Health & Fitness

EarthTalk Hair Care

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : I always hear about hair products and sprays that claim to be natural and organic based. What are some hair products that can be purchased that are legit and cause no harm to the environment? -- Penny Siegel, Milwaukee, WI Many common hair...

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EarthTalk Aspartame

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : I drink diet soda but I’m told it’s bad for me and linked to health problems. Is this true and if so can you suggest any healthier alternatives? -- Mitchell James, Ronkonkoma, NY While rumors have circulated for years that diet...

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Mind Over Meal

Mind Over Meal: Nine Tips to Help You Pass Up Food Cravings Food cravings have been known to break down even the most iron wills and spoil the healthiest eating plans. According to Dr. Joyce Nash, though, you don’t have to let urges to eat run your life and ruin your diet . You’re sitting...

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Green Chemistry

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : So many chemicals in everyday products are harmful to our health and the environment. Why aren't we developing safer alternatives? -- Donna Langston, Asheville, NC Researchers today are beginning to question the safety of many chemicals...

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Antibacterial Soap

Did you know that antibacterial soaps are tied to a public health crisis? It's true. The fervent use of antibacterial soaps and other antimicrobial products significantly contribute to a growing scourge: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibiotic-resistant disease is a problem that few pay attention...

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