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pH (POTENTIAL for hydrogen), is measured on a scale of 0 to 14—the lower the pH, the more acidic the solution, the higher the pH, the more alkaline (or base) the solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline, it has a pH of 7, which is neutral. The following is a generalized list…

Do you ever wonder what those long words are on your food labels?   They are food additives!  Some of those words are longer than the names of some countries …. and just as foreign sounding! You hear so much hype about what foods to eat but what about WHAT TO AVOID…specifically, what are the food additives…

In today’s society 26.2%, or one in four, Americans age 18 years and older have been diagnosed with a mental disorder (source: 2004 U.S. Census Data). Several steps are involved with the proper diagnosis of a mental disorder. If the person shows symptoms of mental health issues, either a doctor or other mental health professional…

 Research now shows that turmeric equals exercise in its ability to prevent aging. A chemical that naturally occurs in turmeric root appears to protect the heart from aging as much as moderate aerobic exercise, according to a trio of studies conducted by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Turmeric root has been an…

Apple cider vinegar is a phenomenal age-old home remedy with many health benefits!   It is derived from squeezing out the liquid from crushed apples and then fermenting it with the addition of bacteria and yeast until the sugars turn to alcohol. Its sour taste comes from acetic acid and malic acid. It is most…

Do My Personal Care Products Contain Gluten? Do you really need to worry about health and beauty products such as shampoo and hair spray? How about mascara and eyeshadow? Do these products even contain wheat, barley, rye or oatmeal? The simple answer is ‘yes’ most cosmetic products do contain some form of gluten and can…