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Health tonic hazard: colloidal minerals are flying off the shelves of health food stores - and could be dangerous

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Colloidal minerals, which are selling briskly in health food stores, pose danger to one's health. Nutritionists caution people against taking the minerals, citing their possible buildup to harmful levels. Companies with dubious credentials profit from manufacturing and selling the minerals.

Author: Alexander, Brian
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Nutritional aspects, Minerals (Nutrients), Colloids, Minerals in human nutrition

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Eco-wise cosmetics

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Cosmetic companies have tapped developing countries for the supply of natural ingredients for beauty products. This arrangement has lead to the discovery of more cosmetic products and has increased the income of supplier villages.

Author: Alexander, Brian
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Economic aspects, Cosmetics industry, Natural products, Herbal cosmetics

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Better erections?

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Studies have shown that ginkgo can improve blood flow and can be effective against color blindness. However, there is not enough evidence to indicate that ginkgo can improve memory or have a positive effect on male erections.

Author: Alexander, Brian
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Ginkgo

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