Category: Lifestyle

Why doesn’t your stomach digest itself—even with acid as strong as pH 1?

Ever wonder why our stomach doesn’t just digest itself?It produces gastric acid with a super low pH—around 1—2 to break down food and kill bacteria. Sounds intense, right? But your stomach has a smart defense: a thick, alkaline mucus layer that coats and protects its lining. This layer is packed with bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻), which neutralizes […]

New Study: Common Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer Can Be Reversed

Avoiding Parabens and Phthalates for 28 Days May Reverse Breast Tissue Changes Linked to Cancer, Study Finds A recent study published in Chemosphere reveals that eliminating common chemicals like parabens and phthalates from daily use for just 28 days can reverse significant cancer-related changes in breast tissue—potentially offering a new strategy in reducing breast cancer […]