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TOP 10 REASONS TO GO ORGANIC

Regardless of diet, organics are a smart priority. Opting for organics is one of the most powerful choices each of us can make for personal and planetary health. Free of harmful chemicals, boasting with more nutrition, taste, and sustainable sustenance, buying organically grown food is a direct vote for immediate health and the hopeful future of generations to come. 1. AVOID CHEMICALS

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Choosing a Birth Control Pill

In the 1960s and 1970s when birth control pills were first available as a contraceptive option, choosing one wasn’t tough. There was one type of pill, with one hormone, one level of that hormone and, unfortunately, a whole lot of side effects. Since then, as the pill and its hormone levels have been refined, choosing a birth control pill has become a little more complicated. There are a number of types and brands to choose from, all of which have different benefits depending on your particular health and contraceptive needs.

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The Enzymatic Whole Body Cleanse

The enzymatic whole body cleanse is an over-the-counter colon cleansing system that purports to offer relief from such problems as low energy levels, weight gain, fatigue, skin problems and headaches, just to name a few. The colon cleansing trend, popular among proponents of alternative health remedies, can be traced back to ancient Greece. The idea behind these regimens is to improve health by flushing dangerous toxins out of the body through the colon. According to marketers of enzymatic cleansing kits, the sources of these toxins include processed food, pollution, hormones used in the livestock industry and pesticides.

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What Should I Pay a Live-In Nanny?

If you’ve never hired a live-in nanny, you may struggle with how much you’ll need to pay. A nanny’s duties will vary from home to home, which makes comparisons difficult. Some nannies will do light shopping and housework, others provide childcare alone. Some areas have a higher demand for nannies, meaning higher salaries. Despite these variations, however, there are benchmarks you can use to help you decide on a salary for a live-in nanny.