News & Articles By Bridgette Wilcox
05/22/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Study confirms toxic environments cause cancer, not merely genetics
Many people look to genetics or lifestyle choices to determine their cancer risk, but a new study shows that environment — a decidedly more inescapable factor — has a huge hand in cancer risk too. The study, published in Cancer, has found that areas with poor environmental quality overall displayed the highest incidence of cancer, […]
05/15/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
90 percent of the world’s fisheries either overfished or fully exploited, new report finds
The ominous sight of empty fish nets is becoming all too common as reports show that nearly 90 percent of fisheries all over the world are either overfished or fully-fished; 31.5 percent of fish stocks are fished at a biologically unsustainable level, while 58.1 percent are already fully-fished, said the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). […]
05/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Alarming report reveals 27 million Americans are drinking dirty tap water that violates government safety standards
Cancerous chemicals such as lead and copper are just some of the contaminants found in the drinking water of some 27 million Americans, revealed a damning new report by the National Resources Defense Council (NDRC), calling to question the safety of water systems in the country. According to the report, over 18,000 community water systems across […]
05/11/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
The once-untouched Arctic is now the dumping ground for 300 BILLION pieces of plastic
Scientists on a seven-month circumnavigation in the Arctic Ocean have found that its once-untouched waters are now polluted with billions of pieces of plastic. This is another troubling discovery even as the world struggles to deal with the ongoing problem of plastic pollution. Despite a lack of nearby pollution sources, scientists noted a “high concentration” of plastics accumulating […]
05/08/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Futuristic roads now mixing recycled plastic with asphalt making them last 10x longer
A British engineer has used recycled plastic to build a road, providing another potential solution to the mounting problem of plastic pollution that is killing the world’s marine wildlife and threatening public health. According to a story on Curbed.com, Toby McCartney paved his own driveway by enhancing asphalt — the crude oil-based component in road mix — by combining it with […]
05/07/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
6 Supplements you MUST take if you follow a plant-based diet
It’s easy to assume that anyone on a vegan, plant-based diet is healthier than everyone else. But that’s not always the case, said holistic cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Dr. Kahn warned against foods that cover their lack of nutritional value with labels that say “vegan” or”plant-based”, saying that vegans can easily get duped into a poor diet […]
05/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Finally, an alternative to your energy-wasting dryer is on the horizon
Waiting for the dryer to work their magic on your clothes may just be the dullest step of doing laundry; not to mention, the most taxing on the environment. Now, though, scientists have developed what they are calling the ultrasonic dryer, a machine that can dry a big load of laundry almost twice as fast […]
05/04/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Husband and wife ditch fancy house and cars to live happily in a van
If life is getting too stressful for you, you may want to consider selling your house and downscaling your life to fit in an old trailer. In an article on MindBodyGreen.com, business owner and blogger Sheena Armstrong talked about how in 2016, she and her husband did a full overhaul on their lifestyle, ditching their house […]
05/03/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Stop spring allergies with these 5 easy-to-source herbs
For many people, it isn’t just the flowers that are springing to life this season. The end of winter signals the start of allergy season: a dreaded time of year for those who are prone to allergies. The constant sneezing, itchiness, and red eyes can be unpleasant and inconvenient, so it’s no wonder why people […]
05/02/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox
Spring cleaning: 5 easy ways to detoxify your gut and give your body a break
Spring is the season when nature bounces back from the chilly winter months and your body is no exception. According to an article on MindBodyGreen.com, the body knows that the season for renewal and rejuvenation is nigh — making it ideal for doing a quick and gentle detox. Get your body ready for spring and […]
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