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Having troube getting pregnant? Your bed may be to blame.

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:35:44 +0000

Recent studies have linked high levels of PBDEs in women's blood to a difficult time getting pregnant. PBDEs are a type of flame retardant found in fabrics, furniture and mattresses. They are most prevalent in foams.

Non-stick pans wreak havock on your Thyroid

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:33:53 +0000

Recent studies link a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to human thyroid hormonal imbalances and diseases. PFOA is found in the coatings of non-stick cookware, stain resistant carpeting, upholstery and clothing. The most common way PFOA makes its way into the human body is by eating foods cooked in non-stick cookware or foods that touched non-stick coatings on fast food wrappers and styrofoam packaging.

Skin’s healthy glow comes from inside, not outside

LiberatedMind.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:09:31 +0000

Research out of Bristol and St. Andrew's, UK has shed light on the link between an attractive skin color in humans and the lifestyle that goes with it. As no surprise to the health nut, maintaining a nutritious diet and getting regular exercise determines the attractiveness of one's skin tone.

Spray on Tanning and Spray-on Suncreen may cause cancer

LiberatedMind.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:41 +0000

The studies warrant further research on the effects of nanoparticles on the body. Until then, think twice when stepping into that tanning booth, spraying on the sunscreen or powdering your face. You may be flirting with lung cancer.

Folic Acid Overdose May “Feed” Cancer

LiberatedMind.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:08:09 +0000

Recent studies have suggested that not enough folate in the diet may lead to carcinogenesis (process whereby normal cells are turned into cancerous cells) and too much folic acid may increase the growth of already present cancerous cells. These findings augment the all to familiar adage: "Too much of a good thing is a bad thing". It should come as no suprise that a healthy balance of anything, including folic acid is the best way to enhance the body's functions. An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but 100 apples will certainly make you sick.

Birth control may negatively influence mate selection

LiberatedMind.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:19:05 +0000

Dr. Lumma's studies suggest that women on the pill do not cycle through this natural ovualtion time which leads them to select mates that are more genetically similar to themselves, which can lead to genetic diseases or disorders in offspring.

Shroud of Turin replicated

LiberatedMind.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:21:12 +0000

Italian scientist Garlaschelli successfully replicated the Shroud using materials that would have been available the middle ages. Yet Garlaschelli doubts such evidence will convince Shroud advocates that the cloth is a hoax.

Excuse me, there is Mercury in your Corn Syrup

LiberatedMind.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:17:39 +0000

So corn syrup, otherwise known as HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) has gotten a lot of bad rap lately. Corn syrup is in loads of processed foods and drinks contributing to obesity,diabetes, DNA damage, and unhealthy eating habits in the majority of Americans. HFCS is made from the same type of corn crop that is used to make Ethanol used to fuel E-85 vehicles. But recently, we may have yet another reason (like there aren't enough) to avoid Corn Syrup. Read on...

Atheist Nations are the most peaceful nations

LiberatedMind.com — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:00:42 +0000

Atheist nations are the most peaceful nations!? But aren’t all Atheist’s devil worshipers who love to drink human blood and destroy religion??? If you are talking to your neighborhood religious nut about atheists, you certainly might have heard such accusations. Atheists are actually peaceful creatures with no “god” or ‘righteous religion” to defend against other …