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Toxicity of lipstick something to consider
A woman might eat as much as 3 kilograms of lipstick in a lifetime ‚Äì that’s the equivalent of 12 sticks of butter and about the average size of a newborn baby. Toxic effects in our bodies can build over time so it is worth considering the toxic load of everything we put in our […]
Continue reading Toxicity of lipstick something to considerBrown bread may be white bread in disguise
Did you know that many brands of brown bread are nothing more than the white bread you are trying to avoid? Both start with a grain of wheat, but we wrongfully assume that a brown bread grain is not subject to the same level of processing as its white counterpart.
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Allergies to red food colouring are not uncommon, but when the name of the colour shown on the label is ‘amaranth’ (E123) it is easy to think this might be one of the more acceptable food colouring alternatives. As a grain, amaranth is touted as one of the superfoods of the decade. High in protein […]
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Asthma sufferers should look for BHA on ingredients labels. Butylate Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a preservative that is used to keep food from changing colour, changing flavour, or becoming rancid. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (E320) is contained in meats, butter, chewing gums, nuts and dry mixes, snack foods, baked goods and sweets – many products that typically live […]
Continue reading BHA preservative linked to asthmaAre Mineral face powders a natural cosmetic product?
The most significant advancement for the natural cosmetic products industry over the past few years has undoubtedly been mineral face powders. But like any cosmetic product, natural or not, the use of potentially toxic ingredients by manufactures requires us to read labels diligently and look for the real truth behind health claims.
Continue reading Are Mineral face powders a natural cosmetic product?Asthma risk with children’s blue cough syrup
Blue-coloured cough syrup is best avoided by children with asthma tendencies. Not one but two colours are used to give this over-the-counter medicine its ‘attractive’ blue hue. In one leading brand, I found artificial colour 133 (or brilliant blue) and artificial colour 104 (quinoline yellow) which are both associated with a heightened risk of an […]
Continue reading Asthma risk with children’s blue cough syrupNatural flavours still subject to chemical process
Do you know the difference between a natural flavour and an artificial flavour? Ironically, they are often both made in the same factory and are both the result of complex chemical processes. The ‘natural flavour’ certainly sounds healthier and more pure but the reality is that it can be just as processed, often with just […]
Continue reading Natural flavours still subject to chemical processOver the counter acne treatments
Active ingredients in ‘over the counter’ (OTC) acne treatments should be considered with care. Benzoyl peroxide is the most common and many acne treatment marketers claim it is a highly effective solution to severe acne problems. It is the key ingredient in one of the highest selling acne treatment products, which has plenty of celebrities […]
Continue reading Over the counter acne treatmentsSulphur dioxide is red flag for allergy sufferers
For some of us, it was a good news day when research indicated that a glass of red wine a day could be beneficial for health. But for those of us allergic to food additive and preservative 220 (sulphur dioxide), even one glass of red wine can cause an exhausting list of potential side effects, […]
Continue reading Sulphur dioxide is red flag for allergy sufferersCola one of the highest selling items in your supermarket
Cigarettes aside, one of the highest selling supermarket lines in Australia today is the 1.25 litre bottle of cola. Shockingly, the top five positions are almost all occupied by this brand’s products. So what exactly is in this soft drink?
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