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Is Your Mattress Making You Fat?

You had to be there — the conference room exploded with laughter after Carol, a member of my team, made this announcement: “My spouse told me to throw out our mattress because it’s making me fat.” I admit this statement sounds crazy at first. But when you think about it, it makes perfect… Read More

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Clear Skin Without Worries

Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, If you want to get rid of dark spots on your skin, just say NO to skin lighteners. Here’s why … Many of these creams contain mercury. In fact, a new Chicago Tribune study found that 50 skin-lightening creams contain toxic levels of mercury. Five even had enough… Read More

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Dentists’ Dirty Little Secret

Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, It’s a well-known fact that mercury is toxic. It’s also a fact that "silver" amalgam fillings in your teeth contain mercury. When the mercury escapes from your fillings and into your bloodstream, a lot of serious health problems can result. Sleep disturbances,… Read More