mineral that serves a variety of purposes within the body. Despite its importance to so many of the body’s functions and systems, most people do not consume the standard recommended daily levels of this essential mineral. This is unfortunate as long-term deficiency can contribute to and even directly cause a variety of