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April 28, 2018 - Issue 4275


The Case for Green Burials: Funeral Industry Dumps 800,000 Gallons of Formaldehyde Into the Soil Each Year

The Case for Green Burials: Funeral Industry Dumps 800,000 Gallons of Formaldehyde Into the Soil Each Year

April 28, 2018

It's a topic few people like to discuss, and that's probably why you haven't heard much about green options to conventional burials and cremation. This warm bath option reduces the carbon footprint by over 75 percent, doesn't require trees, and doesn't release formaldehyde and mercury into the air.

Hygiene Habits That Can Do More Harm Than Good

Hygiene Habits That Can Do More Harm Than Good

April 28, 2018

While you may be aware that using bubble bath and hand sanitizer exposes you to potentially health-damaging chemicals, these and other popular hygiene practices may be more harmful than you think. Check out these 10 popular hygiene habits that do more harm than good.

Echinacea Tea’s Immune-Boosting Benefits

echinacea tea

April 28, 2018

Echinacea has been known for its many benefits, but did you know that you can brew it as tea – and still reap these positive effects? Here’s what you should know about Echinacea tea.