Category: News
The problem with fish oil supplements
An analysis this past January by Labdoor of thirty of the top brands of fish oil supplements showed significant mislabeling, misrepresentations, and mercury contamination (though far below the safety thresholds, it was still present in the supplements). Meanwhile, it’s well… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Health, Medicine, Personal Care
5 Common Food Additives That Are Toxic to Your Brain
Eating mostly whole foods as nature intended is the best recipe for a brain-healthy diet. This minimizes consumption of food additives, some of which are bad for your brain. But most of us, even with the best intentions, eat food… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Electropollution, Health, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of NY’s Gift And Estate Tax Changes
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. New York’s gift and estate tax law has changed effective April 1, 2014 and some of it is good, some of it is bad and some of it is really ugly. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Home, Lifestyle, Money, News, Politics & Government
7 Tips for Horticulture Heaven with Raised Garden Beds
Horticulture Heaven Raised garden beds which some refer to as garden boxes are ideal for growing small amounts of veggies or flowers. They keep out unwanted weeds, prevent soil compaction from high foot traffic, have good drainage and can even… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Food, Food, Gardening, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care
5 Ways Indoor Air Quality Effects Your Health
Achoo! Are you plagued with allergies and asthma? The air in your own home could be causing it. Here are five common pollutants that can affect your indoor air quality. Carpets Carpeting may lend a soft, warm space to your… 0 Shares | | Posted in Chemicals, Child Care, Environment, Health, Health, Home, Lifestyle, News, Personal Care
U.S. Supreme Court Holds In Favor Of Prayer
by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq. The United States Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision and held in favor of prayer in the case of Town of Greece, New York v. Galloway. The case centered on prayers… 0 Shares | | Posted in Constitution, Free Speech, Liberty, Liberty, News, Politics & Government
FDA Refuses Aspirin Labeling Request by Bayer AG
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused a labeling request by Bayer AG, a German aspirin manufacturer. The FDA restricted Bayer AG from labeling their product’s value of preventing heart attacks and strokes in people who… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Medicine, News, Politics & Government
Busting Tea Myths, Green Tea Benefits and Clean Tea Companies
It’s Tea Time: Green Tea Benefits I’ll admit I’m a coffee drinker and am enjoying my robust first cup as I write this blog post. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t also enjoy a relaxing cup of tea. It is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Is Social Media Destroying or Building Self Esteem?
Social media has become a staple in most of our lives, whether we use social media for personal reasons or for professional ones. Nearly one in four people use social media and 73% of adults who are online use social… 0 Shares | | Posted in Arts & Culture, Computers, Entertainment, Free Speech, Health, Home, Liberty, Lifestyle, Mental Health, News, Science & Tech
