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Does CBD Oil Work for Anxiety? I Tried It to Find Out

Anxiety is not literally my middle name (it’s Alexandra) but it could be. Like my name, anxiety has been with me always. And until I had kids, everyone — including me — thought that I was simply a really good planner, a hyper-conscientious worker, and one of those 10-steps-ahead people who wards off problems before they occur. 

Breaking news from EWG: New round of tests find more children’s cereals tainted with Monsanto’s cancer-linked weedkiller.

Breaking news from EWG: New round of tests find more children’s cereals tainted with Monsanto’s cancer-linked weedkiller.

In this latest round of laboratory tests, glyphosate, the main ingredient in Bayer-Monsanto’s Roundup, was detected in every sample tested. All but four of the 21 products contained glyphosate at levels higher than what EWG scientists recommend for kids.

10 Foods That Help With Anxiety and Stress, According to a Nutritionist

About 30% Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives, and women are almost twice as likely as men to have one, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. We’re overworked, stressed, exhausted, and burnt out — but changing what's physically on our plates may help. 

7 Foods That Can Cause Inflammation

Of the 10 leading causes of death, eight of them have been linked to the same underlying cause: inflammation, a chronically on-high-alert immune system response. What's more, certain types of foods can trigger it more than others. 

The common disease-causing link between GMOs and WiFi technology, science reveals

A shocking six out of ten American adults (more than half of the population) currently suffer from some form of chronic disease – including such potentially life-threatening illnesses as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.  Many experts note that the prevalence of chronic disease has increased steadily – over the last 30 years – due to the widespread consumption of GMO foods and use of wireless technology.

Bayer trying to convince the public that glyphosate is ‘safe,’ deceptive marketing exposed

What do you get when you take a 150+-year-old pharmaceutical powerhouse – Bayer – and allow it to take over a 117-year-old agrochemical company, Monsanto?  For starters, how about a cool $40 billion in revenue for the unofficial president of the big pharma club?

Proton pump inhibitors linked to an 80% increased risk of liver cancer, shocking new study

Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and other disorders related to your stomach and stomach acid can be a real pain – literally. The burning, discomfort, and indigestion can make eating difficult if not nearly impossible.  If you follow the advice of big pharma, all you have to do is take a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) like like Prilosec OTC® or Nexium®.

The chemicals in sunscreen seep into your bloodstream after just one day, FDA says

The chemicals in sunscreen don't just sit on top of the skin, they absorb in the bloodstream, according to new research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

"Forever Chemicals" - Teflon, Scotchguard, and the PFAS Contamination Crisis

In 1946, DuPont introduced Teflon to the world, changing millions of people’s lives – and polluting their bodies. Today, the family of compounds including Teflon, commonly called PFAS, is found not only in pots and pans but also in the blood of people around the world, including 99 percent of Americans. PFAS chemicals pollute water, do not break down, and remain in the environment and people for decades. Some scientists call them “forever chemicals."

3 Scientific Reasons Why Body Positivity Does NOT Promote Overweight or Obesity

Anger. Vitriol. Rage. This is what happened to the Twittersphere this past week when Gillette Venus used a plus size model to promote their new marketing campaign.  

Here are just a few angry tweets:

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