What Are the Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Look at the list of ingredients on one of your drinks or products. I guarantee you will most likely find High Fructose Corn Syrup as one of the ingredients.

HFCS is now commonly found in almost all processed foods, including:

• soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Pepsi)
• fruit juices (Snapple, Ocean Spray Cranberry )and canned fruits
• breakfast cereals (Kellogg’s cornflakes)
• ice cream and dairy products (Dreyer’s, Yoplait yogurts)
• cookies and crackers (Nabisco Ritz crackers)
• soups and sauces (Campbell’s vegetable soup)
• condiments and salad dressings (Heinz ketchup)
• baking products and baked goods (Brownberry bread)
• candy bars and gum (PowerBar)
• jams, jellies and syrup (Smucker’s grape jelly)
• cough syrups and low-fat diet foods (Robitussin, Vicks)

Food manufacturers embraced High Fructose Corn Syrup because it is cheaper than sucrose (table sugar) and mixes well with a variety of products, including beverages, baked goods, jams and jellies, candies, and dairy products.

Excess fructose intake has been associated with adverse health effects such as:
metabolic syndrome, elevated triglyceride levels, hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, excess uric acid levels (associated with gout), and elevated levels of advanced glycation end products (linked with aging and complications of diabetes).

Excess fructose intake may contribute to hypertension. High blood pressure is a well-known comorbidity associated with obesity, hyperinsulinemia, and hyperlipidemia

Reasons why you should avoid HCFS:

• Travels straight to the liver where it is metabolized to fat. Fructose converts to fat more than any other sugar.
• Contributes to the development of diabetes and tissue damage. A recent study presented at the 2007 national meeting of the American Chemical Society found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high fructose corn syrup contains high levels of reactive compounds that have been shown by others to trigger cell and tissue damage that cause diabetes.
• Does not stimulate insulin production or enhance, leptin, a hormone involved in appetite regulation. Because insulin and leptin act as key signals in regulating how much food you eat, this suggests that dietary fructose may contribute to increased food consumption and weight gain.
• Contains no enzymes, vitamins or minerals; instead, it takes micro-nutrients from your body. The fructose in HFCS is different from the natural fructose you get when you eat a small piece of whole fruit, which contains the nutrients needed for your body to assimilate sugar.
• Increases your triglyceride and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels. Triglycerides are the chemical form of fat found in foods and in your body. Studies show that elevated blood levels of triglycerides increases your risk of heart disease.
• Is almost always made from genetically modified corn, which may increase your risk of developing corn food allergies. The problem with corn allergies are that once you have a corn allergy from GMO corn you will have an allergy to even healthy organic corn products.
• Corn based products such as HFCS have also been shown to increase osteoporosis, tooth decay, anemia and osteoarthritis.
• Fructose interacts with birth control pills and can elevate insulin levels in women on the pill.
• Fructose inhibits copper metabolism leading to a deficiency of copper, which can cause increased bone fragility, anemia, ischemic heart disease and defective connective tissue formation among others.

The list goes on and on.

If you want to lose weight and drastically improve your health, stop drinking soda and processed fruit juices. These beverages are sweetened with almost eight teaspoons of fructose per serving. Drink pure water instead and you will be well on your way to improved health. You should also severely limit your consumption of food that contains high fructose corn syrup.

List of some of the foods, beverages and products that contain High Fructose Corn Syrup and should be avoided (see below for a list of products that do not contain High Fructose Corn Syrup) :

Baking and Cooking ingredients

Kellogg's Corn Flake Crumbs
Nabisco Oreo Cookie Crumbs
Shake n Bake - Tangy Honey Glaze
Shake n Bake - Honey Mustard Glaze
Stove Top Stuffing - Chicken
Stove Top Stuffing - Cornbread
Stove Top Stuffing - Homestyle Herb
Stove Top Stuffing - Pork
Stove Top Stuffing - Turkey

Beverages:

A&W Root Beer
Capri-Sun Iced Tea
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Fruit Punch
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Grape
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Lemonade
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Mountain Cooler
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Orange
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Pacific Cooler
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Red Berry
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Splash Cooler
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Strawberry
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Strawberry/Kiwi
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Surfer Cooler
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Tropical Punch
Capri-Sun Juice Drink - Wild Cherry
Capri-Sun Refreshers - Orange Dragonfruit
Capri-Sun Refreshers - Raspberry Passionfruit
Capri-Sun Refreshers - Strawberry/Kiwi
Capri-Sun Refreshers - Tropical Fruit
Capri-Sun Sport Drink - Berry Ice
Capri-Sun Sport Drink - Clear Cherry Chill
Capri-Sun Sport Drink - Light Speed Lemon Lime
Capri-Sun Sport Drink - Orange Edge
Capri-Sun Sport Drink - Thunder Punch
Coca-Cola
Darigold Chocolate Milk
Hanson's All-Natural Soda (all flavors)
Hanson's Tonic Water
Jones Soda
Newman's Own Pink Lemonade
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice
Orangenia
Pepsi
PowerAide
Snapple -Cranberry Raspberry Juice Drink
Sprite
Starbucks' Frappuccino
Thomas Kemper Soda's
Tropicana OrangeAde
Tropicana Smoothies
Village Lemonade

Breads:

Brownberry Breads
Pepperidge Farm's line of 100% whole grain breads
Sara Lee Heart Healthy Whole Grain Bread.
Thomas English Muffins
Wonderbread

Breakfast Cereals

Kellogg's Frosted Rice Krispies
Kellogg's Tony's Cinnamon Krunchers
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
Kellogg's Smorz
Kellogg's Special K Red Berries
Kellogg's All-Bran Bran Buds
Kellogg's All-Bran Extra Fiber
Kellogg's All-Bran Original
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Cinnamon Crunch Crispix
Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies
Kellogg's Complete Oat Bran Flakes
Kellogg's Complete Wheat Bran Flakes
Kellogg's Fruit Harvest Strawberry Blueberry
Kellogg's Honey Crunch Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Kellogg's Crunchy Blends Just Right Fruit & Nut
Kellogg's Kellogg's Crunchy Blends Low Fat Granola without Raisins
Kellogg's Kellogg's Crunchy Blends Low Fat Granola With Raisins
Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Frosted Bite Size
Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Frosted Original
Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Strawberry
Kellogg's Crunchy Blends Mueslix with Raisins, Dates & Almonds
Kellogg's Product 19
Kellogg's Raisin Bran
Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispies
Kellogg's Smart Start Antioxidants
Kellogg's Smart Start Soy Protein
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K Vanilla Almond
Kellogg's Fruit Harvest Peach Strawberry
Kellogg's SpongeBob SquarePants Cereal
Kellogg's Corn Flakes with Real Bananas
Kellogg's Spider-man Spidey-Berry Cereal
Kellogg's Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 1/3 Less Sugar
Kellogg's Special K low carb lifestyle
Kellogg's Fruit Harvest Banana Berry
Kellogg's Disney Pixar Finding Nemo Cereal
Kellogg's All-Bran Bars Honey Oat
Kellogg's All-Bran Bars Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Kellogg's Disney Pixar The Incredibles
Kellogg's Tiger Power
Kellogg's Smart Start Healthy Heart
Kellogg's Disney Lilo & Stitch
Kellogg's Special Fruit & Yogurt
Kellogg's Mini Swirlz Fudge Ripple
Kellogg's Toasted Honey Crunch
Kellogg's Cran-Vanilla Crunch
Post Blueberry Morning Cereal

Breakfast Pastries

Eggo Pancakes Buttermilk
Eggo Waffles Blueberry
Eggo Waffles Strawberry

Candy Bars:

Hershey's Watchamacallit
Lifesavers - Butter Rum
Lifesavers - Chill-o-mints
Lifesavers - Cryst-o-mint
Lifesavers - Five Flavor Value Pack
Lifesavers - Hard Candy Sours
Lifesavers - Sours
Lifesavers - Tropical Fruits
Lifesavers - Wild Berries
Lifesavers - Wild Cherry
Optimum Opti-Pro Meal Lite Bar
PowerBar

Condiments:

Heinz 57 Sauce
Heinz Ketchup
Hunt's Catsup
Miracle Whip

Cookies and Cakes:

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Caramel Chocolatey Chunk
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Original
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Rainbow
Kellogg's Cereal & Milk Bars Frosted Flakes
Kellogg's Cereal & Milk Bars Cocoa Krispies
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Hot Fudge Sundae
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Spider-man Spidey-Berry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Apple Cinnamon
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Blueberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Chocolate Chip
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Blueberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Cherry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Fudge
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Vanilla Creme
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Grape
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Raspberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted S'Mores
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Wild Berry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Low Fat Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Star Wars Frosted Lava Berry Explosion
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Caramel Chocolate
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Frosted Cookies & Creme
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Cinnamon Roll
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Low Fat Frosted Chocolate Fudge
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Low Fat Frosted Strawberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Strawberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Yogurt Blasts Blueberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Yogurt Blasts Strawberry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts French Toast
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts SpongeBob SquarePantsWild Bubble-Berry
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts The Incredibles Incrediberry Blast
Nabisco Barnum's Animal Crackers
Nabsico Chips Ahoy
Nabisco Fig Newtons
Nabisco Fig Newtons - Fat Free
Nabisco Fig Newtons - Whole Grain
Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers
Nabisco Lorna Dornes
Nabisco Nilla Wafers
Nabisco Nutter Butter
Nabisco Mallomars
Nabisco Oreo Cookies
Nabisco Snackwells - Creme Sandwich
Nabisco Teddy Grahams
Nutri-Grain Twists Apple Cobbler
Nutri-Grain Twists Cappuccino & Creme
Nutri-Grain Twists Strawberry Cheesecake
Nutri-Grain Muffin Bars Banana
Nutri-Grain Muffin Bars Cinnamon Raisin
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Apple Cinnamon
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Blueberry
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Cherry
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Mixed Berry
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Raspberry
Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Strawberry
Nutri-Grain Chewy Granola Bars Honey Oat & Raisin
Nutri-Grain Chewy Granola Bars Chocolatey Chunk
Nutri-Grain Chewy Granola Bites Chocolatey Chip
Nutri-Grain Minis Yogurt Icing Blueberry
Nutri-Grain Minis Yogurt Icing Strawberry
Nutri-Grain Yogurt Bars Strawberry Yogurt
Nutri-Grain Yogurt Bars Vanilla Yogurt
Nutri-Grain Muffin Bars Blueberry
Nutri-Grain Chewy Granola Bites Caramel Nut Crunch
Grandma's Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies

Cough Syrups:

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Suppressant for Children, Orange
Delsym 12 Hour Cough Suppressant, Orange
Delsym Cough Suppressant
Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Infant Drops
Children's Dimetapp Decongestant Plus Cough Infant Drops
Robitussin Infant Cough DM
Robitussin Infant Cough & Cold CF
Robitussin DM Cough Relief Infant Drops, Fruit Punch
Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Formula
Robitussin Pediatric Cough Long-Acting
Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold Long-Acting
Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough & Cold
Robitussin Head & Chest Congestion PE
Robitussin Cough DM
Robitussin PE Nasal Decongestant and Expectorant
Robitussin Cough, Cold & Flu Nighttime
Robitussin Chest Congestion Guaifenesin Syrup, USP
Robitussin Cough & Congestion
Robitussin Cough Long-Acting
Robitussin Honey Cough Natural Cough Drops, Honey Center
Vicks NyQuil multi-symptom - original
Vicks NyQuil multi-symptom - cherry
Vicks NyQuil Cough
Vicks Formula 44 Cough
Vicks Formula 44 Expectorant
Vicks Formula 44 Decongestant
Vicks Formula 44 Mult-symptom
Pediatric Vicks 44E Cough & Congestion
Pediatric Vicks 44M Cough & Cold
Vicks Casero

Crackers:

Kraft Cheese Nips
Nabisco Harvest Crisps - Wheat Thins 5 Grain
Nabisco Ritz Bits - Peanut Butter
Nabisco Ritz Bits - Graham Cracker S'mores
Nabisco Ritz Chips - Cheddar - Oven-Toasted Crunch
Nabisco Ritz Crackers
Nabisco Ritz Crackers - Low Sodium
Nabisco Sociables
Nabisco Wheat Thins
Nabisco Wheat Thins - Baked
Nabisco Wheat Thins - Low Sodium
Nabisco Wheat Thins - Multi-Grain
Nabisco Wheat Thins - Ranch
Nabisco Wheat Thins - Reduced Fat

Dairy:

Breakstones Cottage Cheese & Toppings - Peach
Breakstones Cottage Cheese & Toppings - Pineapple
Breyer's Yogurt -Fruit on the Bottom - Strawberry Lowfat
Cool Whip
Cool Whip - Extra-Creamy
Cool Whip - Lite
Knudsen - Cottage Double (Peach)
Knudsen - Cottage Double (Pineapple)
Knudsen - Cottage Double (Strawberry)
Yoplait Yogurts

Drink Mixers:
Saratoga Salsa Bloody Mare Mix (spelling is correct)
El Paso Chili Key Lime Margarita Mix

Fruits and Vegetables:

B&M Original Baked Beans
Contadina Tomato Paste
Claussen Pickles - Bread and Butter Chips
Claussen Pickles - Kosher Dill Burger Slices
Claussen Pickles - Sweet Gherkins
Claussen Pickle Relish
Del Monte canned petite diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings
Del Monte Fruit Naturals Red Grapefruit
Heinz Pickle Relish
Mott's Applesauce
Mt. Olive Sweet Relish
Mt. Olive Bread and Butter Pickles
Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce

Ice Creams

Ben & Jerry's - Chubby Hubby (HFCS and Transfat!)
Ben & Jerry's - Cherry Garcia
Ben & Jerry's - Neapolitan Dynamite
Ben & Jerry's - Cherry Garcia Body & Soul
Ben & Jerry's - Cherry Garcia Low Fat Frozen Yogurt Pints
Ben & Jerry's - Cherry Garcia Original Ice Cream Singles
Dreyer's - Girl Scouts Samoas Cookie Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Almond Praline Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Cherry Chocolate Chip Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Cherry Vanilla Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Cookies 'N Cream Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Dulce de Leche Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Nestle Toll House Cookie Swirl Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Spumoni Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Toffee Bar Crunch Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Turtle Sundae Grand Ice Cream
Dreyer's - Ultimate Caramel Cup Grand Ice Cream

Jams, Jellies, and Syrups

Eggo Syrup Original Syrup
Eggo Syrup Buttery Syrup
Eggo Syrup Lite Syrup
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
Knott's Boysenberry preserves
Smucker's Grape Jelly

Meats

Oscar Meyer Pickle and Pimento Loaf

Pastries

Nabisco Nilla Wafer Pie Crust
Nabisco Oreo Pie Crust
Jello No-Bake - Chips Ahoy
Jello No-Bake - Oreo
Pepperidge Farm's Puff Pastry sheets

Salad Dressings:

Emeril's Italian Vinegrette
Kraft Salad Dressing - Light done Right Creamy French
Kraft Salad Dressing - Thousand Island Fat Free
Maple Grove Farms Caesar Fat Free
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing - Hot n Spicy
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing - Light
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing - Light Super Easy Squeeze
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing - Non-fat
Miracle Whip Salad Dressing - Super Easy Squeeze
Wishbone Ranch Dressing
Wish-Bone Classic Caesar

Sauces:

A1 Steak Sauce Marinade - Cajun
A1 Steak Sauce Marinade - Chicago
A1 Steak Sauce Marinade - Teriyaki
Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce
Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce - Honey Smoke
Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce - Smokehouse Hickory
Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce - Sweet Hickory Smoke
Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce - Texas Style Mesquite
Crazy Jerry's Alotta Bull BBQ Sauce - Torrid Toro (Hot
Holy Smoke - Sticky Wings Glaze
Holy Smoke - Bar B Q Glaze
Jim Beam Steak Sauce
Jim Beam Herb & Garlic Gourmet Marinade
Jim Beam Lemon & Herb Gourmet Marinade
Kraft Barbecue Sauce
Penn State Nittany Lions Lime Grilling Sauce
Pork Rubbers Original Competition BBQ Sauce
Tuttorosso Marinara
Tuttorosso Three Cheese
Tuttorosso Traditional
Tuttorosso Flavored With Meat
Tuttorosso Mushroom
Tuttorosso Tomato & Basil
Tuttorosso Tomato, Olive & Garlic
Virginia Gentleman Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Snacks:

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Strawberry Cheesecake Bar
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Chocolate covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bar
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - All Star Burgers
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - All-star Hot Dogs
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Chicken Dunks
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Chicken Strips
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Cracker Stackers
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Nachos
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Peanut Butter Pile-ups
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Pizza
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Pizza Dunks
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Pizza Pile-ups
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Pizza Stix
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Pizza Swirls
Oscar Mayer Lunchables - Tacos

Soups
Campbells Vegetable soup (in microwaveable bowl)

This list does not contain all products. I advise you to check the ingredients when you are shopping. Try to limit the amount of High Fructose Corn Syrup you consume.

More info:

Graph that shows the link between Obesity and High Fructose Corn Syrup: here

List of products that do not contain High Fructose Corn Syrup: here

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Herbal Remedies That Show Promise in Scientific Testing

Here are a few Herbal remedies that have shown great promise in studies. Why not try something natural before turning to a prescription?

Aloe Vera: Studies have shown it can help heal burns and abrasions.

Chamomile: Early studies find benefits when used topically for mouth ulcers and certain skin conditions. Chamomile is being researched for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Chasteberry: Research finds benefits for easing premenstrual syndrome and breast pain. Perhaps also as treating some kinds of infertility.

Cranberry: Small studies suggest cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections. It's currently being tested for prevention of dental plaque.

Elderberry: Small studies indicate it relieves flu symptoms. Studies also show that given with antibiotics can help treat sinus infections.

Evening Primrose Oil: Small studies suggest benefits for eczema, rheumatoid arthritis and breast pain.

Fenugreek: In some studies it helps lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes

Feverfew: Several studies suggest it can help prevent migraines.

Flaxseed: Studies suggest it can lower cholesterol. New research is investigating its potential for preventing heart disease and osteoporosis.

Garlic: Studies show it lowers cholesterol levels, and may slow atherosclerosis.

Ginger: Studies show it can ease pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.

Ginkgo: Some studies suggest it lowers the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer's disease and improves memory in the elderly. It's being studied for asthma, multiple sclerosis and sexual dysfunction due to antidepressants.

Ginseng: Research suggests it may lower blood glucose and benefit immune function.

Milk Thistle: Research outside the U.S. finds it improves liver function. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is funding research on its use for Chronic Hepatitis C and other liver disease.

Peppermint Oil: Studies suggest it may improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome . If used with caraway oil it can ease indigestion.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis): Has been shown to relieve anxiety in clinical trials. Standardized Valerian extracts with a minimum of 0.8% valerenic acid, the active constituent, work best. Valerian extract works rapidly, often in less than an hour, when taken in doses of a few hundred milligrams, and can be taken up to three or four times per day.

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan): Shown by clinical research to treat depression effectively. 5-HTP, an amino acid, allows your body to increase levels of serotonin, a mood-related neurotransmitter in the brain. Low serotonin levels have been linked to depression, and many prescription antidepressants work by increasing serotonin activity. For most people, taking 50-300mg of 5-HTP per day helps improve mood in just a few weeks without causing side effects that antidepressants can.

Buy Beauty Products That Give to Charities and Causes

Need to buy some new Beauty products? Why not buy something that gives back. Here is a list of products that donates portions of proceeds to various causes and charities.


From Sephora.com

Carol's Daughter Candy Paint Lip Gloss: Delivers color and intense shine while hydrating , moisturizing, and protecting the lips with shea butter, aloe vera, and vitamin E.
Price $13.50 -
Carol's Daughter is proud to donate a portion of its sales of Candy Paint Lip Gloss to the Lupus Foundation of America. Buy: here


From Kenneth Cole:

Kenneth Cole's R.S.V.P. Cologne: R.S.V.P is the embodiment of masculinity that captivates and seduces. 34 oz.
Price $65.00 -
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of R.S.V.P. Kenneth Cole will be donated to HELP U.S.A. and the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation. Visit KennethCole.com for details.
Buy: here




From Sephora.com:

BCA Mini Guava Passion Body Wash: The Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Guava Passion Body Wash is a liquid, when mixed with water, creates a lather that cleanses and moisturizes, leaving skin soft and smooth. 2.5 oz
Price $6.00 -
A portion of the proceeds from this pink ribbon product will be donated to organizations helping to raise breast cancer awareness and find a cure.
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From Sephora.com

Donna Karen's Cashmere Mist Limited Edition: Inspired by the soft, sensual feeling of cashmere. Cashmire Mist is a fragrance light enough to wear all over your body, all year long.
Price $58.00 -
The 1.7 oz. Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette Spray has a pink ribbon to supprt Breast Cancer Research. Donna Karen Cosmestics will donate a percentage of the proceeds to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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From Lushusa.com

LUSH's The Charity Pot (Hand and Body Lotion): With natural oils and fair trade cocoa butter, this skin-softening lotion does a world of good for your body. 7.9 oz.
Price $20.45 -
Every penny of the retail price (excluding taxes) goes directly into a charitable fund to support animal rights, environmental protection and humanitarian concerns.
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From Philosophy.com

The Tree House: Inspired by the children of PBS, philosophy created the tree house, a 2-piece kit containing a 8 oz red delicious apple hand wash and 4 oz red delicious apple hand cream.
Price $18.00 -
100% of philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of the tree house will be donated to PBS and PBS KIDS.
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From Philosophy.com

Inner Grace: Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubblebath. Inner Grace is your own personal heaven and was formulated with a scent to help bring peace and tranquility to your life.
Price: 16 oz. $22.00 and 24 oz. $30.00
100% of philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of inner grace, inspired by the life of late Dana Reeve, will be donated to the Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation.
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From Avon.com

The Women's Empowerment Bracelet: Bracelet proceeds will be used to create a new Avon Empowerment Fund. The first $500,000 from bracelet sales will be matched by the Avon Foundation for a total donation of $1 million to UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, for projects that will empower women around the world.
Price: $3.00 -
100% of the net proceeds ($2.25) are donated to the Avon Empowerment Fund to end violence against women.
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From Avon.com

mark Have a Heart Necklace: Mark is proud to announce a new philanthropic program dedicated to the empowerment of young women everywhere. Lauren Conrad will partner with mark in its first initiative, aimed at ending the cycle of dating abuse and violence.
Price $22.00 -
100% net proceeds ($20.23) will be donated to Girls' m.powerment Campaign.
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From Stylebelle.com

David Babaii for WildAid Hair Polish, 1.7 oz: It nourishes, protects, strengthens, mends, repairs and de-frizzes hair. An exclusive blend of ten natural extracts, including Nettle, Orchid, Oat, Cucumber and White Ginger, are added to keep hair stronger and healthier. Wheat and Rice proteins offer natural damage control. Hair Polish is ideal for all hair types. David Babaii for WildAid is free of Sulfates, Parabens, Petrochemicals, animal products and animal testing.
Price: $14.95 -
10% of profits go to the WildAid Foundation, the global wildlife conservation organization.
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See other products by David Babaii that donate to WildAid:
here


From Tweezerman.com

Tweezerman's "Go Green" Mini Slant® Tweezer: The perfect "on the go" tweezer.
Price: $10.00 -
With every “Go Green” Tweezer purchased, a new tree is planted. They donate $1 of the sale of each “Go Green” Mini Slant tweezers to the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Tweezerman is proud to support the National Arbor Day Foundation’s mission of inspiring people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Plus the stylish packaging is made from 100% recycled paper and printed with natural soy ink.
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From Bigelowchemists.com:

C.O. Bigelow Limited Edition Cancer Vixen Wild Berry Cleanser: Special edition Cancer Vixen bottle features the illustrations of cartoonist, author and breast cancer survivor Marisa Acocella Marchetto. This refreshing gel cleanses the skin with a rich, creamy lather. Formulated with hydrating sodium PCA (to act as a natural humectant) and soothing aloe vera, it helps skin maintain a perfect moisture balance.
Price $12.00 -
Help C.O. Bigelow battle breast cancer by purchasing their Cancer Vixen products. C.O. Bigelow will help give cancer the boot with a $250,000 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is an organization dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide.
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Cold and Flu Season: Treat Yourself Naturally

Psyllium-Boneset Flu Remedy

1 tablespoon - boneset
1 tablespoon - skullcap
1 tablespoon - white yarrow
1 teaspoon - psyllium seed
Honey or corn syrup
Distilled water

Put 1 tablespoon each of white yarrow, boneset, and skullcap in a pint of water. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain. Add 1 tablespoon of this liquid and 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed, flavored, to one cup of boiling water. Sweeten with corn syrup. Drink every 30 minutes.

This remedy is useful for flu as well as for backaches and headaches.

Peppermint-Rosemary-Elder Flu Remedy
This remedy is good for colds with flu Symptoms.

black elder flowers - 1 cup
Irish moss - 1 cup
juniper berries - 1 cup
peppermint - 1 cup
plantain - 1 cup
rosemary - 1 cup
honey - as needed

Mix all the herbs. Steep 1 teaspoon of the herb mix in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain. Reheat and sweeten with honey. Drink twice daily.

Other Remedies:

Echinacea and goldenseal stimulate the immune system. Goldenseal also helps to soothe mucous membranes. Add 10-15 drops of a combination of echinacea and goldenseal to herbal teas at the first sign of a sniffle to boost the immune system. Take one dose of an echinacea and goldenseal combination remedy supplying 250 to 500 milligrams of echinacea and 150 to 300 milligrams of goldenseal three times daily for five days.

An infusion of boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) may relieve aches and fever and clear congestion: Simmer 1 cup boiling water with 2 tsp of the herb for 10 to 15 minutes; drink a cupful every hour, as hot as you can stand it.

To combat chills, try taking 30 drops of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) or elder (Sambucus nigra) flower tincture every four hours until your chills are gone.

To help yourself rest and relax, drink a cup of chamomile tea twice a day.

Use inhalations of chamomile, eucalyptus or thyme. These help loosen mucus and heal the throat, nasal passages and bronchial tubes.

Horsetail inhalations reduce swelling of mucous membranes.

At the first sign of the flu, begin taking the Chinese botanical formula Yin Qiao. (This remedy usually is not helpful after the third day of symptoms.) Take two or three tablets three times a day, up to twelve tablets in a twenty- four-hour period, during the acute phase of the flu. After the symptoms start to ease, reduce the dosage to one tablet three times daily for one week.

In a 1995 Israeli study, elderberry extract was found to reduce both the severity of symptoms and the duration of flu (two to three days in the treated group versus six days in the placebo group). Choose an extract standardized to contain 5 percent total flavonoids and take 500 milligrams twice daily.

Garlic helps to detoxify the body. Take 500 milligrams (or one clove) three times a day for up to five days.

Take ginger tea. Ginger tea is antiviral and helps break up the mucus and congestion. Ginger tea is excellent if the stomach is affected. To make the tea, boil 2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and steep for 10 minutes. Take a cup as needed. Ginger reduces pain and fever and has a mild sedative effect that will encourage rest. It is valuable for preventing and treating colds and sore throats.

Onion or nasturtium inhalations disinfect.

Ginkgo biloba leaf inhalations kill bacteria and heal the cells of the damaged mucous membranes almost immediately.

When feeling more feverish, induce sweating by taking infusions of Catmint (Nepeta cataria) and/or Elderflower (Sambucus nigra).

To help alleviate and disinfect dry air passages, add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a bowl of hot water or vaporizer and leave in bedroom overnight. A small handkerchief sprinkled with a few drops of the oil and left under the pillow may help as well.

At the onset of a flu, drink lindenflower tea with 2 drops of lemon balm oil, thyme tea with honey, rose hip tea or acerola juice. When you start to sweat, quickly go to bed and continue sweating for one hour. Change clothes, rub body dry and try to steep. This therapy often stops the flu before it becomes full blown.

Gargle regularly with sage tea to disinfect mouth, and use sage inhalations to reduce inflammation.

Wash body with an infusion of thyme or juniper needles.

If you are suffering from muscular aching, use an infusion of Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) alone, or in combination with Catmint (Nepeta cataria) and/or Elderflower (Sambucus nigra).

Cayenne added to fresh orange juice or soup will help to relieve congestion and increase mucus flow.

Mullein can be used as an expectorant and to soothe a sore throat.

Cinnamon will stop vomiting and relieve feelings of nausea. Take as a tea. Cinnamon oil also has anti-bacterial properties.

Lemons are a rich source of Vitamin C. Taken hot in a hot lemon and honey drink is a traditional remedy for colds and sore throats.

Try some of these out!

RIP Caylee Anthony 2005 - 2008

Today it was confirmed that Caylee Anthony's body has been found. I wanted to post a tribute to her. I have followed this case from the beginning and I am heartbroken. She was a beautiful girl, and now she's a beautiful angel.

Why Casey? Why?

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Today, November 25, is the beginning of an international effort by activists to raise their voices and bring attention to the issue of gender-based violence and its damaging effects on women all over the world. The effort begins today, which is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and culminates 16 days later on December 10, International Human Rights Day. The "16 Days Campaign" originated from the first Women's Global Leadership Institute in 1991. They chose the dates, November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and December 10, International Human Rights Day, in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights. This year's 16 Days Campaign is dedicated to celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and underscoring the idea that human rights cannot be universal without human rights for women.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hundreds of thousands of women and girls are being raped and brutalized in a decade of conflict. As women's rights activist Immaculée Birhaheka described in this month's RAISE Hope podcast, women are "treated as things" and the poverty of women is "organized by the society." Yet it is because of the brave activism of women like Immaculée that the women of Congo have hope for their future and for their country.

Over the next 16 days, we have to stand in solidarity with Immaculée and the thousands of Congolese women and girls fighting for a better future by recruiting 16 friends to join RAISE Hope for Congo and sign the petition to President-elect Obama asking him to take immediate action to end the violence against women and girls in the Congo. And then ask those 16 friends to recruit 16 of their friends. Because when thousands of voices become millions of voices demanding an end to the violence, our leaders will act. Our voice is powerful.

We have no time to waste. Raise your voice now. Realize how powerful your voice can be.

Please watch the campaign video. Perhaps the video will convince you to raise your voice.


You can also see the online photo journal "Through Their Eyes"

Please don't turn away, thinking you can not do anything to help. You have your voice, and it's your greatest strength. Sign the petition.


Please share with family and friends. Our goal is to get at least 16 others to sign the petition each. Social bookmark it below to get the campaign further (stumble, reddit, digg, myspace, facebook, twitter, etc)

Forget Plastic. Buy a Stylish, Reusable Shopping Bag.

Society's plastic bag usage is estimated at well over 500 billion plastic bags annually, or almost 1 million per minute. Plastics do not biodegrade. They'll accumulate and persist on our planet for up to 1,000 years. Plastic bags cause over 100,000 sea turtle and other marine animal deaths every year when animals mistake them for food. Read the facts and figures regarding the true cost of plastic bags.
Each high quality reusable bag you use has the potential to eliminate an average of 1,000 plastic bags over its lifetime.

Stop using plastic bags and get yourself some reusable bags. Here's some eye-catching, cute bags you can purchase.

1. ACME Bags™ - Plastic Bags Blow™ Dual-Handled Tote

Made with Fair Labor / Fair Wages
Size: 14.5" H x 11.5" W x 6.5" D
Long handles: 25" loop
Short handles: 8.5" loop
Price: $9.95
Buy 4-9: $7.95 each
Buy 10 or more: $5.95 each
Buy here: reusablebags.com


2. Envirosax - Set of 5 Flora Pouch, Reusable Shopping Bags

Includes 5 bags and a storage pouch
Pouch size: 9" x 6"
Individual bag size: 19.5" x 16.5"
Individual rolled up bag size: 4" x 1.5" diameter
Handles: 18" loop
Set of 5: $37.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


3. Organic Hemp Tote

Made of 100% organic hemp mesh fabric processed without the use of any chemicals. Made in Romania by a workforce that is treated fairly, paid above-average wages and provided with health and pension benefits.
Size: 15.75" x 17.5 x 3"
12" loop handles
Price: $8.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


4. Eco-Chick Organic Cotton Shopping Bags- Set of four


Organic Cotton
17'' tall X 16'' wide X 4'' bottom gusset
Double enforced 2'' wide straps
5'' X 5'' pocket inside of the bag
Set of 4: $140.00
Buy here: greenhome.com


5. Gecko Traders - Recycled Market Bag

100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia. One of a kinds. Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia. Each bag sold helps provide sustainable living to Cambodian weavers & producers, many of whom are disabled/economically disadvantaged single mothers supporting households.
12" H x 18" W x 6" D
10" loop handle
Price: $22.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


6. Reisenthel - Market Basket, Baroque Sand

Winner prestigious Design Plus award Durable, lightweight aluminum frame Tough, tear-proof polyester cover Collapsible, with removable supports on sides Sturdy bottom with rubber feet Soft rubber-grip handle Zip pocket inside Fair Wage / Fair Labor

19" x 12" x 11"
25 liter volume
Price: $39.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


7. Get Hip Get Green Reusable Shopping Bag

Each sale will mean a donation to the children's environmental group "The Green Ambassadors" - Youth empowering youth.
Dimensions 13.5" H x 12.5"W x 8.5"D
1 for $6.00 or 5 for $25.00
Buy it here: thegreenloop.com


8. Love This Planet Reusable Shopping Bag

Each year over 1 million birds and sea mammals die from plastic ingestion or entanglement.
Dimensions 13.5" H x 12.5"W x 8.5"D
$6.00
Buy here: thegreenloop.com


9. Fairly Traded Jute Shopping Bag

Based in the rural outskirts of Calcutta the group who makes these bags is committed to promoting self-help producer groups through workshops, training and production. They also provide marketing support so that they can earn a fair wage and improve their quality of life. The group has opened a school in a slum in Kolkata, and the children are taught by ladies from the slum, thus providing support for both them and the children.
H37cm x W38cm x D12cm
Price: £4.84
Buy here: naturalcollection.com


10. Fair Trade Jute Recycle Shopping Bag

The bag features a 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' logo on the front and a 'shared earth' logo on the back. Every bag is handmade and printed by women and self-help groups at a fair trade project in Kolkata. The supplier is a member of BAFTS & IFAT.
Size H39 x W36cm.
Price: £3.87
Buy here: naturalcollection.com


11. Freedom Tree Shopping Tote

The Breast Cancer Site will fund 1.0 % of a mammogram for each Freedom Tree Shopping Tote purchased. Handmade by women rescued from a life of sex trafficking by a unique social enterprise called Freeset Bags in Calcutta, India. 100% natural, eco-friendly, and renewable jute fibers are used to make the bags.
14" T x 12" W x 4" D (35.5 x 30.5 x 10.2 cm)
Price: $12.00
Buy here: shop.thebreastcancersite.com


12.Waste Not, Want Not
100% RECYCLED COTTON SHOPPER TOTE

This 100% recycled tote is made with 80% post-industrial recycled cotton and 20% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Size: 18" W x 17" H
Price: $12.00
Buy here: uncommongoods.com


13. Vert- The Plastic Stops Here Tote

Price: $32.00
By here: willowst.com


14. Envirosax Mikado Bag 3

Designed in Australia, founders Belinda and Mark David-Tooze ensure fair labor practices and wages in their Chinese factories, making these bags all the more desirable
(w) 16.5" x (h) 19.5"
Price: $10.00
Buy here: tobi.com


15. Envirosax Mikado Bag 5

Designed in Australia, founders Belinda and Mark David-Tooze ensure fair labor practices and wages in their Chinese factories, making these bags all the more desirable
(w) 16.5" x (h) 19.5"
Price: $10.00
Buy here: tobi.com

-More Envirosax bag designs


16. Canvas Recycle Tote

With a sturdy canvas construction, and the very recognizable recycle graphic in vibrant greens, the Canvas Recycle Tote features 22" handles, and an adorable olive green polka dot lined interior.
Measures 17" x 13"
Price: $36.00
Buy here: patinastores.com


17. Beau Soleil Beau Bag

Buy here: shopbop.com


18. Peas Recycle Tote

This reusable bag is both figuratively and literally green. Once you've carried your groceries home inside, simply fold it into the special green pea on the front.
Price: $12.74
Buy here: modcloth.com


19. Heavyweight Hemp and Organic Cotton Grocery Bag

Available colors: Black, Olive, and Purple.
Combining durable hemp and soft organic cotton, the Heavyweight Hemp / Organic Cotton Grocery Bag makes an excellent reusable tote bag stylish enough for everyday use around town.
14" H x 12" W x 7" D
17" handle length
5.5" x 5.5" exterior pocket
Price: $17.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


20. Heavy Duty XL Hemp Tote

Colors available: Natural, Black, Sage, and Brown
Made of super strong 18 oz. hemp fabric. During the seller's trips to the grocery store they've noticed that using this one bag can cut down on 4-6 plastic shopping bags at a time.
Manufactured in a small town in the highlands of Guatemala by a small family business that pays special attention to quality. Fair Labor and Fair Wage.
Dimensions:
17" W x 15.5" H x 7" D
11" loop handles
Price: $32.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


21. Gecko Traders - Recycled Wave Tote

100% recycled from rice & feed bags originally used for transporting various goods in Asia. Handcrafted in small batches by disadvantaged workers in Cambodia. Fully-certified Fair Trade Federation (FTF) member. Colorful, well designed & no two are exactly alike.
Dimensions:
14" H x 22.5" W x 8" D
Handles: 12" loop
Colors available: Blue/Green, Dark Pink/Orange, Green, and Blue.
Price: $35.95
Buy here: recyclebags.com


22. Envirosax - Organic Series, Hemp Bag Natural Green Script

Envirosax Organic Series bags are printed with vegetable-based inks and are all packaged in a recycled cardboard box that has been printed with organic soy-based waterless inks. Made from 100% fine grade hemp. Hip and stylish way to promote environmental sustainability and awareness.
Dimensions
Pouch size: 7.5" x 6"
Individual bag size: 19.5" x 16.5"
Max weight capacity: 22 lb
Handles: 17" loop
Price: $24.95
Buy here: reusablebags.com


23. Standard Reusable Shopping Bag

Dimensions: 13.5x12.5x8.5 "
Buy one at a Target Store (not available for purchase online)


24. Cotton Shopping Bag with Print (Heavy Canvas)

Two choices: "Take Action" (as shown in photo on left) and Grassroots Logo (as shown in photo on right)
Price: $6.95
Buy here: grassrootsstore.com


25. Organic Cotton Bold Bag (one of my favorites)

BE BOLD! This bag says AND does it all. Get the message across to those still coveting the plastic bag.
Dimensions:
7'' tall X 16'' wide X 4'' with a bottom gusset for added strength
Price: $34.99
Buy here: bringyourownbag.ca


26. Organic Cotton Lovely Tote (another favorite of mine)

This 'lovely' tote is great reminder that we need to always be thinking of the kind of world we are leaving for our children.
Dimensions:
17'' tall X 16'' wide X 4'' with a bottom gusset for added strength
Price: $34.99
Buy here: bringyourownbag.ca


27. Paper or Plastic? Just say 'Mi-Bag'

With four designs (Zebra, Cat, Birds (photo above), and Elephant), you're sure to find your Mi-Bag.
Mi-Bag holds a lot more than a regular plastic bag, but it can also fold into a small built-in pocket, so you can take it anywhere. body: W 18" x H 23" x D 7" pocket: W 6" x H 7". See how it works.
Price: $24.00
Buy here: id-adesigns.com

28. Flip & Tumbles' 24-7 Bag and Loopt Bag

24/7 Bag ($12.00):


Loopt Bag ($6.00):

Read about the two different styles: here
Buy here: flipandtumble.com

29. Baggu
Choose your size and choose from a variety of colors

- Baggu: A reusable shopping bag. Carry in your hand or over the shoulder. Holds the contents of 2-3 plastic grocery bags. 14" wide / 23" high / 5" deep. Folds into a flat 5" by 5" pouch. Holds 25 lbs. $8.00
- Baby Baggu: A small reusable shopping bag. Perfect for your lunch, a six pack, extra shoes, a trip to the corner market. 10" wide / 18" high / 4" deep. Folds into a flat 4" by 4" pouch. Holds 25 lbs. $6.00
- Big Baggu: A big reusable shopping bag. Carry in your hand or over the shoulder. 18" wide / 32" high / 7" deep. Folds into a zippered 7" by 7" pouch. Holds 25 lbs. $14.00
Buy here: baggubag.com


30. Skeeda Reusable Totes

Comes in 11 different styles, including polka dot and other fashionable designs.
Holds 2-3 times as much as normal plastic bags, so you’ll carry fewer bags.
Dimensions:
17" wide x 14 1/2" high with a 3" gusset
11 1/2" handles (fits over your shoulder)
Price: $15.00
Buy here: skeeda.com


31. This Bag is Garbage Tote



Crafted from the colorful plastic bags that litter the streets of New Delhi, these totes are made using a unique non-toxic process that melts the bags together to create a durable material. Fair trade. 3 designs to choose from.
15 x 12 x 5.5 (in.)
Price $44.95
Buy here: originalgood.com


32. Granite Gear Air Grocery Bag

Price $17.99
Buy here: w-trek.com


33. Rootote Medium- Stripe

Size: 42(L) x 32(H) x 14(W)cm
Price: A$20.00
Buy here: rootote.com

Buy a reusable bag, and help make plastic bags history.


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