Cosmetics oxidize after you have opened the jar or removed the seal on the dispensng container. They pick up germs and in the end- lose their effectiveness and COULD be the harbinger of infections. I advise all my patients who use my special VITAMIN C CREAM that they use the contents DAILY (so they get their money's worth) and discard the jar after six months because it's efficay will probably start to decrease at that point. Another example would be MASCARA which comes in contact with your e...
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Check these sites:

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/hospitals/hospital-ratings/scottsdale-healthcare-shea-6860395-general-information.htm

http://www.leapfroggroup.org/cp

http://www.healthgrades.com/

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Do faucets have lead?

Most faucets purchased prior to 1997 were constructed of brass or chrome-plated brass containing up to 8 percent lead (the main metals in brass are copper and zinc). Water sitting overnight (or for several hours) in a brass faucet tends to leach lead from the brass faucet interior which may produce relatively high lead levels in the first draw of drinking water. Due to recent regulations, most faucets purchased after 1997 contain less lead than previously used thereby l...

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BEST PHONES (low radiation)		WORST PHONES (high radiation)
	Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) [AT&T]		Motorola MOTO VU204 [Verizon Wireless]
	Motorola RAZR V8 [CellularONE]		T-Mobile myTouch 3G [T-Mobile]
	Samsung SGH-t229 [T-Mobile]		Kyocera Jax S1300 [Virgin Mobile]
	Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) [AT&T]		Blackberry Curve 8330 [Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless, MetroPCS]
	Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) [AT&T]		Motorola W385 [U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless]
	Samsung...

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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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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...

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Here is a list of "Safer" and Much More Dangerous Fruits and Vegetables. Basically, you are ALWAYS better off with organics. In fact, data suggests that organic fruits and vegetables  when consumed regularly and for brief periods of time can impact your body quickly. I am looking for a list of coops around Phoenix Metro where you cn buy organic and at a reasonable price- an issue, obviously, in this ailing economy.

Not Safe- These should be bought organic only if possible
Peach, Apples,Bell Pep...
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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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