(Natural News) It’s no secret that our planet is drowning in plastic. Since Leo Baekeland’s 1907 invention of bakelite – the first type of plastic – society has become increasingly reliant on it for packaging and for a host of other purposes. Since plastic does not decompose it has to be dumped somewhere, and about […]

(Natural News) Chemical-based sunscreens are unsafe enough on their own. But the glitter sunscreen that came out this summer of 2018 might pollute the environment on top of the existing detrimental effects on human health, an article in Harper’s Bazaar reported. Glitter is highly popular among women and children. Makeup, nail polish, and lip gloss are […]

(Natural News) Sodas are generally considered bad for the health, and sodas that contain aspartame — commonly used in diet sodas — are even worse. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, it was revealed that long-term consumption of soft drinks and aspartame induces liver damage by dysregulating adipocytokines and inducing of hyperglycemia, […]

(Natural News) Do you know what’s happening to your body right now? Is it under siege? Some bodies are under attack 24/7 from chemicals in food that the manufacturers call additives, preservatives, or even “natural flavoring.” Other people literally drink tap water and think their body will just filter out all the deadly sodium fluoride, […]

(Natural News) Pesticide manufacturers like to reassure the public that their products are very safe, painting them as harmless substances that are actually doing all of us a big favor. They can pay off scientists and journals to bolster this message as much as they want, but the volatility of these chemicals speaks for itself […]

(Natural News) In a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers looked at the effect these drinks had on kidney health. They found that people who regularly consumed these beverages had an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages are drinks with added sugar such as soft drinks, […]

(Natural News) Artificial sweeteners may seem like safe sugar alternatives, but the truth is, they are also linked to negative side effects. In fact, a study revealed that artificial sweeteners can affect the balance of “good” bacteria in your microbiome. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners contain almost no calories. However, the latter is associated with various health […]

(Natural News) No preparedness plan is complete without some sort of emergency supply of food and water. But not all storable and emergency food products are created equally. A shocking number of storable food manufacturers rely on cheap fillers, like GMO corn and soy additives, to drive up calorie counts while providing no additional nutrition. […]

(Natural News) Today, glyphosate, also known under Monsanto’s brand name Roundup, is the most widely used herbicide on the planet. Used in yards, farms, and playgrounds throughout the world, Roundup has been a top-selling weed killer for many years. A great deal has been said about the impact glyphosate has on our health and the […]

(Natural News) For many of us, the word “granola” conjures up thoughts of healthy, nutritious food. However, it is one of the unhealthiest on-the-go or pre-workout snacks out there. Their stylish package, 100 percent natural claims, amazing antioxidant content, and superfood status usually make these treats the kings of the healthy snack aisle. But a […]