The Wellness Greenhouse

In today's industrialized world, heavy metal exposure has become a significant concern for public health. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and others can be found in various sources, including pollution, contaminated water, food, and everyday products. Over time, accumulation of these toxic metals in the body can lead to serious health issues. Therefore, undertaking a heavy metal detoxification process is increasingly recognized as essential for safeguarding overall health and well-being. Understanding Heavy Metal Toxicity Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that, in small amounts, are essential for various biological processes. However, excessive exposure to heavy metals can overwhelm the body's detoxification mechanisms, leading to accumulation in tissues and organs. This buildup can disrupt cellular functions, cause oxidative stress, and damage vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain. Heavy metals can enter the body through various

  Nails define your hand in many ways. The shape and the look of nails make your hand look good. By using a good nail polish it can make your hands look better. But if nails are bad then no matter how much you cover it up it will not work. Brittle nails are one of the problems with your nails. These nails happen to be so weak that they break, split or tear very easily. It is the dryness in the nails which reaches to such an extent that they tend to break without much hassle. Brittle nails are a common problem faced by many women. Some of the causes for brittle nails is due to: excessive contact with water, detergent, drying out of nails due to overheating in your own house, constantly falling ill and increasing use of nail polish remover . When it comes in contact with chemicals present in detergent or cleansers it makes the nails very weak.  Your nails are also affected due iron deficiency.  swimming the chlorine water does not work in your favor.  You also lack essential calcium and

Have you ever wondered why your breath might be less than desirable in the morning? It turns out, the culprit could be your tongue! The tongue's surface is naturally textured, which can harbor bacteria and dead cells. These contribute to bad breath, also known as halitosis. But fear not, there's a simple and effective solution: tongue scraping. Tongue scraping is the practice of gently removing bacteria and debris from the surface of your tongue using a specifically designed scraper. Tongue scraping offers a range of benefits for your oral and overall health: Fresher Breath: By removing bacteria and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that cause bad breath, tongue scraping can significantly improve your morning breath and leave you feeling minty fresh throughout the day.  Enhanced Oral Hygiene:  Tongue scraping complements your brushing and flossing routine by removing bacteria and toxins that can contribute to plaque buildup, gum disease, and other oral health problems. This can

We all want to put healthy food on our families' tables, but what if the very foods we trust are harboring hidden dangers? Glyphosate, a controversial patented weedkiller owned by Monsanto, and banned in other countries, is raising concerns about its potential impact on our health, and it's time to take a closer look. Glyphosate is an herbicide found in RoundUp, the popular pesticide used by many in agriculture and in our gardens and lawns. Increasing evidence shows that glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides disrupt the bodies natural functioning capabilities by exhibiting cytotoxic and genotoxic effects, increase oxidative stress, disrupt the estrogen pathway, impair some cerebral functions, and allegedly correlate with some cancers. Long story short, this is a disaster in the making for human health. And not only is this herbicide found in our household pr oducts, it can be found in common food products, including: Oats and Grains: Granola bars and Cereal's that con

It is of utmost importance that we pay attention to strengthening our immune systems naturally.  Using certain herbs, foods, supplements and homeopathic remedies can help you avoid catching a cold or flu and build your immune system.  If you do catch a virus, they can help relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration and severity of the illness. What most people don't realize is how much your daily diet has an impact on the strength of your immune system.  If you or your child are eating sweets daily, processed foods, junk food, drinking soda or other sweetened beverages regularly, you are weakening your immunity and will be more likely to catch viruses. One teaspoon of sugar (soda has about 9-11 tbsp.) can weaken your immune system for 4 hours.  I believe that this is why so many people are now having an extreme difficulty fighting illnesses.  (Besides repeated antibiotic use). Try eating more vegetables, at least 4-5 servings a day!  Along with eggs for breakfast, how about a fe

        Air-purifying house plants        Indoor air pollution is a silent and frequently underestimated threat to public health. It's easy to believe that the air inside our homes and workplaces is safe, but it can actually be more polluted than the air outside. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, and poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of health issues ranging from minor irritations to life-threatening illnesses. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that indoor air pollution causes 4.3 million premature deaths each year, making it a significant and urgent public health concern. Understanding the causes and consequences of indoor air pollution is critical for protecting ourselves and our communities from this hidden threat. Here are a few reasons why it is essential to have air-purifying house plants: Removes harmful pollutants: Indoor air can contain harmful pollutants, such as benz