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SAFE/RECOMMENDED LIP BALMS

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Saturday, August 8, 2009, In : Product Contamination

These are the only recommended lip balms from the Environmental Working Group- (ewg.org) a TRULY responsable not for profit organization. I would consider anything else to be either potentially dangerous, ineffective or both! Brands like Blistex, CVS, Neutrogena, Carmex, Cover Girl, Chapstick, etc stink and you should rid yourself of these brands and find the below mentioned instead. This is an important issue for you and your family because evn the samll amount of lip balm when toxic can add...
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Pedicure Safety

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Monday, June 8, 2009, In : Medical Care

Pedicures can be dangerous- spreading infections. Here's some safety tips that you should NOT forget:

Schedule one of the first appointments in the morning when tubs are cleanest. Or make sure your technician disinfects the tub before your pedicure.
Bring your own pedicure tools. Use separate tools for pedicures and manicures to prevent contamination between toes and fingers.
Skip shaving your legs before the appointment to help prevent bacteria from entering the skin.
Have your feet...

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs- Energy savings and Possible Dangers

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Saturday, February 21, 2009, In : Environment

Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs according to the industry and U.S. government's Energy Star program, which promotes CFL bulbs and other substitutes for energy-hogging incandescents, a CFL uses 75 percent less energy than its incandescent counterpart, lasts up to 10 times longer and prevents more than 450 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere. Over its lifetime, a single CFL can save the consumer $80 or more, depending on local electric rates and the climate ac...
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