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Pregnancy is a time of great change in your body, as it adapts itself to the needs of the developing child rather than your own. This has a wide range of effects, from changing your cravings to introducing new allergies. It's also a time where you're likely very concerned about your health and the health of your child. It makes sense that you might want to investigate a detox cleanse of some form or another. Toxins are scary, so getting rid of them throughout your body sounds like a good idea. Is it healthy? Is it dangerous? The answer isn't...

Happiness is a goal for all of us, in the short term and the long term. So often, though, it seems as though we sacrifice our happiness in that pursuit. We work extra hours for money we don’t have time to spend. We cancel plans and make more later, never bringing them to fruition. We eat our processed meals and forsake the organic, because it takes longer to prepare. Happiness isn’t hidden, it’s right here in front of us, if only we can reach out to seize it. We can find happiness in big ways, through grand motions and major...

There are a ton of different detox kits available in the wide, wide world. Some of them make promises to remove toxins, help you lose weight, and assist with liver function. Some of them promise to heal damaged organs or make you more resistant to disease. Some of them even promise to remove signs of drug use or help fight drug addiction. The kinds of detox kits we're talking about today are not related to drug use. Drug detox is a legitimate process, and should be closely supervised by a rehab facility. The detox kits we're discussing today are the...

Millions of people start every day with a few cups of coffee, getting that injection of caffeine they need to greet the rising sun – or early afternoon – with the energy they need. Others opt for energy drinks to serve the same purpose, from the 5-Hour Energy shots to the wall of various Monster and Monster-alternative drinks out there. Millions more spend all day sipping on sugary, caffeine-laced beverages from the soft drink aisle, keeping that infusion going throughout the day. If you've ever tried to stop that habit, though, you'll know immediately that the caffeine in these beverages...