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What is Propylene Glycol?

If you have ever purchased packaged foods, then you have probably seen the words “Propylene Glycol” on the label. It is commonly found in drink mixes, salad dressings, soups, cake mix, icing, soft drinks, popcorn, food coloring, fast foods, bread, ice cream and some other dairy products. So, it’s in a lot of things – but what is it? Propylene glycol is a synthetic chemical. It is also the main ingredient in antifreeze. It is derived from petroleum and is colorless, odorless and has a sweet taste. It is used for its ability to keep a substance moist, maintain certain textures and in foods...
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No Pain, No Gain- What You Need To Know About Muscle Soreness

We’ve all been there. You have a really good workout and within the next 12 to 72 hours, you are plagued with sore muscles. You may experience stiffness, weakness and sensitivity to touch. You are more likely to experience soreness if you are new to working out, or are starting a new type of exercise. The good news is, sore muscles after exercising are a completely normal side effect of rebuilding muscle. It means that your muscles are responding to activity and getting stronger. This is progress and not an excuse to stop exercising. Soreness usually lasts around three to five days. Even th...
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The Top 5 Easiest Vegetable To Grow Yourself

Do you want to grow your own vegetables this summer? Are you new to gardening? Here are the easiest ones to grow! • Carrots- Plant your carrots in rows that are 1 to 2 feet apart is the best way how to grow carrots. Seeds should be planted about a ½ inch deep and 1 to 2 inches apart. • Green Beans- Plant the seeds 1 - 2 inches deep and be sure to water the soil immediately after planting and then regularly, until they sprout. • Radishes- Directly sow seeds ½ inch to an inch deep and one inch apart in rows 12 inches apart. After they have sprouted, thin to about 2-inch spacings. Crowded pl...
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Acidic vs. Alkaline

It’s likely that you have heard of pH balances before. pH stands for “potential hydrogen” and it measures the acidity of substances. If there is a pH over 7, that substance is alkaline. If it is below 7, that substance is acidic.A substance with a pH of 7 is neutral. But did you know that bodies can also be alkaline or acidic? The healthier body is an alkaline body. Acidic bodies are prone to illness, bacteria and yeast. Signs that your body is too acidic- Yeast fungal overgrowth Sciatica Chronic fatigue Heart problems Weight gain Bladder/kidney infections Premature aging Osteoporosis H...
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Say No to Fad Diets

“If everyone jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” How many times have we heard that from our parents when we wanted to do something our friends were doing? The same logic can be applied to fad diets. We hear about them all the time. It seems like a new fad diet comes out each week! What exactly is a fad diet? A fad diet is an eating plan that quickly gains popularity, and promises dramatic, quick, and unrealistic weight loss results. These diets often want you to cut an entire food group out, eat way too little, or even not at all for long periods of time. It’s true, that you may lose...
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Natural Sunburn Remedies

It is almost the middle of summer, and the sun is shining! The best part of summer is being able to be outside more often, but it also puts you at risk for sunburn, which can be painful and uncomfortable. Today, we are going to discuss some natural sunburn remedies that can soothe the burn and promote healing. Potatoes- Yes, potatoes! They have pain-relieving properties and can reduce inflammation. All you have to do is thinly slice the potato and lie the slices directly on the burn. Cold Milk Compress- We all know that milk help when we eat something spicy, so it’s no wonder that it hel...
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