Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Story of Bottled Water (2010)
The Story of Bottled Water, released on March 22, 2010 (World Water Day) employs the Story of Stuff style to tell the story of manufactured demand—how you get Americans to buy more than half a billion bottles of water every week when it already flows from the tap. Over five minutes, the film explores the bottled water industrys attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces. The film concludes with a call to take back the tap, not only by making a personal commitment to avoid bottled water, but by supporting investments in clean, available tap water for all.
Our production partners on the bottled water film include five leading sustainability groups: Corporate Accountability International, Environmental Working Group, Food & Water Watch, Pacific Institute, and Polaris Institute.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Your Daily Necessities are killing you slowly.
The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.
From youtube...
- 2 hours ago
@thekraken23 An allergic reaction is the body's natural way of eliminating toxins and viruses from the body. I don't want to scare anyone into thinking a certain way. I am simply stating my own personal experiences. I am happy, healthier and less stressed than I was using these mainstream personal care products. WebMD is a reliable source for information and they do recommend that you shy away from certain things, such as parabens.
- 3 hours ago
@chrisswiss83 what about the lead is unavoidable don't you understand, there is lead in the air you breath you fucking moron
- 13 hours ago
even if unsubstantiated my recommendations will save you a ton of money over time and not one is expensive, unless you can afford the calcium bentonite clay, I also gave a free substitute. as I have found, the Lord has already provided us with inexpensive or free solutions in which modern science and economic reasons have attempted to substitute and improve upon to no avail.
- 13 hours ago
@SavetheplanetAG no it's true. cadavers today have 400 times the lead from cadavers from the turn of the century. If you can afford calcium bentonite clay get it and take hot baths after excersice. otherwise any kind of clay will work although not as effective. you will notice that you can test higher in standard iq tests afterwards.
- 13 hours ago
@thekraken23 Here's some reading comprehension back at you: I'm not ignoring this fact and I never was. I'm not sure why you're even assuming this. I'm glad other people are safe as well despite having a higher exposure to lead, etc. That's very nice. My position is really fucking simple though: no lead is the best amount of lead in anything that lead shouldn't be in. That's it. That's all I'm saying! How is this so hard? Is that a bad position? Should I want more lead?
- 13 hours ago
I use ivory soap for washing my hair, and corn starch, baking soda, and coconut oil for deodorant, and hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and salt for my toothpaste. and most showers only wash pits and groin, once weekly or when not got sun for 2 days or after a hot clay bath do I do a straight a full body soapy shower. I also do slow chelation with nuts, cillantro, lemons, and chew wheatgrass, ingest activated charcoal. but the clay baths are needed otherwise the bile will redeposit the metals.
- 14 hours ago
@thekraken23 You're right. I can't believe I'm the one who keeps smearing you, oh wise truth-sayer. I keep bringing up how you can't read, you're not thinking critically, you don't care about important things like war and poverty, how you don't think for yourself, and how you deny outright facts that you didn't even bring up. Oh wait, I'm confusing me for you.
- 14 hours ago
@smexytbone Lol i cant take u 4 serious after i watched ur Profile! face it girl, im right with what i sayd. Girls play Barbie and dream of get Ken into theyr bed and have a Family with this dickless Loser. Use make up if u dont accept ur naturelylook, but dont accuse the chemical assholes for use cheap ingredients, specially Poison, for make u intentionally ill. So they can earn more money. Become an strong adult, then u will recognize its not ur Job make Men Horny on u.btw i never watch porn
- 16 hours ago
Utter BS. This is the same logic Hitler employed in creating his support. Stand up people. Understand that this woman is likely being funded by a bunch of attorneys that stand to make billions off this arguement
- 17 hours ago
@Elfkinator Fact high stress levels are linked to cancer and illness more than every product on the market.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Truth behind why most Shampoos are waste of Money !!!
Why does this happen? Because the shampoo molecules they contain are too large to penetrate the cells of hair and more importantly the tiny hair follicles where our hair actually grows. They sit atop the follicle until we wash them away.
Why is that a problem? Think about it this way—if you wanted to fertilize a plant, where would you pour the fertilizer? On the leaves? Of course not! You’d pour the fertilizer on the root and the soil where it’s needed most. Our hair works basically the same way—if you want to treat your hair right, you need to treat the roots.
But if regular shampoo can’t penetrate the hair follicles where our roots grow, what are we supposed to do?
Fortunately, a California company called Kronos decided to tackle this problem. Their team of researchers designed a more-effective shampoo—one that contains tiny microscopic spheres so small that they penetrate hair follicles and deliver nutrients to where they’re needed most. They call it “T-Sfere Technology”.
Once they had solved the delivery method dilemma, they turned their attention to formulating ingredients that targetted the 5 most significant signs of damaged hair:
1.Thinning hair that lacks volume
2.Dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair
3.Limp lackluster hair
4.Damaged hair with split ends
5.Hair with poor color retention
Does it work? Check out the results from the product’s clinical testing. In a recent study, the Kronos system was shown boost hair volume and body by an unprecedented 96%; increase hair hydration by 91%; improve luster and shine by 96%; reduce split ends and breakage by 96%; and virtually eliminate color fading for up to four weeks. It’s rare that a shampoo can provide so many amazing benefits.
Already, Kronos has quickly become one of the most talked about hair care systems out there. It was recently featured on the Today show and was rated the #1 Overnight Hair Treatment product by The Good Housekeeping Institute.
Since Kronos is still relatively new, the company is offering a limited amount of free trials of its 4-piece introductory kit, just so new customers can see the results for themselves before deciding whether or not they want to pay for their products.
The special trial includes a full, 60-day supply of four products that each feature the line's key ingredient complexes and delivery technology: Kronos Shampoo, Kronos Conditioner, the Phyx Overnight Repair Masque that repairs damaged hair while you sleep, and the Liquid Theory Conditioning Detangler that protects hair from thermal damage due to heat styling.
If you want to try this new way to shampoo, visit the Kronos website to see if these special Internet free trials are still being offered.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
HEALTHIEST FOODS ON EARTH
All berries are low in sugar and high in fiber. Blueberries have been shown to increase memory in lab studies, and raspberries and strawberries are loaded with ellagic acid, a powerful antioxidant that seems to have some anti-cancer properties, according to the American Cancer Society.
2. Beans
Beans are extremely high in fiber, which helps to control weight, prevent or manage diabetes and blood sugar, and may help prevent colon cancer and protect against heart disease. The National Institute of Medicine recommends 25-38 grams of fiber a day. The average American gets only 4-11 grams. One cup of beans provides 11-17 grams.
3. Nuts
Some of the largest and most important long-term studies of diet and health have shown that eating nuts several times a week is consistent with a risk of heart attack and heart disease that is 30%-50% lower than the general population. Just one ounce of nuts-almonds, macadamia, Brazil , walnuts, pecans-eaten three to five times a week seems to be the magic number.
4. Wild Salmon
Fish is the ultimate anti-aging food. Cold-water fatty fish like wild salmon, sardines, mackerel and herring contain omega-3 fats that protect the brain and the heart, improve mood, and lower blood pressure and triglycerides.
5. Raw Milk
Raw, organic milk nearly always comes from grass-fed cows and contains high levels of cancer-fighting CLA (conjugated linolenic acid) as well as a rich assortment of vitamins, minerals and beneficial bacteria (like Lactobacillus acidophilus)
6. Grass-Fed
Meat Meat from grass-fed cows has a much different fat profile than ordinary supermarket meat: high in omega-3s, lower in potentially harmful omega-6s and loaded with CLA, a kind of fat known for its anti-cancer activity. A superb source of protein and vitamin B12, it's also missing the antibiotics, steroids and hormones found in the meat that comes from feedlot farms.
7. Eggs
Considered by many to be nature's most perfect food, the egg is high in protein and relatively low in calories. The yolk contains choline, one of the most important nutrients for the brain, as well as lutein and xeazanthin, two critical nutrients for eye health. Brassica Vegetables Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and kale all contain plant compounds called indoles that help reduce the risk of cancer. In addition to a stunning range of vitamins and minerals, they also contain sulforaphane, an important plant chemical that helps the body detoxify health-damaging chemicals.
8. Apples
Not only do they keep the doctor away, they also appear to do the same for lung cancer, diabetes and asthma. An apple contains five grams of fiber and a rich blend of nutrients including the bone-building vitamin K and the anti-inflammatory nutrient quercetin. And there's no better way to control your appetite than an apple eaten about half an hour before a big meal.
9. Onions and Garlic
In an impressive number of published studies, the consumption of onions and garlic has demonstrated protective effects against stomach, prostate and esophageal cancer. Along with broccoli, tea and apples, onions and garlic are among a select group of foods found to reduce mortality from heart disease by 20%.
10. Pomegranate Juice
Called "a natural Viagra" by researchers at Tel Aviv University , pomegranate juice is loaded with antioxidants. Studies show it can reduce blood pressure and plaque in the arteries. New research indicates it also slows the progression of tumors.. Four to eight ounces a day is highly recommended.
11. Green Tea
Though all teas are great for you, green tea has a unique profile of plant chemicals that have anti-cancer activity. It's now fairly established that green tea may help prevent the following types of cancers in humans: bladder, colon, esophagus, pancreas, rectum and stomach. If that's not enough, it also appears to help with weight control.
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Obesity and Alcohol cause liver problems
The term “Cirrhosis of the liver” is the rapidly increasing health problem in both men and women in the UK and even in the rest of the world. The recent study has noted that this disease is dangerous as it would even cause death. Alcohol is the main cause of this deadly disease and even Body Mass Index (BMI) is the other factor which would cause cirrhosis.
The relative increase in BMI on women is highly related to the increase in risk of cirrhosis. It is estimated that increase of 28% risk for cirrhosis for every 5 unit increase in the individuals BMI. The study also indicates that the rate of causing cirrhosis by alcohol is 42% where as obesity and increase BMI attributes around 17% of fatal liver cases.
So in order to protect your liver, it is necessary to maintain the proper BMI. Excess amount of alcohol gives you many health problems and consumption of alcohol should be limited in order to get longer life.
Have you ever heard of Flouride poisoning???? infowars.com
Do NOT drink tap water.
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say "no" to the bottled water i love that
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I buy five 3-liter jugs of purified tap water a week when I'm at my house in the mountains because there's lead in the house's water system and re-plumbing the house is out of the question. That said, I do enjoy laughing at the hipsters with their Ethos or Smart Water or whatever the hell's "in" these days. Smart water to me is water that won't kill me. If it comes from a tap, so be it. It's not like I pour said jugs over my head in the shower! (and they're recycled locally, too).
I totally agree with you that bottled water is wasteful and a source of pollution. However Washington DC had documented lead in its pipes. In order to reduce lead they added an acid to the water supply which Brita admitted their filter is unable to remove. This acid is known cause of kidney damage. So I am back to bottled water after using filters for years......
Guys we won't be ever able to throw this system away so we just need to know what happen and go on, futhermore it is not so bad I mean I have studied to live in this system I am industrial engineer.
@ultimatecombat You really just proved my point though. You have to swallow more than is used for brushing in order to be poisoned. If you don't believe me, look at the toothpaste article on fluoride alert dot org (who are against water fluoridation).
Notice that it says the average toothpaste for children has 143 mg of fluoride in it. A 9 year old would have to swallow the entire tube for it to be fatal.
@ultimatecombat My retarded lol what?
@ultimatecombat Water (tap or bottled) is poisonous if you drink too much. For whatever reason, you can't differentiate "poisonous" and "harmful". Clearly the idiot is you.