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Ever wonder what is going on chemically in the body while you sweat it out at the gym? The euphoric feelings during and after exercise, as well as the muscle soreness that might just come a day later, don't just appear magically. Your body is made up of millions of chemical reactions, which result in different physical and mental feelings. Take a look at some of the top hormones and chemicals Read more
Now there's another reason to stop being a couch potato. According at a study just published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal flame-retardant chemicals used in many household products may be to blame for women's fertility issues. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, better known as PBDEs, are used in polyurethane foams and textiles, like sofas and rug pads, to slow the spread of fire. Read more
Sixty-nine percent of lilsugar readers said they would switch away from a beloved baby product if it contained toxins, but how well do you know the ingredients in your kiddo's shampoo bottle? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the harmful chemicals. Take the Quiz Read more
The family company known for its "no more tears" shampoo has been asked by 40 parent, healthcare, and environmental organizations to remove known chemicals from its products by the end of the year. One report said: The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reported in March that it found Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo and other children's products contained formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, both of which Read more
House and Senate lawmakers agreed to ban the use of a group of harmful phthalate chemicals in toys and other children's products this week. The move is a big victory for parents and health experts who have been fighting for the government to set some regulations on what goes into tot toys, according to The Washington Post. The movement to ban the toxins accelerated last year when California Read more
FabSugar just sent me a news article claiming that the body absorbs almost five pounds of makeup per year. Yikes! Here's more from the story: Many [women] use more than 20 different beauty products a day striving to look their best while nine out of 10 apply make-up which is past its use by date. Dependence on cosmetics and toiletries means that a cocktail of 4lb 6oz of chemicals a year is Read more
There has been much buzz about the chemicals in plastic water bottles. I've heard that freezing a disposable water bottle can be bad for you. If you're worried about chemicals like dioxins seeping out of the plastic and corrupting your water, have NO fear. This is just an urban legend, a bad rumor, and not at all true. Actually, freezing your water bottle will work against the releasing of Read more
Swimming season is upon us, and while it's a fun (even athletic) activity, the tangled, frizzed-out hair that can result is decidedly not. Chemicals in pool water can wreak havoc on your strands, while salt water from the ocean has drying effects. There are a few things you can do, though, to keep your summertime style from looking gnarly, dude. To find out more, just keep reading. Read more
Miranda Lambert wants women to rock their curves — Self Prepare to be inspired by this 93-year-old yoga teacher — Shape 1 in 4 Americans eats fast food every day, and more sad food stats — Hungry Runner Another argument for going gluten-free, and it's not weight loss — Mind Body Green The countdown to Summer is on; your 30-day shape-up plan — HuffPost Living Skip the chemicals and Read more
Moms-to-be, we salute you. Perhaps your body is changing, and you're not quite sure if your favorite beauty treatments are allowed. In honor of today's release of What to Expect When You're Expecting, we reached out to Dr. Lindsay Cruel, OB/GYN (also known as my dad) to debunk any pregnancy beauty myths. Find out your prenatal dos and don'ts when you read more. Read more
