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Aspartame is a highly toxic substance found in zero calorie sweeteners like (Splenda, Nutrasweet and Equal), that has been proven to cause major health problems for countless people including cancer, coma and death.  Aspartame reduces the level of serotonin in the body and contains no ethanol or pectin, so the methanol is converted to formaldehyde and formic acid. It's believed to cause tumors and hundreds of nerological problems.  The FDA has received over 10,000 complaints since 1980 yet it's allowed in over 6,000 products and consumed by millions.  Aspartame Makes You Fatter When you ingest the toxic chemical aspartame it is absorbed from the intestines and passes immediately to the liver where it is taken inside the liver via the liver filter. The liver then breaks down or metabolizes aspartame to its toxic components (Phenylalanine, Aspartic acid and Methanol). This process requires a lot of energy from the liver which means there will be less ...

Are you looking for the perfect organic loose powder?  If so, Physicians  Formula Organic Loose Powder is your answer!  After weeks of trying Physician's Formula's Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Loose Powder, we've concluded that it by far is the best full coverage organic powder out there.  Not only did we receive alot of compliments on how soft, dewy and fresh our appearance looked but there are many pros to using the product. Pros It is mess-free unlike other loose powders.  It comes in 6 shades and can be worn alone or over your usual cream foundation and concealer.  The compact comes with a natural kabuki brush and mirror.  Cons The only con is there is no SPF protection.  Since there is no protection from the harmful sunrays, remember to wear the foundation over a good facial moisturizer like, Alba Sea Moss Moisturizer SPF 15 .  For a ...

Did you get your daily dose of vitamin D today?  Known as the (sunshine vitamin), vitamin D is produced by the body in response to sunlight.  It naturally in a few foods -- including fish, fish liver oils, and egg yolks and in fortified dairy and grain products. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones because it helps the body use calcium from the diet.  Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with rickets, a disease in which the bone tissue doesn't properly mineralize, leading to soft bones and skeletal deformities. But recently research is revealing the importance of vitamin D in protecting against many health problems. Symptoms of bone pain and muscle weakness can mean you have a vitamin D deficiency. However, for many people, the symptoms are subtle. Yet even without symptoms, too little vitamin D can pose health risks. Low blood levels of the vitamin have been associated with the following: * Increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease ...

Ever wanted to add natural highlights without the damage and expensive trips to the salon?  Here are some natural ways to add highlights using 100% natural ingredients that will add beautiful tones, highlights and lowlights to your hair color without causing any damage or unwanted brassiness what so ever.  Keep in mind, whenever you use natural herbs to color you hair, it may take several applications for noticeable results. Blondes Lemon Juice and Tea Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice 3 cups Organic Chamomile Tea  (brewed & cooled) Directions: Mix ingredients, pour over damp hair then let sit for an hour while you sit in the sun, wash out. Follow with a good conditioner. Do this a few times a week to notice the highlights. Lemon Juice and Water Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup water 1-2 tbsp. Olive oil Spray bottle Directions: Mix the water, lemon juice and olive oil together in a spray bottle.  Shake until ingredi...

If your new to yoga, or just bored with your current exercise routine, try Kundalini Yoga .  It is the mother of all yogas, a 5,000 year old practice and the most powerful yoga known.  Before Yogi Bhajan brought this practice to the West in 1969, Kundalini yoga was a secret science taught only to a few selected students.  It produces results 16 times faster than ordinary yoga.  Kundalini Yoga blends breathing, movement, stretching, meditation, chanting and the science of sequence.  You will feel more relaxed and at ease with yourself as well as notice fast results in your body as well as your mind.  I highly recommend Kundalini for overall physical health and well-being, stress reduction, weightloss and toning.  Try Kundalini Yoga for Beginners and Beyond  with Ana Brett and Ravi Singh.  Bookmark or share