Archive for the ‘Cleanse’ Category

No, this is not the same charcoal you use to cook on your grill. While it’s similar, there is a distinct difference. WebMD.com explains:

“Common charcoal is made from peat, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum. ‘Activated charcoal’ is similar to common charcoal, but is made especially for use as a medicine. To make activated charcoal, manufacturers heat common charcoal in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to develop lots of internal spaces or ‘pores.’ …

by Jessica Sanders

Fatty liver disease—when 5 to 10% of your liver weight is from fat—is found in more than 15 million people in the U.S. who abuse alcohol.

What’s worse is that it’s found in 20 to 30% of people in the U.S. who drink very little, or no alcohol at all! It’s called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and, as you can imagine, it’s incredibly dangerous to your health.

NAFLD, considered a toxic buildup, …

Danica Collins – Managing Editor (Underground Health Reporter™)

Used as both a garnish and flavor enhancer, lemon wedges typically adorn beverages such as soda and water. Ever wonder just how clean that lemon wedge really is?

According to a 2007 study published in the Journal of Environmental Health, you may be better off foregoing that splash of lemon. Researchers tested both the rinds and flesh of 76 lemons collected from 21 different restaurants over the course of 43 …

by Jessica Sanders Is Organic Food Better? Consider the Alternative

The organic food fad has been growing year after year; more people want their food free of dangerous toxins. Unfortunately, despite the interest, minimal research has been done to determine the real benefits of organic food, and even worse, the dangers of GMO foods.

So, how do you determine what’s best for you? The little evidence that’s been uncovered speaks for itself; and when it comes to the …

By Jessica Sanders

Flashy soda advertising campaigns tell you to “Open Happiness.” And despite all the evidence that aspartame can lead to symptoms similar to lupus and multiple sclerosis (and many others), the Coca Cola brand is still working hard to make you believe their drink is safe. Most recently, they put out magazine and television ads declaring scientific studies to support the claims.

However, aspartame is not safe, and there are more than enough studies to prove that this …