Toxic Sunscreens
A study published in “Environmental Science and Technology” (April 2012) has shown that a potent sunscreen ingredient, oxybenzone, may be a cause of endometriosis. This condition occurs when uterine tissue grows in abnormal sites in the abdomen and causes... read more
Be Sun-Safe
Get the right amount of sun for you. Every person has different skin. We all live in different places. We all need different exposure times. We recommend you expose your naked skin for half the time required to turn pink. This way, you won’t burn and... read more
Why Coconut Oil?
Healthful for cooking. Coconut oil will not become rancid and oxidize when introduced to moderate heat (unlike other oils). It has a shelf life of two years or more. Assists in weight loss. Weight loss can be achieved by replacing long-chain fatty acids with... read more
Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is thought to stem from an inability of the brain to process glucose, leading to cell death. But the brain has another source of fuel: ketones, produced by the body from mid-chain triglycerides, such as those in coconut oil. Those who cook with... read more
