by Mary Budinger — The latest recommendations for sunscreens from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) contradict the recommendations of the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit organization that advocates for health protective policies. Three ingredients on which the two groups disagree are oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate and nanoparticles. “Available peer-reviewed scientific literature and regulatory assessments […]
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February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Alan Christianson — The following is new information concerning your health, along with comments on this information. Green tea works better with vitamin C A study at Purdue University has shown that adding ascorbic acid and sucrose to green tea can help the body absorb helpful compounds. Mario Ferruzzi, associate professor of food […]
September 3, 2012
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