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Cleaning products maker Clorox warns of product shortages following August cyberattack

September 25, 2023 -

According to a regulatory filing made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Clorox's earnings would likely suffer due to "order processing delays and an elevated level of product outages" stemming from the cyberattack. The unauthorized activity had caused damage to sections of Clorox's information technology infrastructure, resulting in a "widescale disruption" to its normal operations.

"To the extent possible, and in line with its business continuity plans, ...

Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money

May 09, 2023 -

Prepare your ingredients

You'll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily find them in your local grocery or health food stores.

Baking soda – A natural deodorizer, baking soda is gently abrasive and works well as a scrubbing agent. Another name for baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.

Castile soap – This natural liquid soap cuts through grime and dirt and gently cleans surfaces without harsh detergents. You could use liquid dish ...

Recipes for DIY cleaning products that can help you clean better and save money

May 09, 2023 -

Prepare your ingredients

You'll likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen or pantry. You can easily find them in your local grocery or health food stores.

Baking soda – A natural deodorizer, baking soda is gently abrasive and works well as a scrubbing agent. Another name for baking soda is bicarbonate of soda.

Castile soap – This natural liquid soap cuts through grime and dirt and gently cleans surfaces without harsh detergents. You could use liquid dish ...

Squeaky clean and green: Use non-toxic alternatives to avoid toxic chemicals in commercial cleaning products

2 months ago -

After all, maintaining cleanliness at home doesn't just help protect against external threats like infections and diseases, it also helps support your overall well-being. (h/t to Lung.org)Commercial cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals

While cleaning products and disinfectants are useful and effective, it is best to avoid commercial products because many commercial cleaning supplies sold in stores can cause adverse effects, such as eye and throat irritation....

DIY cleaning tips: 8 Surfaces to avoid if you’re cleaning with vinegar

July 17, 2023 -

However, keep in mind that vinegar can damage certain surfaces because it is acidic. To prevent any damage, avoid using vinegar cleaning solutions on the following surfaces and items. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)Carpets

While some DIY tips recommend using vinegar for pet stains, it is not as effective as specialized enzymatic carpet cleaners.

Vinegar may temporarily mask the odor, but it is not enough to address the underlying cause. It's better to use a carpet cleaner ...

Cleaning the cleaners: Herbs that help maintain healthy kidneys

May 31, 2023 -

Bearberry

Both the leaves and fruits of the bearberry plant are known for their benefits for the kidneys. The leaves of the bearberry plant contain several natural antibacterial agents, including arbutin, methylarbutin and tannins. These substances have been found to be effective in treating inflammation of the urinary tract, urinary bladder and renal pelvis, as well as kidney stones.

Bearberry fruits contain substantial amounts of beneficial compounds, including antioxidants ...

Natural and effective cleaning supplies you can use to safely disinfect your home

June 02, 2023 -

Alcohol

A 70 percent isopropyl alcohol is the most effective at killing pathogens – far better at killing bacteria and other viruses than 99 percent isopropyl alcohol.

Rubbing alcohol, just like hand sanitizer, kills the germs on your hands. Alcohol immediately kills germs on contact and disinfects surfaces for hours afterward. But you shouldn't consider cleaning your entire home using rubbing alcohol, because alcohol can evaporate off surfaces too quickly to actually neutralize ...

Ibuprofen kills thousands each year, so what’s the alternative?

July 30, 2023 -

(Article by Sayer Ji republished from GreenMedInfo.com)

The 2004 Vioxx recall, as you may remember, was spurred by the nearly 30,000 excess cases of heart attacks and sudden cardiac deaths caused by the drug between 1999-2003. Despite the fact that scientific research had accumulated as early as 2000 linking Vioxx to increased heart attacks and strokes, the drug's manufacturer Merck, and the FDA, remained silent as the death toll steadily increased.

The Reuters report ...

Sweet potato flour: A healthy, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour

25 days ago -

Sweet potato flour is made from dried or dehydrated sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tubers, which are then finely ground. It has a a slightly sweet taste that complements many cuisines. Its low protein content makes it more suitable for tender baking applications, such as cakes, muffins, pie crusts or some cookies.

It is a good source of resistant starch, which is excellent for digestive health and blood sugar management. Because of its high starch content, it is best used ...

The ANTIBACTERIAL potency of honey: A natural alternative to prescription antibiotics

September 26, 2023 -

The medicinal importance of honey is documented in the world’s oldest medical literature. It is known for its potent antimicrobial properties.Inherent characteristics of antibacterial honey

According to studies published in the Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences and the journal Antibiotics, various honey components contribute to the antibacterial efficacy of honey. The following elements are present at different concentrations, depending on the bee type, source of ...

CDC warns of LISTERIA outbreak in DAIRY products

February 12, 2024 -

According to the public health body, the latest outbreak is connected to dairy products manufactured by Modesto, California-based Rizo Lopez Foods (RLF). It added that the food-borne infection has largely been spread by contaminated cheese, sour cream and yogurt made by the company. The contaminated dairy products had been sold in a number of supermarket chains, including Whole Foods and Food City.

Two deaths related to the L. monocytogenes outbreak have been reported ...

Buyers beware: Turmeric products are often contaminated with lead

4 days ago -

Lead used to be a contaminant in turmeric, the unique spice that gives curry its beautiful golden color. Researchers traced the contamination to Bangladesh, and their report detailed how lead-adulterated turmeric was slowly poisoning people who used the spice. (h/t to Vox.com)

Lead is a neurotoxin and it can cause premature deaths and lifelong negative side effects. Experts warn that "there is no safe level of lead exposure" and data suggests that any lead causes damage....

7 TOXIC ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products

August 15, 2023 -

Given how loosely the cosmetics industry is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it's important to get every available information you can about these products.

Here's how research breaks down the science of beauty and what it says about the toxic ingredients in cosmetics and other personal care products. (Related: Skin care expert reveals the 20 most toxic chemical ingredients in beauty products…Are you poisoning yourself?)Aluminum

The toxic ...

Russian lawmaker says BRICS should create its own alternative internet to preserve traditional values

November 21, 2023 -

A document seen by RIA Novosti shows that Russia's first deputy chairman of the State Duma Control Committee, Dmitry Gusev, submitted a request for the creation of a new "single inclusive BRICS+ cyberspace" to Maksut Shadaev, the head of Russia's Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media.

The proposal stipulates the creation of a whole new alternative internet "where traditional values and goodness prevail." This can be done, the request further ...

eBay charged with selling environmentally hazardous products, including illegal pesticides

September 28, 2023 -

According to the complaint, eBay was involved in the sale of hundreds of thousands of environmentally hazardous products, including banned pesticides and vehicle emission evading devices.

For example, they are being accused of the unlawful sale or distribution of more than 23,000 pesticides that were either misbranded, unregistered or designated for restricted use. According to the DoJ, some of these chemicals are restricted-use pesticides that can only be applied ...

BEE WARNED! Contaminants in bee products pose serious health risks

June 14, 2023 -

These products that stem from apiculture (bee-keeping) include bee bread or bee pollen, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly. But various contaminants such as pesticides can sully the health benefits of these, with a study in Food and Chemical Toxicology zooming in on this matter. The study authors from Hungary conducted a review of literature centering on the four apicultural products.

"Honey bees are important pollinators in most ecosystems, which are endangered by certain ...

SALMONELLA outbreak in various states prompts RECALL of diced onion products

October 31, 2023 -

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Gills' voluntary recall of affected products in an Oct. 23 statement. The following products with used-by dates ranging between Aug. 11, 2023 and Aug. 28, 2023 were included in the recall:

The aforementioned products were sold at retailers in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Aside from these, they were also sold to food service providers, restaurants and other institutions ...

Hygiene products you will need to combat unpleasant body odors after SHTF

17 days ago -

Without tap water, many people, especially non-preppers, will struggle to keep their homes and themselves clean. Aside from lacking the water to shower, some people may also be unable to wash their clothes. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com)

And without sewage treatment plants, sewers could leak or overflow into the surrounding bodies of water like ponds and lakes, along with pipelines.

Lastly, without garbage collection, trash will pile up in your neighborhood and the ...

Big Pharma rebranding failed pharmaceutical products with new COVID-flu “double jab”

November 10, 2023 -

Bourla expected one in four Americans, or around 24 percent of the United States population, to take another COVID jab this fall. In reality, "maybe seven, eight percent have done it," Bourla complained, citing "COVID fatigue" and people being "far away from the COVID fear" as the reasons.

Since Bourla loves money, these numbers are not going to cut it – he needs a new yacht, after all. So, to get the numbers up and keep the cash flowing into his bank account, Bourla ...